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Lito Villanueva
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ASEAN milestone
by Lito Villanueva - May 31, 2026 - 12:00am
There is a negotiation underway that most Filipinos have never heard of, yet its outcome may shape how tens of millions of them earn, transact, compete and participate in the regional economy for the next gener...
The stolen login
by Lito Villanueva - May 13, 2026 - 12:00am
There is a new scam in town.
What Vietnam’s AI law teaches us
by Lito Villanueva - April 28, 2026 - 12:00am
In the evolution of modern technology, we often debate whether innovation should lead before regulation or vice versa.
Digital trust at scale
by Lito Villanueva - April 8, 2026 - 12:00am
In a world rattled by Middle East conflicts and canceled flights, like my own trip to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, geopolitical shocks remind us how fragile global stability can be.
From data to decisions
by Lito Villanueva - March 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Early this month, I was scheduled to fly from Manila to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2026. But at the last minute, our route via Doha was canceled due to sustained airstrikes across parts of the Middle E...
The Connected Consumer
by Lito Villanueva - March 2, 2026 - 12:00am
What makes something last?
Heirloom of leadership
by Lito Villanueva - February 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Most families understand the heirloom’s quiet power: a centuries-old silver locket or engraved keepsake passed down not at a grand event, but after years of careful polishing and everyday use.
Defying with DEFA
by Lito Villanueva - February 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The wooden beams that keep our homes standing. 
Inclusion’s next mile
by Lito Villanueva - January 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Every marathon runner knows this truth: the race isn’t won in the first few kilometers.
Taking the signs down
by Lito Villanueva - January 23, 2026 - 12:00am
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech that cut against the grain of polite multilateral rhetoric.
Fraud is digital
by Lito Villanueva - January 13, 2026 - 12:00am
You know that gut feeling you get when someone you just met tells a story that’s too good to be true? When a “friend of a friend” suddenly messages you about a sure-win investment; limited offer...
At the helm
by Lito Villanueva - January 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Some Filipinos today might first think of Helm as the celebrated fine-dining restaurant by chef Josh Boutwood, the first and only establishment in the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines to earn two Michelin stars....
Fintech forecasts
by Lito Villanueva - December 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Why the next phase of fintech will be defined not by speed or scale, but by intelligence, trust and responsibility.
Human above tech
by Lito Villanueva - December 21, 2025 - 12:00am
As we close out 2025, it’s tempting to remember the year through its glittering milestones.
FinTech nation rising
by Lito Villanueva - December 9, 2025 - 12:00am
As 2025 draws to a close, it has become evident that Philippine fintech is no longer a promising experiment. It has matured into a foundational pillar of the nation’s financial system.
One global community
by Lito Villanueva - December 5, 2025 - 12:00am
In neighborhoods across ASEAN, life unfolds in simple, meaningful ways: neighbors sharing meals, children playing freely on warm streets and communities coming together in times of joy and challenge. These everyday...
One global community
by Lito Villanueva - December 2, 2025 - 12:00am
In neighborhoods across ASEAN, life unfolds in simple, meaningful ways: neighbors sharing meals, children playing freely on warm streets and communities coming together in times of joy and challenge. These everyday...
Beyond cash-lite
by Lito Villanueva - November 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Our cash-lite era is here.
The strength of we
by Lito Villanueva - November 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Innovation isn’t a solo act but a team effort. And just like a long-term relationship, it takes two to tango and both sides to make it work.
The power of dialogue
by Lito Villanueva - October 12, 2025 - 12:00am
In every summit, panel, or fireside chat I have been privileged to join recently, one lesson has echoed louder than any keynote: dialogue is power.
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