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Sony A7 V launched in the Philippines

Sony’s flagship mirrorless camera, the Sony A7 V, is now official and has arrived in the Philippines right in time for Christmas. The Sony A7 V is great for both photos and videos, featuring the same 33-megapixel Exmor RS CMOS sensor as before, but now with a partially stacked design. This allows for a full-time electronic shutter so you can shoot quietly and blackout-free with 30fps continuous bursts. It comes with a fast BIONZ XR2 image processor that has an integrated AI chip. Apart from improved image and video recording and stable color reproduction, it offers AI-backed real-time recognition and subject tracking. The sensor is attached to a 5-axis optical image stabilizer. Plus, it has a lightweight RAW format that churns out smaller files for easier management. It can do 7K oversampled 4K/60p recording and 4K/120p for smooth and sharp slow-mo videos. Plus, it has a built-in Audio Noise Reduction. The body is made of magnesium alloy that’s both durable and lightweigh...
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BSP wants to replace digital transaction fees with subscriptions

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The Philippines’ central bank is considering a new approach to digital payment fees. Instead of charging users for every single transaction, it is looking at introducing a flat subscription fee.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. revealed the plan recently. He spoke about the potential change at a Rotary Club meeting held in Makati City.

Governor Remolona explained that the current per-transaction model might be holding the system back. He noted that every new user makes the entire digital payments network more valuable for everyone, a benefit known as a “network externality.”

The proposed subscription model aims to encourage more use of digital payments. By removing small, repeated fees, the central bank hopes to maximize participation and growth across the network.

This initiative follows the BSP’s earlier goal of removing fees for person-to-person transfers. The bank also wants to eliminate fees on payments to small businesses. A specific transaction limit for these free transfers is still being discussed.

Remolona stated that relying on fees for each transaction is the “wrong model.” He believes a fixed subscription fee is a more fundamental and effective solution. The BSP is now in discussions with key industry players to design the new system.

This article, BSP wants to replace digital transaction fees with subscriptions, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.


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