FinTech Alliance PH joins DTI Supply Chain and Logistics Group

MAKATI CITY - Lito Villanueva, Founding Chairman of FinTech Alliance Philippines, has been inducted as a member of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Supply Chain and Logistics Group (DTI-SCLG).  Villanueva took his oath joining 32 other industry leaders tapped to provide advisory support aimed  at  improving  the  quality,  affordability  and  reliability  of  the  country’s  logistics  sector, particularly for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and businesses in remote areas. 

He was selected by the SCLG in recognition of his contributions to the growth of the Philippine fintech  and  digital  finance  ecosystem.  As  Founding  Chairman  of  FinTech  Alliance PH, the country’s  largest  and  premier  digital  industry  association,  Villanueva  represents  over  140 

corporate  members that collectively account for more than 95% of the nation’s digital retail financial  transaction  volume.  Under  his  leadership,  the  Alliance  has  been  instrumental  in advancing  policy  dialogue,  industry  standards,  and  innovation  partnerships  that  accelerate inclusive digital transformation.   

The  DTI-SCLG  serves  as  a  public-private  advisory  body  supporting  national  efforts  to strengthen supply chain systems amid the continued expansion of trade and digital commerce. DTI  Secretary  Ma.  Cristina  A.  Roque  and  Undersecretary  Mary  Jean  T.  Pacheco  led  the induction ceremony. 

Villanueva said closer collaboration between digital finance and logistics stakeholders will help businesses participate more competitively in global trade. 

“As Founding Chairman of FinTech Alliance Philippines, I believe that integrating digital finance solutions into supply chain ecosystems is critical to empowering MSMEs and enabling them to scale  beyond  borders.  

Stronger  alignment  between  fintech  and  logistics  will  unlock  faster payments, improved liquidity, and greater transparency across the value chain,” Villanueva said.  “We thank the DTI-SCLG for the trust and recognition. The FinTech Alliance stands ready to work with both government and industry partners to help Filipino enterprises leverage digital innovation as a competitive advantage in the global supply chain,” Villanueva added.