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Bridging the gap: inside BDO Unibank’s “phygital” transformation with RJ de la Cruz & Levy Mariñas

6 January 2026
6 January 2026
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Episode 87 of Banking Reinvented explores how the Philippines’ largest bank is bridging physical and digital channels to deliver seamless, customer-first experiences at scale.

Host Tim Rutten is joined by BDO Unibank’s Romeo Josef “RJ” de la Cruz, Head of Digital Applications & Delivery, and Levy Mariñas, Head of Digital Apps Delivery, who lead the teams powering BDO’s mobile and web platforms. Together, they discuss how BDO is unifying its digital architecture, accelerating time-to-market, and expanding access through its “phygital” strategy, where in-branch, online, and mobile banking work as one.

Tune in to hear how BDO tripled digital wallet adoption, plus how they’re driving financial inclusion and preparing for the next wave of AI-powered personalization, efficiency, and fraud prevention.

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Tim Rutten
Tim Rutten
Chief Marketing Officer, Backbase
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Romeo Josef “RJ” de la Cruz
Romeo Josef “RJ” de la Cruz
Head of Digital Applications & Delivery at BDO Unibank
Levy Mariñas
Levy Mariñas
Head of Digital Apps Delivery at BDO Unibank
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