Maya Backs DSWD’s Digital Push to Streamline Donations

[L – R] Robert Alexander Campos, Head of MSME Solutions and Marketing; Cielo Nunez, Maya Key Accounts Manager; Kristoffer Eduard Rada, Maya Head of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs; DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian; Nick Wilwayco, Maya Head of Corporate Communication and PR; Marla Baes, Senior Accounts Specialist; Jose Ramirez II, MSME Regional Business Head 

Maya, the #1 Digital Bank and Payments Processor in the Philippines, supports the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in its push to digitize donations through the newly launched Kaagapay Donations Portal and Harmonized Electronic Licensing and Permit System (HELPS). 

First in SOX: Alsons Dev Brings The Mind Museum’s Mind Rover Museum-on-Wheels to Avia Estate

Alsons Dev, in partnership with Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI) and the Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation Inc. (CLAFI), brings The Mind Rover to Avia Estate, giving public school students in Sarangani an immersive, hands-on science learning experience.

On February 25, 2025, Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) partnered with Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI), the organization behind The Mind Museum, to bring The Mind Rover to Avia Estate, Alsons Dev’s 121-hectare township in Alabel, Sarangani. This initiative makes the multi-awarded, globally recognized science museum experience accessible to public school students at no cost.

Sun Life Claims Market Leadership for the 14th Time

Sun Life Philippines (Sun Life) remains the number one life insurance company in the Philippines based on total premiums, according to a report by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines.

With total earned premiums amounting to ₱57.15 billion, Sun Life bested the nearest competitor by more than ₱9 billion, establishing itself as the market leader for the 14th year in a row. In addition, we ranked number one in net income, invested assets, and total assets.

These achievements underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, innovative products, and unparalleled Client experience as the Filipinos’ Partner for Life.

Pru Life UK supports international and local disaster recovery initiatives

PRUVolunteers from Prudential joined in rebuilding homes in Sukhothai Province, Thailand that were affected by typhoons. 

Pru Life UK recently took part in recovery efforts for communities affected by typhoons and flooding in the Philippines and Thailand. 

In the Philippines, Pru Life UK extended support to children and their families recently affected by Typhoon Kristine by contributing Php 300,000 to Save the Children Philippines’ emergency response initiatives. The company also organised its in-kind donation drive for affected families in the Bicol Region, distributing essentials through the Project Banyuhay relief operations of the Rotaract Clubs of Rotary International District 3820. 

Visa and CIMB Bank Philippines Sign Exclusive SME Debit Card Deal

Delivering seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions for SMEs in the Philippines 

From Left: Suraj Ramchandani, Chief Growth Officer, CIMB; Ankur Sehgal, Chief Business and Strategy Officer, CIMB; Vijay Manoharan, CEO, CIMB; Jeffrey Navarro, Country Manager, Visa Philippines; Sid Bada, Senior Business Development Lead, Visa Philippines; Oliver Ornido, Director and Account Executive, Visa Philippines.

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and CIMB Bank Philippines, the most-awarded digital-only commercial bank in the country and The Asian Banker’s Best Digital Bank in the Philippines for 2025, have announced an exclusive partnership aimed at enhancing financial solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. The signing ceremony, attended by senior officials from both Visa and CIMB Bank Philippines, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration that began in 2023.

Sun Life Grepa Recertified As A Great Place To Work For The 3rd Straight Year

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the leading insurers in the Philippines, has once again earned recognition as a Great Place to Work® for the third straight year after achieving an impressive score in the latest employee survey conducted independently by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture and excellence.

According to the survey results, 91% of Sun Life Grepa employees affirmed that the company fosters an inclusive environment where they feel welcome. Furthermore, 92% acknowledged fair treatment regardless of gender, and 92% appreciated how the company celebrates special events.

Maya Recognized as One of Mandaluyong City’s Top 10 Taxpayers

Photo shows from left to right: Gener Sison, Mandaluyong City Assessor; Catherine De Leon-Arce – Mandaluyong City Business Permits and Licensing Officer; Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin  S. Abalos; Kristoffer Eduard Rada, Maya Head of Corporate Affairs; Atty. Lorenzo Matibag, Maya Legal Counsel; Adam Jay Joseph Dacera, Maya Head of Accounting and Tax; Mandaluyong City Carmelita Aguilar Abalos; Ma. Corazon de Guzman, Mandaluyong City Treasury Department Head.

Mandaluyong City has honored Maya, the #1 Digital Bank and the #1 Omni-Channel Payment Processor in the Philippines, as one of its Top 10 Taxpayers for 2024.

Beyond being a top taxpayer, Maya has played a key role in the city’s digital transformation, providing innovative cashless payment solutions that empower local government services, MSMEs, and citizens. The company has helped modernize payment transactions within the city, enabling businesses and government offices to accept digital payments securely and efficiently.