EastWest strengthens customer protection with Banking Made Safer

Enhanced security measures help keep customers protected every step of the way

As customers increasingly seek greater security and control over their finances, EastWest is strengthening customer protection through Banking Made Safer, a suite of enhanced security features and fraud prevention measures designed to help safeguard accounts and savings while keeping banking easy and accessible.

As part of this initiative, EastWest has introduced EasyLock, a self-service security feature available through the EasyWay and EasyBiz apps, where customers can secure a chosen portion of their balance, preventing those funds from being used for digital transactions while keeping the rest available for everyday banking.

PPMI and Alipay+ Expand QR Ph for Cross-Border Commerce, Connecting Filipino Businesses with Global Consumers

Partnership significantly expands cross-border connectivity, supporting Philippines’ digitalization ambitions and opening new opportunities for 2.5M local merchants and SMEs

Alipay+ connects with 10+ national payment schemes across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America

(L-R) Danny Chung, General Manager of Alipay+ Global Growth Center, Ant International; Carmelita “Melit” Araneta, General Manager of Philippine Payments Management Inc.; Atty. Bridget Rose M. Mesina-Romero, Director, Payments Policy and Development Department, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Strong performance, stronger trust: SM Supermalls evolves for the next generation of customers

Mall operator sustains portfolio transformation reinforced with customer-obsessed strategy following strong H1 business performance  

SM Supermalls delivered record revenues in the first half the year, expanding 8% to P41.8 billion from P38.6 billion. Its exceptional performance was driven by higher leasable space and tenant sign-ups, along with steady foot traffic. 

Total gross leasable area grew 3 percent to 5.1 million square meters from 5.0 million square meters, while the number of tenants rose 4 percent to 23,174 from 22,192. Average daily foot traffic was steady at 3.7 million.  

Sanas Deepens Philippine Investment, Taps IBPAP Chief Jack Madrid to Lead Market Expansion

Jack Madrid joins as Sanas Ambassador, Philippines and Christopher Venturina as Director of Business Development to strengthen relationships with enterprises, BPO providers, and technology partners across the Philippines.

Photo Caption: Jack Madrid (center) and Chris Venturina (right) with Sanas Chief Customer Officer, Monal Patel

The Philippines has built a global reputation for delivering customer experiences at scale. Now, as artificial intelligence reshapes the way businesses connect with customers, Speech AI company Sanas is strengthening its presence in the country to help shape the future of customer experience.

Diversifying Your Investment: How to Make the Leap from Gold to Bitcoin

Gold has always been a go-to safety net for protecting money, but today’s investors aren't stopping there. More and more people are pairing traditional assets with newer digital investments to get the best of both worlds: securing their wealth and giving their money room to grow.

Adding digital gold to the mix is a strategic way to build lasting wealth—and it's catching on fast across the region. A report by The Economist highlights that Asian countries account for 64.5% of global demand for gold jewelry and bullion, while the World Gold Council noted that digital gold products have seen a major breakout in recent years.

But sticking only to traditional gold and stocks can mean missing out on bigger returns. That’s why many investors view Bitcoin as a complementary pair for gold when it comes to building a well-rounded portfolio.

“Today, Filipinos are looking for ways to protect the value of their hard-earned money amid everyday financial pressures," says Alden Paul Yburan, Head of GCrypto. "By offering digital gold and curated crypto options side-by-side, GCash aims to enable users to build long-term financial resilience and balance their portfolios right within a platform they already trust.”

EastWest marks 32nd anniversary with Hot Deals Gadgets Promo

Clients can turn fresh funds placements into premium Apple and Samsung rewards

In celebration of its 32nd anniversary, EastWest is giving clients more rewarding ways to save, grow, and enjoy the benefits of smarter financial planning.

Through the EastWest Hot Deals Gadgets Promo, qualified clients may receive premium gadgets from Apple and Samsung when they place eligible fresh funds in participating EastWest regular savings or checking accounts for their chosen holding period. The promo runs until September 4, 2026 in EastWest stores nationwide.

Security Bank Capital named Philippines’ Best Investment Bank for Debt Capital Markets by Euromoney

Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (Security Bank Capital), the investment banking arm of Security Bank Corporation, was named Philippines’ Best Investment Bank for Debt Capital Markets (DCM) at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, after helping governments and companies raise over PHP700 billion in long-term funding for critical public and private sector investments. 

The firm arranged 11 debt capital market transactions in 2025, strengthening the Philippine capital market by expanding access to long-term financing for both public and private sector issuers.