A Speedy Comeback: Julia Barretto and Maris Racal Show How Fast Borrowing Can Be with Maya

If you’ve seen Julia Barretto and Maris Racal slap each other with money in their recent Maya video, you already know they make money moments unforgettable. Now, they’re back at it again. But this time, it’s about staying ready when life moves fast.

In Maya’s newest video, Julia and Maris tap into a reality familiar to many Filipinos: when you need cash, you often need it fast. Watch as they show how borrowing with Maya feels:

The visual gag is playful, but the message behind it is clear: getting a loan with Maya is fast, simple, and legit.

New Feature Alert: Billease Payments Now Available on MobileAP

AboitizPower has expanded the capabilities of its MobileAP platform with the introduction of Billease via QR Ph, offering customers across five major distribution utilities a more flexible and consumer-friendly way to settle their electricity bills.

The MobileAP app now supports Billease payments for customers served by:

Visayan Electric – covering Cebu City, Mandaue City, Talisay City, and the municipalities of Consolacion, Liloan, San Fernando, Minglanilla, and Naga in Cebu

Davao Light – serving Davao City, Panabo City, and parts of Davao del Norte

Cotabato Light – covering Cotabato City and portions of Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Norte

Subic EnerZone – serving SBFZ (Subic Bay Freeport Zone), Olongapo City, and nearby areas

Lima EnerZone – providing power to the LIMA Estate in Lipa and Malvar, Batangas

The Worth-It Way to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong and Macau

When you think of traveling to Hong Kong, it’s easy to see why Macau is often visited too—they’re just so close! With its endless shopping spots, iconic attractions, and mouthwatering delicacies, these places have become popular holiday destinations for many Filipinos - especially during Chinese New Year. 

Trips to these cities can feel pricey, especially if you’re traveling with family. But it doesn’t always have to be that way! There are plenty of cool spots and tasty eats in both cities where you can score great value without sacrificing the experience. 

Filinvest Group Earns Multiple Awards in 2025, Shaped by 70 Years of Enabling Dreams

From boardrooms to communities, from the spaces people live and work in, to the services they rely on every day, the Filinvest Group’s work continues to be recognized—reflecting the collective strength of its businesses and the shared values that guide them.

With businesses spanning real estate, banking, power and utilities, hospitality, sugar milling and infrastructure, the Group pursues sustainable growth across its portfolio while creating long-term value for stakeholders.

Over the past year, the Filinvest Group earned over a hundred local and international awards for good corporate governance, sustainability, and excellence in people, products, and services.

Security Bank joins DTI, regional partners to strengthen cross-border startup collaboration

(From left) Palida Artispong, Acting Managing Director, Krungsri Finnovate Co., Ltd.; John Cary L. Ong, Executive Vice President and Wholesale Banking Segment Head, Security Bank Corporation;  Hirofumi Umeno, Board Director, Executive Vice President and Alliance Segment Head, Security Bank Corporation; Nylah Rizza Bautista, Assistant Secretary and Supervising Head, Department of Trade and Industry-Competitiveness and Innovation Group; Bunsei Okubo, First Executive Vice President and Japanese Corporate Banking Head, Bank of Ayudhya Public Co., Ltd.; Masami Yoshitake, Managing Director and Country Head – Philippines, MUFG Bank Ltd.; and Atsushi Ishihara, Deputy CEO, MUFG Innovation Partners Co., Ltd., at the MOU signing held at Security Bank Centre in Makati City

Sun Life Philippines Incoming CEO Meets with Insurance Commissioner to Advance Financial Literacy, Market Expansion, and Regulatory Modernization

JJ Moreno, President of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. and Incoming CEO and Country Head of Sun Life Philippines, and Atty. Reynaldo Regalado, Insurance Commissioner

JJ Moreno, President of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. and incoming CEO and Country Head of Sun Life Philippines, met with Insurance Commissioner Atty. Reynaldo Regalado to discuss their shared priorities aimed at strengthening the country’s insurance landscape. 

The discussion highlighted the critical need to elevate financial literacy across all sectors of the Philippine society, and recognized education as a key driver of long-term financial resilience. Both leaders emphasized the role of digital platforms in delivering relevant, accessible, and scalable financial education to Filipinos nationwide. 

SM Supermalls spotlights MSME growth this February with long standing partners DTI, Philstar, and Go Negosyo

February is giving MSMEs their well-deserved main-stage moment — and SM Supermalls is here for it.  Together with long-time strategic partners — Department of Trade and Industry, Philstar Media Group,  and Go Negosyo — SM Supermalls continues to open doors for Filipino entrepreneurs through  mentorship, market access, and purpose-driven platforms that help businesses grow with confidence. 

These partnerships, built through years of collaboration, share one mission: empower MSMEs to scale  sustainably, compete strongly, and thrive in an evolving economy. This February, that shared commitment  comes alive through a lineup of impactful initiatives happening across SM malls.