Sun Life’s Live Bright Trivia Night: Where Smart Finances, Wellness, And Community Meet

Sun Life Philippines is redefining how young employees and professionals approach their financial wellness through Live Bright Trivia Night, a vibrant nationwide series of social after-work events that weave together pop culture moments, real-life "adulting" adventures, and practical money wisdom into an evening of connection, fun, and personal growth.

Mounted in collaboration with quiz night community Trivia Down Tuesdays, Live Bright Trivia Night celebrates the lifestyle shift young professionals are embracing—one where taking care of your finances feels as natural as enjoying time with friends. By blending entertainment, music, and lifestyle questions with bite-sized financial insights, the event helps participants build confidence in their financial decisions while unwinding and connecting with their community.

Visa introduces ‘Visa University’ to advance payments education and build future leaders in banking and finance

Visa is advancing payments education with the launch of Visa University, which will offer courses and modules on payments and payments technology for finance and banking professionals in the Philippines

Over 130 participants from various banks, fintechs, and merchants participated in the inaugural Visa University forum held at the Asian Institute of Management. Visa University aims to advance professional education in payments and finance.

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has introduced Visa University, Visa’s global learning platform for payments and banking professionals, combining Visa’s payments expertise with real‑world global and regional case studies. With courses on payments and payments technology for banking and finance professionals in the Philippines. Visa University aims to advance professional education and capacity-building in payments and finance.

Manulife Continues Legacy of Service in the Philippines with Impact Week 2026

Five Manulife entities in the Philippines unite for inaugural Impact Week, bringing longevity strategy to life through social connection and purpose-driven community action.

More than 1,200 Manulife colleagues in the Philippines mobilized in environmental, education, and social initiatives nationwide.

Tripartite collaboration advances financial resilience and environmental conservation, supporting Peso Smart Pinoy and planting 2,500 mangrove seedlings.

Leading international financial services provider Manulife hosted its inaugural Impact Week, a global volunteer initiative designed to strengthen well-being, build social connection and unite teams through purpose-driven community action.

Security Bank Wealth named Philippines’ Best for High-Net-Worth by Euromoney for sixth consecutive year

First private bank in Asia to achieve six straight wins in Euromoney’s Best HNW category

Security Bank Wealth has once again been named the Philippines’ Best for High-Net-Worth at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards—the first private bank in Asia to achieve six straight wins in this category.

The 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards saw over 350 private banks and wealth managers from almost 100 countries and territories across six continents, making it the largest and most competitive program in the awards’ more than 20-year history. Euromoney’s Private Banking Awards are widely regarded as the universal gold standard of excellence in the industry.

Sun Life’s Hoops + Health marks three years of championing healthier lifestyles for Filipino youth

For more than three years, Sun Life Philippines, in cooperation with the Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. and global sport for social change foundation Beyond Sport, has been championing healthier, more active lifestyles among Filipino youth through its Hoops + Health program – using the power of basketball to drive long-term well-being.

This year, the program reached a new milestone with the renovation and reopening of the Bagong Pag-asa ng Taguig Homeowners Association, Inc. (BPTHAI) Basketball Court in Taguig, giving young athletes in the community a safe space to play, grow, and stay active. The refurbished court – which features upgraded flooring, hoops, and facilities – now serves as a hub for youth development and community engagement.

Sun Life’s Macaulay Club donates PHP 1.6M to empower vulnerable children

The Macaulay Club, Sun Life Philippines’ club for top-performing financial advisors, reaffirmed its commitment to giving back with a PHP 1.6 million donation to SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas.

A handover ceremony was held at the SOS Children’s Village Manila in Muntinlupa City to mark the donation, which will support SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas’ crucial work of providing nurturing homes to abandoned children and supporting disadvantaged families. The contribution was facilitated with the help of Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation).

Security Bank strengthens Northern Luzon presence with new branches in Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur

Security Bank executives and guests at the opening of the Bank’s new branch in San Carlos, Pangasinan (From left): Rommel Victorio Domingo, Area Channel Manager; Popo Cabuay, San Carlos City Administrator; Ferdie Uy, FVP and Region Head; Leslie Cham, EVP and Branch Banking Group Head; Rolly Uson, Lessor and Owner of Arlu Commercial; Arjiman Uson, Owner of Arjiman Leasing; Josefa Lopez, Owner of Kevin’s Balong Restaurant; Hon. Joseres “Bogs” Resuello, Vice Mayor of San Carlos City; Jerry Calibuso, VP and Area Head; Maidy Soriano, SAVP and Cluster Head and Business Manager, OIC of San Carlos, Pangasinan Branch; Ronald Austria, SVP and Luzon Distribution Head

Security Bank Corporation is bringing BetterBanking closer to more Filipino communities with the opening of new branches in San Carlos, Pangasinan and Candon, Ilocos Sur, expanding its presence in two vibrant growth areas in Northern Luzon.