Sun Life Foundation and WWF Philippines scale up food security and climate resilience program in Surigao del Norte

Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), in partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines, recently launched a Food Shed Farming Enterprise project in Surigao del Norte, bolstering efforts to promote food security and climate resilience in the province.

The project will build four new food sheds in Barangay Julio Ouano, Pungtod, Ombong, and San Pedro in Alegria, benefiting 120 rice farmers and 600 residents. The sheds, which are constructed using sustainable materials, utilize highly replicable climate-adaptive farming technologies like composting, rainwater harvesting, and natural pest and disease control to produce food. The aim is to improve access to locally produced, affordable, and nutritious food in remote and low-income communities, provide sustainable agriculture-based livelihoods, and enhance resilience against challenges posed by climate change.

Security Bank Capital rises to #2 among Corporate Issue Managers in the Philippines

Security Bank Capital receives Top 2 Corporate Issue Manager/Arranger (Investment House Category) honors at the 21st PDS Annual Awards Night. In photo (from left to right): Ramon Monzon, Philippine Dealing System Group President & CEO; Marvin Matias, Security Bank Capital Director & Coverage and Origination Team Head; Mia Elissa R. Bueno, Security Bank Capital Syndicate & Distribution Officer; Virgilio Chua, Security Bank Capital President & CEO; Daisy Garcia, Security Bank Capital Executive Director & Syndicate and Distribution Head; Maria Margarita Antoinette Lee, Security Bank Capital Executive Director & Coverage and Origination Team Head; and Stephanie Marie Zulueta, Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. President.

Billease Pushes BNPL Forward in the Philippines with iPhone 17 Raffle

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is reshaping Filipino purchasing power, and Billease is positioning itself as the frontrunner in this fast-growing financial trend. With inflation and rising costs squeezing household budgets, BNPL services have become a lifeline for many consumers allowing them to stretch payments, manage expenses, and still enjoy the latest lifestyle upgrades.

BNPL and Filipino Spending Power

BNPL adoption in the Philippines has surged as more consumers seek flexible financing for essentials and big-ticket items.

Younger Filipinos, especially Gen Z and millennials, are driving this growth, using BNPL for gadgets, fashion, and even daily needs.

Billease stands out by offering perks beyond installment plans, reward programs, promos, and exclusive deals that enhance affordability.

The Smart Saver’s Guide to Surviving Rising Prices

At this point, checking prices before buying anything is already a must. One minute you’re grabbing your usual coffee, the next you’re doing mental math like, “Wait… has this always been this expensive?” Between rising gas prices, pricier groceries, and everything in between, it’s getting harder to pretend your budget hasn’t changed.

Now more than ever, it helps to be more intentional with how your money moves—because even small shifts can add up over time.

VUL: The Entrepreneur’s Tool for Wealth Preservation

For entrepreneurs, success is rarely linear. Income can peak in one season and soften in another, opportunities arrive without warning, and personal and professional risks are part of everyday decision-making. While building a business demands agility, preserving the wealth that comes with it calls for a different mindset – one anchored on protection, discipline, and long-term planning.

This is where Variable Unit-Linked (VUL) insurance becomes especially relevant for today’s entrepreneurs.

UnionBank and SSS equip Filipinos with a digital loan for access to cash when it matters most

UnionBank of the Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding with the Social Security System (SSS) to launch SSS LoanLite — a fully digital lending program offering customers affordable and accessible loans for everyday needs. 

Active SSS members and UnionBank customers can enjoy instant access to short-term loans — from P1,000 to P20,000 — with flexible payment terms ranging from 15 to 90 days. The application process can be done through the UnionBank app, and once approved, loans are credited instantly, giving members quick access to cash when they need it the most. Backed by the trusted partnership of SSS and UnionBank, SSS LoanLite allows Filipinos to borrow with ease and confidence.

EastWest Earns Citations for Excellence in Corporate Financing

Wins at the 19th Alpha Southeast Asia Best Deal & Solution Awards 2025 reflect EastWest’s strength in capital markets execution

EastWest has secured major distinctions at the 19th Annual Alpha Southeast Asia Best Deal & Solution Awards & ESG Awards 2025, highlighting the bank’s expanding role in the country’s capital markets and its capability to deliver high-impact financing solutions for industry-shaping corporations.

As Domestic Participating Underwriter, EastWest played a key role in Maynilad Water Services, Inc.’s landmark PHP 34.3 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO), the second largest IPO in Philippine history, which earned the titles Best IPO for Retail Investors in Asia 2025 and Best Equity/IPO Deal of the Year in the Philippines 2025.