Security Bank, SBM Leasing, and NMADI expand access to Isuzu vehicles in Mindanao

Security Bank, SBM Leasing Inc., and NMADI executives during the signing ceremony (L-R): Jaja Acosta, Focus Segments Lead; Joey Sison, Asset Business Sales Head; Martin Ledesma, President and CEO, SBM Leasing, Inc.; Nyle Balasbas, General Manager, NMADI; Neil Capisen, Business Development and Marketing Manager, NMADI; Chersam Val Tan, Sales Manager, NMADI

Security Bank, SBM Leasing Inc., and North-Min Auto Dealership, Inc. (NMADI) have formed a strategic partnership to expand access to Isuzu commercial vehicles for businesses in Mindanao, supported by flexible and competitive financing solutions.

From Vision to Reality: Alsons Dev Completes First Turnovers at Narra Park Residences Avia

Homeowners receive the keys to their units as Narra Park Residences Avia transitions into an emerging residential address.

Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) has completed the turnover of its first batch of residential units at Narra Park Residences Avia, the first residential development within Avia Estate in Alabel, Sarangani.

The milestone marks the transition of early homebuyers into homeowners and reflects the steady progress of Narra Park Residences Avia as part of the broader development of Avia Estate, Alsons Dev’s 121-hectare township in Sarangani.

On structure, stability, and the spaces that last

Before scale, there was structure.

Long before PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC) became associated with scale, its foundations were shaped by discipline. The company draws from a business tradition established by Dr. Lucio C. Tan, one that valued restraint, steady decision-making, and clarity of purpose over rapid expansion. It was a way of building that favored structure first, allowing growth to follow in its own time.

It is within this environment that PHC took shape, assuming responsibility for key real estate assets in Metro Manila. Guided by the strength and stability of the business ecosystem it is part of, the company has focused on managing its properties with care, seeing them not simply as assets to be held, but as spaces with a role to play over time.

Security Bank leads PHP2.7B green financing for 80.6MW solar project, deepening role in energy transition

Security Bank led a PHP2.7-billion, 15-year project finance loan for Astra Solar Energy Corp.’s 80.6MW solar plant in Currimao, Illocos Norte

Security Bank Corporation has closed a PHP2.7-billion 15-year green project finance facility for Astra Solar Energy Corp., supporting an 80.6MW solar plant in Currimao, Ilocos Norte and strengthening its role in financing large-scale renewable infrastructure in the Philippines.

The Bank acted as Sole Lender, Green Loan Coordinator, and Hedging Bank for the transaction, while Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation served as Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner. 

Billease Secures Top Spot as the Philippines’ Leading BNPL Platform Amid Fintech Boom

Company targets 50% loan growth in 2026 as digital finance adoption accelerates nationwide

Billease has officially cemented its position as the country’s premier Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider, riding the wave of surging consumer demand for flexible payment solutions and the rapid expansion of the Philippine fintech ecosystem.

Billease: Driving BNPL Growth

Billease has established itself as the leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform in the Philippines, driven by strong consumer adoption and strategic expansion. The company’s recent acquisition of a rural bank has strengthened its lending capacity, allowing it to reach more communities and extend financial access to underserved markets.

“Our mission is to democratize access to credit,” said Georg Steiger, CEO and Co-founder of Billease. “We’re committed to empowering Filipinos with smarter, more flexible ways to manage their finances.”

Sun Life Study Reveals the Hidden Cost of Caregiving for Filipinas

A comprehensive new study from Sun Life reveals that Filipina women are the financial backbone of their families, yet they face significant barriers to building their own long-term financial security.

Entitled “Women’s Wealth in Focus,” the research shows that 51% of Filipinas bear the sole responsibility of managing their household’s daily finances, while 85% expect to financially support their parents’ current or future elderly care. Yet, despite these heavy responsibilities, only 20% are setting aside 10% or more of their income for parental care.

These Three Food Concepts are Redefining Dining as an Experience

How GCash for Business Helps Bring Those Experiences to Life

The local food scene has never been more exciting than in the past few years. With new concepts emerging and a constant demand for something fresh, business owners are constantly thinking about how to ensure they’re set for success. 

The modern dining experience is holistic, and the most successful food entrepreneurs understand that every detail shapes how a brand is remembered. Today, it’s not just about what’s on the plate. It’s about every touchpoint before and after the meal – from how customers first discover a restaurant online, to how they’re welcomed, how efficiently they’re served.

Yet across today’s food scene, the experience is constantly challenged by a recurring issue: friction and delays in payment. For three food entrepreneurs, solving this has become central to building their businesses.