Security Bank Appoints JD Yap As Chief Financial Officer

Security Bank Corporation announced today the appointment of Executive Vice President John David “JD” Yap as the Bank’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 13, 2026.

Yap currently serves as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Head of the Business Banking Segment (BBS), one of the Bank’s core growth businesses. He has led the expansion of the Bank’s SME franchise while strengthening capabilities across sales, analytics, digital, and portfolio management.

Under Yap’s leadership, BBS received multiple industry recognitions in 2025, including Best Bank for SMEs in the Philippines from Asia Banking & Finance, FinanceAsia, and The Digital Banker.

He succeeds Senior Vice President (SVP) Allen Reyes, whose last working day with the Bank will be on June 12, 2026. Reyes will be leaving the Bank to pursue other opportunities.

UnionBank Unlocks MICHELIN Starred Dining Experiences for Visa Credit Cardholders

UnionBank partnered with Visa to unveil “The Star Course Series”, an exclusive MICHELIN Starred dining collaboration which debuted at Celera.

Union Bank of the Philippines treated its customers to an exclusive dining experience with the successful launch of “The Star Course Series,” a MICHELIN Starred culinary journey for select UnionBank Visa Credit Cardholders. The launch marks a significant milestone for local gastronomy, coinciding with the inaugural year of the MICHELIN Guide in the Philippines. Through this curated series, UnionBank offers cardholders access to a historic dining moment—celebrating global culinary excellence while elevating premium lifestyle experiences.

From finish lines to new beginnings: The journey continues with TBR InLife Dream Marathon 2027

The InLife contingent to the The Bull Runner InLife Dream Marathon 2026.

The road to becoming a first- or second-time marathoner is bumpy, full of potholes, and one that will test your mettle. After all, it is built on months, even years of discipline, the quiet steadying of self-doubt, and the literal sweat of all its participants. 

For the 2,568 finishers of the The Bull Runner (TBR) InLife Dream Marathon 2026 who crossed the finish line on February 15, 2026, the 42.195 km journey was more than a race; it was a testament to what happens when you put your heart and mind into achieving not just for yourself, but also for your community. 

The same Brutalist icons, but not as you know them

A brutalist landmark, the PNB Financial Center continues to shape the bay area skyline. 

Photo from the PNB One Hundred Years of Service Commemorative Coffeetable Book

It is said that Brutalist architecture asked for patience. Its language was not immediately inviting and resisted quick affection for it stands firm in raw concrete and heavy, geometric forms.

Appreciation for this style came with distance. That return happened around 2019 across cities, including in the Philippines when the culture began to look again and see intent behind the weight. Buildings that were once dismissed as severe began to draw in a new audience. Architects, designers, and the public revisited them with a fresher perspective.

Security Bank and MUFG mark a decade connecting Philippine growth to global capital

Strategic alliance expands access to capital, deepens regional integration, and advances sustainable finance

Security Bank Corporation and MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG) are marking a decade of strategic partnership that has helped connect Philippine clients to global capital, deepen regional connectivity, and support sustainable growth.

The partnership reflects Security Bank’s commitment to BetterBanking—delivering simpler, faster, and more connected banking experiences for clients operating across markets.

The milestone comes as the Philippines assumes the 2026 ASEAN chairmanship, underscoring the growing role of financial institutions in linking global capital to regional opportunity and supporting cross-border growth.

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.