Security Bank partners with AC Health companies to strengthen healthcare distribution network

Seated from left to right are representatives from Security Bank and AC Health (I.E. Medica and MedEthix) during the signing ceremony: Joey Sison, Asset Business Sales Head; Pamela Edejer, Asset Business Group Head; Yvonne Joanna Marcelo, Corporate Banking Group Head; Monaliza Salian, President & CEO of IE Medica and Medethix; Jean Paul Gines, CFO and Treasurer (Medethix); Maria Elenita Hernaez, CFO and Treasurer (I.E. Medica); Alan Tanlapco, VP Finance (AC Health)

Security Bank has partnered with AC Health subsidiaries I.E. Medica and MedEthix to provide financing support to their nationwide network of dealers and distributors through its Dealer Financing Program.

Sun Life leads Gintong Kalasag Awards with 5 advisors in Top 10

For two years in a row, the financial advisors of Sun Life, the No. 1 life insurance company have been recognized by the Life Underwriters Association of the Philippines, with this year having five out of ten winning advisors. 

(L-R): Rallph Jhan Aaronne L. Monzon, Owdylyn L. Lee, Adelina C. Villacorte, Salvador T. Valbuena, Raul Glenn G. Cuevo

At the prestigious Gintong Kalasag Awards, the top tier of the Philippine Life Insurance Awards (PhiLIAA), Sun Life Philippines delivered a strong performance with five of the Top 10 life insurance advisors in the country coming from its advisory force.

Celebrating everyday heroes this Father’s Day with Metrobank

Whether it’s their quiet strength, unwavering support, or driving for family road trips, dads deserve more than just a simple ‘thank you’ this Father’s Day.  

Metrobank has curated exciting offers perfect for a month-long Father’s Day celebration, because dads deserve meaningful moments, thoughtful treats, and experiences that match their lifestyle and passions. 

Here’s the list that will make every family meal, shopping trip, and adventure even more rewarding with your Metrobank card.  

Billease Launches Next Phase of Growth: ₱500 Million Capital Injection Into Its Banking Arm, ₱1 Billion Committed by Year-End

Fresh capital from the profitable, fast-growing digital lender will fund governance, systems and product buildout to put its bank on a strong foundation, preparing Billease to serve customers beyond lending, in line with the BSP’s push to upgrade digi-centric rural banks.

Billease, one of the Philippines’ leading consumer finance and buy-now-pay-later platforms, today announced that it has injected ₱500 million in fresh capital into its banking arm, the Rural Bank of Sta. Maria – Ilocos Sur (RBSM), with a further ₱500 million committed by year-end bringing the total infusion to ₱1 billion and the bank’s total capitalization to more than ₱1 billion. The investment marks the second phase of Billease’s growth strategy, building regulated banking services on top of its digital lending platform, and supports the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) recent move towards digi-centric rural banks.

EastWest named CFI.co’s Leaders in Consumer Finance Excellence Philippines 2026

EastWest has been named Leaders in Consumer Finance Excellence Philippines 2026 by CFI.co, citing the Bank’s strong consumer business performance and continued expansion of digital channels for credit, payments, and banking services.

In its assessment, CFI.co pointed to EastWest’s consumer-weighted strategy and governance—balancing growth with underwriting discipline and investments in delivery channels. The publication cited EastWest’s 21% year-on-year net income growth in 2025 to Php 9.2 billion, alongside an improved cost-to-income ratio of 51.4% as of September 2025 (an improvement of 412 basis points).

Sun Life introduces Sun Day Collective, connecting Filipinos through movement and community

Sun Life representatives and lifestyle influencers at the Sun Day Collective preview event held at Longevity Labs

Sun Life Philippines invites Filipinos to step into a new kind of wellness experience with Sun Day Collective, happening on June 28, 2026, at Ayala Car-Free Sundays in Makati.

Sun Day Collective is Sun Life’s latest platform designed to bring wellness into everyday life, combining physical activity, recovery, and social connection in a way that feels accessible, inclusive, and community-driven.

Anchored on Sun Life’s Live Bright Now campaign, Sun Day Collective reflects the brand’s belief that living brighter starts with taking care of both your financial future and your overall well-being today. While Sun Life has long championed financial literacy, it has always advocated a more holistic approach to living well – one that includes health, protection, and everyday habits that support a brighter life.

4 ways Filipinos can stay healthy and protected this season

The Philippines continues to face excessively hot weather, with dozens of areas logging heat indices past 40ºC. As temperatures remain elevated, many Filipinos are taking advantage of the season to travel, enjoy outdoor activities, and spend time with family and friends. However, the warm months bring increased health risks, including heat-related illnesses, making it important to stay mindful of both physical well-being and personal safety.

Here are four practical ways to stay safe and well during this season.