Sun Life Maintains No. 1 Position in Philippine Life Insurance Industry for 15 Consecutive Years

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. once again emerged as the No. 1 life insurance company in the Philippines based on Total Premium Income, according to the official data released by the Insurance Commission (IC). 

With Total Premium Income amounting to ₱61.8 billion as of end-2025, Sun Life outperformed the nearest competitor by ₱8.9 billion, further cementing its position as the country’s market leader for 15 consecutive years. 

Discover a New Side to Bangkok with This Itinerary Perfect for the Summer

Bangkok is a city brimming with experiences made for the adventurous, the artsy, and the curious. It’s long been a favorite among Filipino travelers because of its dynamic mix of traditional and modern. With summer coming soon, holiday trips and getaway plans are already taking shape for many barkadas and families. 

If Bangkok is on your list this year, having an easy way to pay and keep track of spending in a fast-paced city like it just makes the whole trip feel lighter. Thankfully, now you can Scan-Swipe-Tap with GCash abroad, and payments quickly become one less thing to worry about. Because you get lower forex rates and real-time spend tracking, you can focus on enjoying your time in these stops: 

Dine above the city at Akara Sky Hanuman

Bangkok is already a food lover's paradise, but dining at Akara Sky elevates the experience even further. It’s the country’s highest sky dining experience – a rooftop space where you can enjoy Thai street food favorites and other authentic dishes while taking in 360-degree views of the city. During dinner, guests are also treated to Thai cultural performances, including Muay Thai boxing and traditional dances, inviting everyone to appreciate the country’s heritage. The restaurant also has 10 zones of immersive exhibitions to visit for photos!

Security Bank named Best Private Bank in the Philippines 2026 by Global Finance

Binky Mirabueno, SVP and Wealth Relationship Management Group Head of Security Bank, received the Best Private Bank in the Philippines award from Richard Scholtz, Managing Director, EMEA, Global Finance, during the World’s Best Private Banks 2026 awards ceremony held on February 10 at Claridge’s, London.

London, England — Security Bank Corporation (PSE:SECB) has been named Best Private Bank in the Philippines by Global Finance as the in its World’s Best Private Banks 2026 awards, recognizing institutions that deliver strong advisory expertise, technology-enabled personalization, and multi-generational wealth solutions. 

Fiuu Predicts Top 2026 Trends in the Philippines’ Digital Payments Landscape

Fiuu, the leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has identified top trends and predictions for digital payments in the Philippines.

2025 was a pivotal year for the industry in the Philippines. A series of long-anticipated developments came together within a short period of time: the entry of Apple Pay and Google Pay, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ push for 24/7 real-time payment infrastructure, tighter anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and regulatory guidance across the financial system.

Collectively, these shifts changed the role of digital payments in everyday commerce. What was once driven by convenience and incentives has become a necessity for both consumers and merchants. Seamless availability, strong security standards, and regulatory compliance are no longer differentiators. They are now baseline expectations.

One of the largest primary care facilities of Maxicare has opened at the PNB Makati Financial Center, strengthening access to workplace healthcare in Makati.

Present during the lease signing were (from left) Maxicare Group CEO Christian Argos, Maxicare Health Services, Inc. President Josephine Lopez, PNB Holdings Corporation (PHC) President and COO Karlu Tan-Say, and PHC CFO Ponciano S. Carreon Jr.

Security Bank raises customer satisfaction with faster, smarter, everyday banking

Security Bank continues to strengthen the everyday banking experience for customers, delivering significant gains in customer satisfaction in 2025 after introducing improvements that made key services faster, simpler, and easier to access. 

By listening closely to customer feedback and redesigning critical banking journeys—from account opening to credit card services and customer support—the Bank improved satisfaction scores across multiple touchpoints, reinforcing its commitment to BetterBanking: simple, fast, and personal.

Filinvest Awards Ultimate Getaways in Grand Draw

Seven lucky customers win stays across Boracay, Cebu, Tagaytay, and more as the group caps 70th year celebrations.

Muntinlupa City, Philippines — Filinvest Group marked a major milestone to culminate its 70th anniversary celebration with the successful finale of its nationwide Dream Getaways Promo, bringing together its diverse portfolio of businesses from malls and hotels to banking and real estate into one unified customer experience.

After seven months of participation across the country, the campaign concluded with a grand draw at Festival Mall, Filinvest City, where seven lucky winners each received the ultimate prize: stays across all seven Filinvest hotel brands in premier destinations including Boracay, Cebu, and Tagaytay.