Sunday, July 19, 2026

Robi Domingo's Boss Era is All About Putting People First

For years, Robi Domingo has been one of the country's most recognizable television personalities, effortlessly hosting live shows, interviewing celebrities, and becoming a familiar face in Filipino homes. Away from the spotlight, however, he has embraced a role that's redefining what success means to him - an entrepreneur, employer, and leader.

Alongside his thriving media career, Robi has expanded into entrepreneurship through his ventures in the milk tea industry and his food business, Oink. While building successful businesses has been rewarding, it has also given him a new perspective on leadership and responsibility. "They're both challenging in very different ways. When you're in front of the camera, the pressure is immediate. You have to think on your feet and deliver your best because you only have one chance to get it right," he shares. "Running a business is a different kind of pressure because it's long-term. You're not just thinking about yourself anymore - you think about your business partners, your employees, your customers, and the families that depend on the business. Every decision, whether it's marketing, product development, or operations, has a ripple effect."

Security Bank awards BYD Sealion 6 DM-i to grand winner of 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle Promo

(From left): Fortunato Miguel Gupit, CASA Growth and Retention Manager. Deborah “Debbie” Novero and her brother, winner of the brand-new BYD Sealion 6 DM-i during the handover ceremony at BYD Bacoor

Security Bank officially concluded its 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle Promo after successfully awarding two BYD Sealion 6 DM-i units to lucky clients, marking one of the Bank’s biggest raffle prize giveaways to date.

The campaign rewarded clients for saving and maintaining deposits with Security Bank while encouraging greater engagement through digital banking channels. Over the course of the promo, clients nationwide had the opportunity to win premium prizes through multiple raffle draws, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to making saving more rewarding for Filipinos.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Sun Life Strengthens High-Net-Worth Advisory Capabilities as 100 Advisors Complete Exclusive CTEP Certification Program

Marking a significant milestone in its commitment to elevating expertise within its high-net-worth advisory team, Sun Life Philippines announced that 100 financial advisors have successfully completed an exclusive delivery of the Chartered Trust and Estate Planner (CTEP) program. 

A specialized program, CTEP equipped participating advisors with advanced knowledge across six comprehensive modules covering estate planning fundamentals, estate taxation, wills and trust strategies, gifting and life insurance planning, business succession arrangements, and special powers of attorney.

Delivered by seasoned financial industry experts, the CTEP curriculum combined comprehensive theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, enabling advisors to apply learning immediately to real-world client scenarios involving business succession, philanthropic structuring, and incapacity planning.

UnionBank Private wins triple global awards for next-generation wealth management excellence

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) has earned multiple international recognitions at the prestigious Global Private Banker Innovation Awards 2026, underscoring its commitment to helping clients build and preserve their financial legacy through tailored wealth management solutions and NextGen empowerment. Through UnionBank Private—its highest-tier wealth management segment serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals—the Bank was recognized for delivering holistic and forward-looking financial solutions, securing three major accolades:

Best Next-Generation Offering - Philippines

Best Private Bank for Client Experience – Philippines

Excellence in Intergenerational Services by a Private Bank

Ate Shawie’s grocery list comes with advice on life’s essentials

Imagine walking into a supermarket and seeing Megastar Sharon Cuneta working as a clerk, helping shoppers fill their carts. One moment, she's at the checkout counter recommending must-have essentials; the next, she's strolling through the aisles, sharing practical tips and chatting with shoppers like everyone's trusted Ate.

This is the premise of InLife's latest campaign featuring InLife's Dreamweaver Sharon Cuneta, which encourages Filipinos to rethink what truly belongs on their essentials list. Through familiar grocery staples and relatable life moments, the campaign delivers a timely reminder that insurance is no longer just a luxury but an essential part of protecting the people and future we value most.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Your Mid-Year Money Reset: Five Ways to Make the Rest of 2026 Count

There's something about the middle of the year that makes people reassess everything: the routines they've kept, the goals they've quietly abandoned, and the habits they want to change. Money shouldn't be any different.

Halfway through 2026 isn't just another milestone on the calendar, it's an opportunity to check whether your financial habits are still helping you get where you want to go. Because the smartest financial plans aren't the ones you never change, they're the ones that evolve as life does.

Whether your priorities have shifted or you're simply looking to finish the year stronger, here are six practical ways to give your finances a mid-year reset with Maya, the country's #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Security Bank refinances 17.4 MW Hermosa solar plant

Security Bank, CN Green Roof Asia, Climate Fund Managers, and Norfund have partnered to support renewable energy delivery to Bataan communities. Seated (L-R): Marie Carmela Lim, Sales and Acquisition Head, Security Bank; Virgilio Chua, President and CEO, Security Bank Capital and Investment Corporation; Yvonne Joanna Marcelo, Corporate Banking Group Head, Security Bank; Steve Rawles, CEO, CN Green Roof Asia; John Benedict Victorino, Senior Investment Manager, Climate Fund Managers; and Ryan Oetama, Investment Manager, Climate Fund Managers. Standing (L-R): Marvin Matias, Coverage and Origination Team Head, Security Bank Capital and Investment Corporation; Josh Carlo Samson, Other Fiduciary Services Dept. Head, Security Bank; Westin Raymond Contreras, Investment Consultant, CN Green Roof Philippines; Michael Patrick Cruz, Corporate Banking Team Head, Security Bank; Mary Joy Flores, Finance Manager, CN Green Roof Philippines; Donna Talledo, Legal Consultant, CN Green Roof Philippines; and Emylou Jane Juanillo, Corporate Banking Jr. Relationship Manager, Security Bank