Saturday, November 7, 2026

Atty. Noreen San Luis-Lutey brings Credentials to Lead the LTO

Atty. Noreen Bernadette San Luis-Lutey with Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Naga Mayor Leni Robredo.

With the leadership of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) under renewed public scrutiny, the qualifications of Atty. Noreen Bernadette San Luis-Lutey underscore the need for experienced, reform-oriented leadership in an agency responsible for road safety and services that affect millions of Filipino motorists.

A lawyer, registered nurse, and Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) Rank V, San Luis-Lutey brings more than a decade of experience in land transportation governance, backed by a record of public service innovations, institutional reforms, and road safety initiatives.

San Luis-Lutey has held leadership positions within the LTO itself, serving as Regional Director in Bicol and CALABARZON. Her experience has given her firsthand knowledge of the agency's operations, from licensing and vehicle registration to traffic enforcement, frontline service delivery, and coordination with local government units.

Kwento ng Isa, Tiwala ng Marami: A Step-by-Step Guide to Borrowing Responsibly with GLoan

Joan Guifaya, Sari-Sari Store Owner and GLoan User

Whether it’s a business that needs restocking, a child’s school expenses, or an unexpected gap in the household budget, life has a way of throwing financial needs when we least expect them. For many Filipinos, access to credit can provide helpful breathing room so they can keep other priorities on track.

According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) 2025 Consumer Finance and Inclusion Survey, more Filipinos are now moving towards formal lenders and away from informal borrowing options to cover essentials such as food, education, healthcare, and livelihood expenses. This reflects a wider mindset, too. A TransUnion's Consumer Pulse Study found that 58% see access to credit as an important tool to achieve their financial goals.

Maya Makes Crypto Easy to Try: Buy for Just ₱1 and Get a Chance to Win ₱1M!

Ever been curious about crypto but thought it was too complicated or that you needed a lot of money to get started? You're not alone.

With Maya Crypto, you can explore, buy, sell, and receive supported cryptocurrencies directly within the Maya app. No separate trading platform or big budget needed to take that first step.

And that's not all. There's even more to look forward to when you explore crypto with Maya.

Friday, November 6, 2026

A School Canteen, a Neighborhood Store: How Two Entrepreneurs Found New Ways to Earn with Maya Business

In photo (L-R): Mark Limjuco, Von Bindolo, and Nieves Nale

For many Filipino entrepreneurs, new business opportunities can come from unexpected places. Sometimes, it's something discovered while scrolling on social media. Other times, it's a conversation that opens the door to new possibilities.

For Mark Limjuco, a school canteen in Roxas City, Capiz became more than just a place where students could grab a quick meal. Meanwhile, in Cagayan de Oro City, Nieves Nale found ways to keep her neighborhood store growing, even after facing setbacks along the way.

Filinvest Group earns Golden Arrows anew for strong corporate governance

The Filinvest Group continued its record of strong corporate governance as its four publicly listed companies were once again recognized at the 2026 Golden Arrow Awards organized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).

The Filinvest Group at the 2026 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard Golden Arrow Awards. (From Left) Atty. Claribelle Bautista-Perez, Chief Compliance Officer, EastWest; Atty. Jennifer Lee, Senior Legal Counsel, FDC; Ana Venus A. Mejia, EVP, Treasurer, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Operations Officer, FLI and Treasurer and Chief Finance Officer, FILRT; Patricia Carmen D. Pineda, FDC and FILRT Group Investor Relations Head; Atty. Estrella Elamparo, Compliance Officer and Head of Legal, FDC and; Rens V. Cruz II, FDC and FILRT Group Investor Relations Manager.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Security Bank Wealth highlights the growing need for integrated wealth planning

Midyear events in Manila and Davao bring together experts on investing, wealth protection, succession, and legacy planning

Security Bank Wealth brought together industry experts during its 2026 Midyear Events in Manila and Davao to help clients make more informed decisions about growing, protecting, and transferring wealth. The events highlighted how an integrated approach to investing, wealth protection, succession, and legacy planning can help build resilient wealth across generations.

Building wealth is one thing. Preserving it, protecting it, and preparing it for the next generation is another.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Wealth Management Unlocked: UnionBank’s wealth onboarding journey recognized at the Asian Banker Philippine Awards 2026

Preserving and building wealth should start with an experience that is empowering and seamless. Today’s customers are looking for a financial partner who understands their ambitions and delivers tailored solutions to help them secure their long-term legacy.

To meet these needs, UnionBank of the Philippines has redefined the wealth onboarding journey into a frictionless welcome that transforms the once tedious first step into an inspiring beginning.