Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Maya bags Gold and Silver at PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026

Maya, the Philippines’ leading digital financial services platform, won two accolades at the PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026—Gold in the Best Brand Collaboration category and Silver in the Consumer Launch category. Its Welcome to Maya Black campaign was also shortlisted in the PR Event category. 

Maya took home Gold in the Best Brand Collaboration category, a new award under the Effectiveness track, for its 2025 campaign, Save a Housemate. Save with Maya. 

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Billease grows FY2025 revenue over 80% to US$151 million as net profit rises to US$13.6 million

The consumer-finance platform delivered a return on assets of 6.8% while investing in growth ahead of its move into banking

Billease, one of the Philippines’ leading consumer finance and buy-now-pay-later platforms, today reported audited consolidated results for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. Revenue grew more than 80% to US$151.2 million and net profit reached US$13.6 million, extending Billease’s multi-year track record of profitability—a rare position in a market where the majority of digital banks and lenders remain in the red.

The platform’s gross loan book grew more than 77% to US$212.1 million, total assets reached US$233.5 million, and Billease now onboards more than 100,000 new customers every month. The business delivered a return on assets of roughly 6.8%.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Alcantara Foundation and Alsons Dev Gain National Recognition for Championing Davao’s Creative Community

Representatives of the Alcantara Foundation and Alsons Dev at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards, where their joint initiative was a Finalist in the Outstanding CSR Project for Arts and Culture category.

The Conrado Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (Alcantara Foundation) was recognized as a Finalist in the Outstanding CSR Project for Arts and Culture category at the 2026 CSR Guild Awards, held on June 30, 2026 at The Westin Manila in Mandaluyong City, for its corporate social responsibility initiative with Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev).

Recognition was given for the Alcantara Foundation and Alsons Dev’s joint project aimed at strengthening Davao City’s creative industry. A key milestone is the 2025 Culture, Arts, and Heritage Summit, a multi-stakeholder platform that convened over 300 artists, cultural workers, and representatives from the government, academe, and private sector to identify sector needs, co-develop strategies, and help build an enabling environment for creative growth.

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