No Big Plans Needed: Your Guide to a Summer You Can Say YES To

Filipinos are making smarter choices this summer - from planning trips more thoughtfully, splitting costs with their barkada, and staying closer to home without losing the fun of the season. This year, GCash is enabling smarter summer choices for every barkada, making memories more fun and rewarding.

From April til May, GCash is bringing summer fun and rewards to different events with the YES HQ, a fun activity zone where barkadas can do a set of challenges for a chance to win sulit summer prizes. At each of these events, you can also unlock various deals and promos when you pay with GCash.

YES HQ is hitting six locations in and outside Metro Manila. Find a stop near you and make sure you visit – each stop is packed with lots of fun and rewards for your barkada! 

Need Extra Funds, Fast? Now You Can Get Up to ₱50,000 with Maya Easy Credit

There are moments when you need a little extra funds, fast. Not because something went wrong, but because things don’t always line up perfectly: bills overlap, expenses come in early, or your sweldo hasn’t landed yet. It happens.

That’s exactly where Maya Easy Credit from Maya, the country’s #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform, comes in.

Now with a higher limit of up to ₱50,000, Maya Easy Credit gives you quick access to extra funds when timing is off. Whether it’s covering overlapping bills, handling an expense before your next payout, or simply giving yourself more breathing room, it’s built to help you move through those moments—without overcomplicating things.

Because the reality is, many traditional options are de

Security Bank highlights broad-based growth, elects two new Board members at Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

Security Bank’s Board of Directors during the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on April 28, 2026. (First row, L-R) James JK Hung, Board Advisor; Enrico S. Cruz, Independent Director; Gerard H. Brimo, Independent Director; Michael Chua, Independent Director; Atty. Jose Perpetuo M. Lotilla, Independent Director; Stephen G. Tan, Independent Director; Esther Wileen S. Go, Independent Director; Mark Dennis Y.C. Joven, Independent Director; (Second row, L-R) Joel Raymond R. Ayson, Corporate Secretary; Victor Lee Meng Teck, President and CEO; Cirilo P. Noel, Chairman; Frederick Y. Dy, Chairman Emeritus; Diana P. Aguilar, Vice Chairperson; Daniel S. Dy, Director; Hirofumi Umeno, Director; and Maria Cristina A. Tingson, Director

Sun Life Philippines champions women’s financial empowerment at Go Negosyo Women Summit 2026

Sun Life Philippines took part in the Go Negosyo Women Summit 2026, reaffirming its commitment to empowering Filipina entrepreneurs through financial education, meaningful conversations, and access to practical financial tools.

The Women Summit serves as a platform to celebrate the resilience of Filipina entrepreneurs while equipping them with the knowledge, support, and networks they need to grow sustainable businesses. Through its collaboration with Go Negosyo, Sun Life Philippines supported the summit’s mission by offering on-site financial consultations and insights designed to help women entrepreneurs build lasting wealth – not just for their businesses, but for their families and future as well.

U Be the Judge: Experience First-Ever Live Scoring at Miss Universe Philippines 2026 with Maya

For the first time in Philippine pageant history, the crown won’t be decided by judges alone. This year, Filipinos get to take the judge’s seat.

Powered by Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines and Official Voting Partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2026, coronation night transforms into a fully interactive experience—where fans can score candidates live, in real time, alongside the Selection Committee.

EastWest, Puregold award BYD Seagull EV to ‘Always Panalo’ Visa promo grand winner

Raffle promo turns everyday grocery runs and card spending into big-ticket rewards

Maria Theresa Aguilar (middle), winner of the EastWest Puregold Always Panalo Visa Raffle Promo, receives her BYD Seagull EV from EastWest’s Romae Bargo (Product Management Officer) and Krisselle Sison (SAVP and Elite Products Head)

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest), together with Puregold Price Club, has awarded a BYD Seagull to the grand prize winner of the EastWest Puregold Always Panalo Visa Raffle Promo, highlighting how routine grocery spending and everyday card use can translate into major rewards.

Secure your future, empower your team: A Labor Day Guide to smart retirement planning

Labor Day is more than just a well-deserved break. It is a moment to honor the hard work that builds our nation and a prime opportunity to look toward the future. The focus is shifting from the daily grind to long-term security.

Whether you are an individual professional aiming for a graceful exit from the workforce or a business leader looking to protect your greatest asset, your people, understanding the landscape of retirement is essential.