Sunlife Receives Golden Arrow Award for 8th Consecutive Year for Corporate Governance Excellence

2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard recognition underscores Sunlife’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and protecting the long-term interests of Clients

Atty. Paolo Macapagal, General Counsel of Sunlife Philippines, at the Golden Arrow Awards 2026

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sunlife) has been recognized with a Golden Arrow Award for the eighth consecutive year, based on the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).

The recognition reflects Sunlife’s sustained commitment to strong corporate governance and responsible business practices. More importantly, it reinforces the standards that help Sunlife protect its Clients’ interests, make sound decisions, manage risks responsibly, and remain accountable to the people it serves.

A Legacy Course, Reimagined: Landco Joins Golf Specialists in Proposal to Rehabilitate John Hay Golf Course

Landco Pacific Corporation, the leisure real estate developer under the MVP Group, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Turfgrass Management Inc. (TMI) and Golfplus Management Inc. (GMI). The three companies will jointly pursue the development, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of the John Hay Golf Course in Camp John Hay, Baguio City.

Under the agreement, the partners will prepare and submit an unsolicited proposal to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The proposal covers a long-term lease of at least 25 years.

Security Bank earns Three Golden Arrows, reinforcing commitment to responsible banking

Independent governance recognition underscores the Bank's focus on accountability, transparency, and responsible oversight

Security Bank was recognized with three Golden Arrows by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). Present to receive the recognition were (L-R) Atty. Karreen Ballesteros, VP and Corporate Governance and Data Protection Officer, and Anna Christina M. Chinjen, SVP and Chief Compliance Officer.

Makati City, Philippines — Security Bank has earned Three Golden Arrows from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), reinforcing its commitment to the standards of governance that matter to customers, investors, and the public. 

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.

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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.