Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Security Bank Capital arranges Asialink Group’s PHP4 billion CGIF-backed social note issuances to expand MSME financing

Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (Security Bank Capital), the wholly owned investment banking arm of Security Bank Corporation, successfully arranged and managed PHP4 billion in privately placed corporate note issuances for Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC), Global Dominion Financing, Inc. (GDFI) and South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC), collectively the Asialink Group. The notes are guaranteed by the Credit Guarantee & Investment Facility (CGIF). 

Proceeds from the notes will be used to expand the Asialink Group’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) loan portfolios, supporting a sector that remains a key driver of economic growth and job creation in the Philippines, yet continues to face gaps in access to formal financing.

Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Makes History with First-Ever Daily Free Fan Voting, Powered by Maya

Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2026 raises the bar with the launch of its first-ever daily free fan voting experience powered by Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines and Official Voting Partner of MUPh 2026.

Through the Maya app, pageant fans can conveniently cast votes for their favorite candidates and receive free votes every day, allowing them to consistently show support throughout the competition. This makes fan participation more accessible and rewarding, enabling more Filipinos to actively take part in the journey to the crown.

For the first time ever, fans will also be able to participate in live voting during the coronation night. This marks a significant step forward in making the Miss Universe Philippines experience more interactive, secure, and inclusive.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Security Bank teams up with Toyota Auto Auction to offer better access to quality pre-owned vehicles

(L-R): Yvette Go, FVP and Property Management Division Head, Security Bank; Charles Malvin Ching, SVP and Chief Administrative Officer, Security Bank; Hirofumi Umeno, Board Director, EVP and Head of Alliance Segment, Security Bank; Naoki Ando, President, Toyota Tsusho Philippines Corporation; Yoshihiro Goto; First Vice President, Toyota Motors Philippines and Toyota Auto Auction General Manager; and Chrisline Balute, Senior Manager, Security Bank

Security Bank Corporation (PSE:SECB) has partnered with Toyota Auto Auction (TAA), the auction services business of Toyota Tsusho Philippines, to optimize the sale of the Bank’s repossessed vehicles through a professional and transparent auction platform. 

Sun Life shines a light on real employee journeys with new “Employee Diaries” video series

Margie Endres, Sun Life Client

Behind every payslip is a story of ambition, sacrifice, and perseverance. For many Filipino employees, the path towards financial stability is paved with everyday struggles – enduring long commutes, managing packed schedules, and balancing multiple responsibilities – all while trying to make their salary last.

These realities take the spotlight in Sun Life Philippines’ new “Employee Diaries” video series that highlights the real-life stories of two Filipino employees as they navigate pivotal moments in their financial journeys. The series shines a light on the challenges many employees face and how a reliable Partner for Life can help them live bright now.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Zed Expands Its Credit Card to Android, Unlocking Access for Nearly 200,000 on Waitlist

Android rollout brings unlimited virtual cards, zero FX fees with no currency markup, Google Pay, and seamless bill-splitting on credit to Filipino cardholders.

Zed announced the launch of its Android app, opening access to the majority of its nearly 200,000-person waitlist and marking a major step in bringing a new kind of credit card to Filipinos across the country.

Built in Silicon Valley and licensed under the BSP, Zed is creating financial products from the ground up for the next generation of young professionals. The result is a modern credit card experience designed around how Filipinos actually live today—traveling, shopping online, and splitting expenses with friends—without the friction, hidden fees, or security risks that have long defined credit cards in the local market.

Sunday, February 15, 2026

How Regular Food Delivery Users Are Rethinking the Way They Pay

For many Filipinos, ordering food has become part of the weekly rhythm. A quick lunch between meetings, a late-night craving after work, or a weekend treat shared with family—food delivery is no longer an occasional indulgence but a regular habit.

Among frequent users, how they pay is quietly changing.

Instead of chasing one-off promos or switching apps for discounts, digitally minded consumers are starting to look for payment options that work seamlessly with the routines they already have. That’s where the EastWest–foodpanda Visa Credit Card comes in—designed to fit naturally into how people order, pay, and repeat the cycle the following week.

Your Dinner Plans This Love Month, Now With 20% Cashback When You Pay With Your Maya Credit Card

February usually means more dinner plans than usual. Some are dates. Some are catch-ups. Some are just excuses to go somewhere good. And if a solid night out for you means great food, good company, and a bill that doesn’t kill the vibe, this one’s for you.

This Love Month, Maya, the #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform in the Philippines, is adding a little extra value to your nights out. Credit Cardholders can enjoy 20% cashback on a minimum single receipt of ₱3,500 at participating restaurants, capped at  ₱1,000, when you pay with your Maya Credit Card.

Whether it’s an intimate table for two, shared plates with friends, or finally checking out that restaurant you’ve had saved for months, the idea is simple: enjoy the night, and get something back.