PNB Holdings advances wellness efforts with World Health Day blood drive

Employees from tenant companies at PNB Makati Center participate in the Lifesaver Blood Donation Drive on World Health Day.

PNB Holdings Corporation marked World Health Day on April 7 by hosting the Lifesaver Blood Donation Drive in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross, bringing together its Makati Center office tenants for a collective public health initiative.

Now on its third year, the activity forms part of the Company’s broader health and wellness agenda, encompassing initiatives for both employees and the communities it serves.

Security Bank Foundation recognized by DepEd for nationwide support to public education

Security Bank Foundation, represented by SBFI Trustee Melissa Aquino, SBFI Executive Director Louie De Real, and SBFI Resource Mobilization Officer Ricardo Llego, received the Benefactor’s Award from DepEd Region III, led by Regional Director Dr. Ronnie Mallari, CESO III

Makati City – Security Bank Foundation (SBFI) has been recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd) for its continued support to public education, including receiving the Benefactor’s Award from DepEd Region III (Central Luzon).

The Foundation was also honored with Regional Educational Partner Awards from DepEd Region IV-A (CALABARZON), alongside Division Partner Awards from Batangas City, Laguna Province, Zamboanga City, and Ozamiz City. These recognitions were conferred during DepEd’s stakeholder appreciation events held nationwide. 

Sun Life Foundation and WWF Philippines scale up food security and climate resilience program in Surigao del Norte

Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), in partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines, recently launched a Food Shed Farming Enterprise project in Surigao del Norte, bolstering efforts to promote food security and climate resilience in the province.

The project will build four new food sheds in Barangay Julio Ouano, Pungtod, Ombong, and San Pedro in Alegria, benefiting 120 rice farmers and 600 residents. The sheds, which are constructed using sustainable materials, utilize highly replicable climate-adaptive farming technologies like composting, rainwater harvesting, and natural pest and disease control to produce food. The aim is to improve access to locally produced, affordable, and nutritious food in remote and low-income communities, provide sustainable agriculture-based livelihoods, and enhance resilience against challenges posed by climate change.

Security Bank Capital rises to #2 among Corporate Issue Managers in the Philippines

Security Bank Capital receives Top 2 Corporate Issue Manager/Arranger (Investment House Category) honors at the 21st PDS Annual Awards Night. In photo (from left to right): Ramon Monzon, Philippine Dealing System Group President & CEO; Marvin Matias, Security Bank Capital Director & Coverage and Origination Team Head; Mia Elissa R. Bueno, Security Bank Capital Syndicate & Distribution Officer; Virgilio Chua, Security Bank Capital President & CEO; Daisy Garcia, Security Bank Capital Executive Director & Syndicate and Distribution Head; Maria Margarita Antoinette Lee, Security Bank Capital Executive Director & Coverage and Origination Team Head; and Stephanie Marie Zulueta, Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. President.

Billease Pushes BNPL Forward in the Philippines with iPhone 17 Raffle

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is reshaping Filipino purchasing power, and Billease is positioning itself as the frontrunner in this fast-growing financial trend. With inflation and rising costs squeezing household budgets, BNPL services have become a lifeline for many consumers allowing them to stretch payments, manage expenses, and still enjoy the latest lifestyle upgrades.

BNPL and Filipino Spending Power

BNPL adoption in the Philippines has surged as more consumers seek flexible financing for essentials and big-ticket items.

Younger Filipinos, especially Gen Z and millennials, are driving this growth, using BNPL for gadgets, fashion, and even daily needs.

Billease stands out by offering perks beyond installment plans, reward programs, promos, and exclusive deals that enhance affordability.

The Smart Saver’s Guide to Surviving Rising Prices

At this point, checking prices before buying anything is already a must. One minute you’re grabbing your usual coffee, the next you’re doing mental math like, “Wait… has this always been this expensive?” Between rising gas prices, pricier groceries, and everything in between, it’s getting harder to pretend your budget hasn’t changed.

Now more than ever, it helps to be more intentional with how your money moves—because even small shifts can add up over time.

VUL: The Entrepreneur’s Tool for Wealth Preservation

For entrepreneurs, success is rarely linear. Income can peak in one season and soften in another, opportunities arrive without warning, and personal and professional risks are part of everyday decision-making. While building a business demands agility, preserving the wealth that comes with it calls for a different mindset – one anchored on protection, discipline, and long-term planning.

This is where Variable Unit-Linked (VUL) insurance becomes especially relevant for today’s entrepreneurs.