Ready, Set, Jet: Turn Your 2026 Travel Resolutions into Reality at the Metrobank Travel Fair this Feb 20-22

We all have that "someday" list, especially when it comes to fantasy trips. Maybe it’s a family cruise through the Caribbean, a solo soul-searching trip in Japan, or a luxury weekend tucked away in an El Nido lagoon. 

But as February rolls around and the months start flying by on the calendar, those 2026 travel resolutions often risk becoming "next year" plans instead.

The good thing is your dreams don’t have to stay dreams forever. They can still make it out of the group chats when you head to the Glorietta Activity Center on February 20 to 22, 2026 for The Metrobank Travel Fair, which transforms the heart of Makati into a one-stop portal for the world’s best destinations.

Security Bank opens new branches nationwide to start 2026

Security Bank executives and guests at the opening of the Bank’s 381st branch in Angeles City, Pampanga (From left): Ferdie Uy, FVP and Region Head; Yvonne Tagle, Business Manager of Angeles-The Infinity Branch; Cirilo P. Noel, Chairman of Security Bank; Estelita Daraman, Owner of Suncoast Events & Villas, Suncoast Coffee Shop, and Ljenj Apartelle; Byron John Siy, Lessor and General Manager, AC Beautiful Island Realty Devt. Corp.; Victor Lee Meng Teck, President and CEO of Security Bank; Rafael Angeles - Executive Secretary of Mayor of Angeles; Rowena Pangilinan, FVP and Area Head; Ma. Lourdes Alejandrino, Former Mayor of Arayat, Pampanga; Leslie Cham, EVP and Branch Banking Group Head; Victor Jose "Chichos" Luciano, Former President and CEO of Clark International Airport; JD Yap, EVP and Business Banking Segment Head; Ronald Austria, SVP and Luzon Distribution Head

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.

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.

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.