EastWest Guides Clients Through 2026 with Economic and Feng Shui Insights

Expert-led sessions to help clients navigate opportunities in a fast‑shifting economic landscape

In line with its commitment to empower clients with insights that fuel informed and confident decision making, East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) hosted a series of curated events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to usher in the Year of the Fire Horse with a forward-looking economic outlook for 2026.

The sessions brought together clients from the bank’s Retail, Priority, and Corporate Banking, offering exclusive insights from experts to help them navigate the year ahead with confidence, enhance their wealth management plans, and support their long‑term financial well‑being.

PHINMA marks major milestones in Bacolod’s emerging North District

TRYP by Wyndham Joint venture signing and groundbreaking signal visible momentum for Saludad Township 

Bacolod’s growth is moving northward, and Saludad is moving with it.

As Bacolod expands beyond its traditional center, North District, the city’s fastest emerging growth area, is beginning to take shape. It is where Bacolod’s next phase of development is unfolding. At its heart is Saludad, the master-planned township helping pioneer this growth and becoming the address Bacolod is growing into.

PHINMA Hospitality breaks ground on TRYP by Wyndham Bacolod in Saludad

Reflecting PHINMA’s strong support for Bacolod City’s economic growth and tourism development, PHINMA Hospitality has broken ground on TRYP by Wyndham Bacolod last March 4 in the Saludad township of PHINMA Properties.

The groundbreaking of TRYP by Wyndham Bacolod in Saludad was attended by (L-R) PHINMA Microtel Hotels Director Ar. Luis Nakpil, PHINMA Hospitality Management Company President & COO Dean Cid, PHINMA Microtel Hotels Director Miguel del Rosario, PHINMA Hospitality & PHINMA Microtel Hotels CEO Jose Mari del Rosario, PHINMA Corp. President & COO Dr. Chito Salazar, Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya, JEPP Real Estate Co. President and JEPP Property Corp. Director Pia Dabao, PHINMA Properties and JEPP Property Corporation President & CEO Pete Felix, JEPP Real Estate Co. Corporate Secretary Mike Puentevella, PHINMA Properties Chief Housing Officer and JEPP Property Corp. COO Paolo Reyes, PHINMA Properties and JEPP Property Corporation CFO and Treasurer Michael Hilado, and Royal Pineda+ Architecture.Design Principal Architect Ar. Royal Pineda.

Sun Life Foundation expands basic healthcare access in Central Luzon with turnover of three new health stations

Thousands of residents in Central Luzon have gained access to basic healthcare services following the recent turnover of three new health stations by Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) to communities in the region.

Implemented in partnership with Health Futures Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the Sun Life Barangay Health Stations program expands healthcare access by constructing equipped and fully functional health stations in remote, low-income, and underserved communities. Here, residents can receive health services, including vaccinations, prenatal checkups, and health education.

Omega Healthcare Scales USRN Hiring Across Its Manila and Cebu Delivery Centers

The expansion addresses rising demand for non-bedside nursing roles supporting the US healthcare system while creating more in-country career opportunities for Filipino nurses

Omega Healthcare, a leading Multinational Corporation and a provider of technology-enabled healthcare solutions, is ramping up hiring for US-registered nurses (USRNs) across its Manila and Cebu delivery centers to support the growing demand for non-bedside clinical services for the United States healthcare system.

The initiative is part of the company’s plan to expand its Philippine workforce to 4,000–5,000 employees this year, further strengthening the country’s role in Omega Healthcare’s global delivery network.

Sun Life and Borough Group of Clinics collaborate to advance accessible, holistic healthcare for Filipinos

Atty. Paolo Macapagal, General Counsel of Sun Life Philippines; Abigail Viaje, Chief Actuary of Sun Life Philippines; JJ Moreno, President of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc.; Dr. Ches Heredia, CEO and Head Ophthalmologist of Borough Lasik Center; Karlo Sanchez, General Manager of Borough Group of Clinics; and Anne Sino Cruz, Marketing Head of Borough Group of Clinics.

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. recently announced its tie-up with Borough Group of Clinics, marking the start of a shared commitment to provide more accessible, preventive, and holistic healthcare solutions to Filipinos. The collaboration was formalized during a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony held at the Sun Life Centre.

Security Bank, VeritasPay expand digital payment solutions for MSMEs

Security Bank and VeritasPay have teamed up to expand payment solutions to MSMEs. Seated (L-R): John David Yap, EVP and Business Banking Segment Head, Security Bank; Christopher Payne, President and CEO, VeritasPay; and Lex Cimagala, FVP and Customer Value Proposition Head, Security Bank. Standing (L-R): Meynard Espinosa, AVP and Product Manager, Security Bank; Carl Tienzo, General Manager & Business Development Head, VeritasPay; Kristine Cruz, Business Operations Head, VeritasPay; and Xyrus Dayao, Business Development Manager, VeritasPay