Security Bank Corporation has closed a PHP2.7-billion 15-year green project finance facility for Astra Solar Energy Corp., supporting an 80.6MW solar plant in Currimao, Ilocos Norte and strengthening its role in financing large-scale renewable infrastructure in the Philippines.
The Bank acted as Sole Lender, Green Loan Coordinator, and Hedging Bank for the transaction, while Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation served as Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner.
Billease has officially cemented its position as the country’s premier Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider, riding the wave of surging consumer demand for flexible payment solutions and the rapid expansion of the Philippine fintech ecosystem.
Billease: Driving BNPL Growth
Billease has established itself as the leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform in the Philippines, driven by strong consumer adoption and strategic expansion. The company’s recent acquisition of a rural bank has strengthened its lending capacity, allowing it to reach more communities and extend financial access to underserved markets.
“Our mission is to democratize access to credit,” said Georg Steiger, CEO and Co-founder of Billease. “We’re committed to empowering Filipinos with smarter, more flexible ways to manage their finances.”
Entitled “Women’s Wealth in Focus,” the research shows that 51% of Filipinas bear the sole responsibility of managing their household’s daily finances, while 85% expect to financially support their parents’ current or future elderly care. Yet, despite these heavy responsibilities, only 20% are setting aside 10% or more of their income for parental care.
How GCash for Business Helps Bring Those Experiences to Life
The local food scene has never been more exciting than in the past few years. With new concepts emerging and a constant demand for something fresh, business owners are constantly thinking about how to ensure they’re set for success.
The modern dining experience is holistic, and the most successful food entrepreneurs understand that every detail shapes how a brand is remembered. Today, it’s not just about what’s on the plate. It’s about every touchpoint before and after the meal – from how customers first discover a restaurant online, to how they’re welcomed, how efficiently they’re served.
Yet across today’s food scene, the experience is constantly challenged by a recurring issue: friction and delays in payment. For three food entrepreneurs, solving this has become central to building their businesses.
In line with our evolving brand identity, the company, formerly known as Insular Life, is now officially referred to as InLife.
Workplace benefits are evolving as forward-thinking organizations transition from viewing them as a mere cost to a strategic investment. In today’s competitive landscape, employee benefits are the engine that strengthens workforce productivity, supports holistic well-being, and ensures long-term organizational sustainability.
To retain a high-performing team, companies must bridge the growing “well-being gap,” a space where health, psychological safety, and financial security are no longer optional, but prioritized. Addressing these needs is not just a moral imperative; it is a business one, directly impacting the bottom line by reducing turnover and driving deeper workforce engagement.
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Bills don’t always arrive with a warning. A subscription renews, a utility rate adjusts, a weekend plan comes together — and before long, next month’s salary already feels allocated.
Hosted by Ginelle Sequitin and Ian Murillo, the podcast explores financial realities through two distinct lenses: With a combined reach of over 250,000 followers on TikTok and 27,000 on Instagram, Ginelle, a financial advisor, offers insights from a more seasoned perspective, while Ian, a content creator, shares the realities of a younger audience. Together, they unpack financial challenges and practical ways to deal with and overcome them.
