InLife Benefits Partners with PhilHealth to Bring YAKAP Preventive Care Program to the Private Sector Workforce

(From left, counter clockwise): Dr. Charlotte Reyes - Chief Group Operations Officer, InLife Benefits; Noemi Azura - CEO and President, InLife Benefits; Dra. Bernadette Lico Vice President - PhilHealth Regional Office, NCR and Rizal; Raymond Acoba - Head of the Public Affairs Unit, PhilHealth Regional Office, NCR and Rizal; Atty. April Aceron - PhilHealth Legal Office; Dra. Isabel Umali - Deputy Medical Director, InLife Benefits; and Dr. Charlotte Reyes - Chief Group Operations Officer, InLife Benefits. 

InLife Benefits and PhilHealth recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bring the PhilHealth YAKAP Program closer to employees in the private sector, marking the first partnership of its kind between PhilHealth and a private healthcare benefits provider. The collaboration aims to raise awareness of preventive healthcare services, encourage early disease screening, and help more Filipinos maximize the health benefits available to them.

EastWest rewards Horizons Club members with lifestyle and travel prizes

Rewarding smart financial habits with wellness, travel, and lifestyle experiences

Saving and growing one's finances can now lead to rewarding experiences, from wellness and fitness perks to memorable travel adventures.

As consumers increasingly prioritize wellness, travel, and meaningful experiences, EastWest Horizons—the Bank’s preferential banking program for emerging affluent customers—continues to look for ways to deliver value beyond traditional banking, helping customers make the most of both their financial journey and their lifestyle aspirations.

Sun Life Grepa Wins Dual Honors for Social Impact and Employer Branding Excellence

Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the country's leading life insurance providers, has earned two prestigious industry recognitions that underscore its commitment to creating meaningful impact both within and beyond the workplace.

The company was recently awarded the Gold Award for Excellence in Employer Branding at the HR Excellence Awards 2026, recognizing its success in cultivating a workplace culture where employees are empowered to thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact.

The accolade highlights Sun Life Grepa's people-first approach to building an organization where collaboration, inclusivity, and purpose-driven work are at the heart of the employee experience. Through initiatives focused on professional development, employee well-being, engagement, and career growth, the company continues to foster an environment that enables employees to unleash their brightest selves.

Security Bank posts PHP6.1B H1 net income

Q2 net income rises 25% QoQ; first-half pre-provision operating profit grows 21% YoY

14 August 2026, Makati City, Philippines – Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) reported PHP6.1 billion in net income for the first half of 2026 (H1-2026), up 4% year-on-year (YoY), as stronger revenues, better operating efficiency, and prudent credit management supported the Bank’s performance. Second-quarter momentum strengthened, with Q2-2026 net income rising 25% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 11% year-on-year to PHP3.4 billion.

Pre-provision operating profit rose 21% year-on-year to PHP15.4 billion, reflecting the Bank’s core earnings expansion and continued focus on disciplined, quality growth. Total revenues increased 11% to PHP34.9 billion.

In line with our evolving brand identity, the company, formerly known as Insular Life, is now officially referred to as InLife.

InLife Global Care launched to close healthcare confidence gap for Filipinos

Plan offers P125M in coverage, worldwide healthcare access, guaranteed renewability up to age 99

Rising medical costs, gaps in existing health coverage and complex treatment options have given rise to a healthcare confidence gap, leaving Filipinos unable to seek proper medical care when the need arises. 

In 2025, the country’s Total Health Expenditure (THE), reached P1.87 trillion, a 15.1 percent increase from 2024’s THE of P1.63 trillion. Of this, 41.2% was paid out-of-pocket, placing a direct financial burden on individuals and families, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Meanwhile, 2026 medical costs can potentially increase to 16.1%, indicating a continued rapid increase in healthcare spending, which highlights the need for better healthcare funding among Filipinos. 

Visa and UMSI advance financial inclusion with new payment innovation for Filipino SMEs

UMSI has launched U Accept, an innovation powered by Visa that transforms a smartphone into a digital payment acceptance tool, enabling micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines to receive card and other contactless payment methods

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and USSC Money Services, Inc. (UMSI), one of the largest one-stop shops for financial services in the Philippines, are ushering in a new era of payments digitalization with the launch of U Accept, an innovative payment solution that empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to securely accept contactless card payments using an eligible smartphone.

The Top Things Filipinos Are Saving For—and Why They Matter

When people talk about saving money, they usually talk about numbers: how much they've managed to set aside, how much interest they're earning, how much more they need before they reach their goal. But behind every savings account is usually something much bigger: a long-awaited trip, a child's education, a first home, an emergency fund, or simply the peace of mind that comes from knowing you're financially prepared.

A look at anonymized and aggregated savings data from Maya, the country's leading financial services platform, shows that while financial priorities differ across stages of life, many of the reasons people save are surprisingly universal.  Across generations, they aren't simply putting money away—they're building toward the lives they want.

InLife bags twin awards at Insurance Asia Awards

InLife Executive Chairperson Nina D. Aguas and Vice Chairperson Luis C. la Ò hold the trophies from Insurance Asia Awards. With them are the members of the InLife Board of Trustees (From left): President and CEO Raoul Antonio E. Littaua, Atty. Victor P. Lazatin, Mona Lisa B. dela Cruz, Marietta C. Gorrez, Maria Noemi G. Azura, Gemilo J. San Pedro, and Justo A. Ortiz.

First and largest Filipino life insurer InLife received two awards at the Insurance Asia Awards in Singapore: its 10th Domestic Life Insurer of the Year – Philippines recognition and the Brand Transformation – Philippines award, affirming its commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and purposeful growth.

EastWest Priority puts deeper client relationships at the heart of wealth management

In wealth management, success for both client and bank is built through everyday conversations, advice shaped around real client needs, and relationships grounded in trust, understanding, and long-term stewardship.

For EastWest Priority, the wealth management segment of EastWest, this client-first approach has earned recognition from regional and global award-giving bodies. These distinctions reflect its efforts to make priority banking more personal, insight-led, and accessible for today’s affluent Filipinos.

EastWest Priority has received consecutive recognition for its client experience and banking proposition. It was named Outstanding Client Experience in Wealth Management at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards in both 2025 and 2026, Best Priority Banking Experience at the International Finance Magazine Awards for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025, and Best Private Bank by Global Finance in 2024 and 2025. Most recently, EastWest Priority was named Best Private Bank – Domestic at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026.

Security Bank and Pays0 partner to help businesses accept payments and move money more efficiently

Seated from left to right: Franco Tristan Corral, SAVP and Commercial Banking Deposit Team Head; Leslie Cham, EVP and Branch Banking Group Segment Head; Jing Luo, Founder and CEO of Pays0 Inc.; and Atty. Timothy Francis T. Yee, Director of Pays0 Inc, at the Memorandum of Agreement signing ceremony.

From accepting online payments to paying suppliers and employees, businesses need money to move quickly and reliably. Security Bank and Pays0 Inc., a licensed Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) and payment solutions provider, have partnered to help businesses do exactly that. 

Double the Win: Two-for-One Money Habits That Grow Your Wealth Without Feeling Like a Sacrifice

Forget strict self-denial. Being "good with money" no longer means resisting the urge to ‘add to cart’ and having to choose between spending, saving, or investing. Today’s smartest financial habits are about making one decision that accomplishes two goals at once.

Two-fold financial habits create simple, intentional routines in which every financial move sparks another win – like treating yourself to a long-awaited purchase while automatically funding your future. In fact, saving and investing don't just pay off in the long run. They can also turn every deposit into an instant thrill today. Have PHP 1,000 to save? What if it could win you a brand-new motorcycle or laptop?

If you want to make your money work twice as hard and score epic prizes while doing it, here are habits to help you spend smarter, grow your wealth, and even get rewarded along the way:

EastWest launches ECHO, AI-powered chatbot for business owners

Helping entrepreneurs access cash management solutions with greater ease and confidence

As more Filipino entrepreneurs turn to digital channels to manage and grow their businesses, they increasingly need quick, reliable access to information and solutions that can help them manage day-to-day financial operations efficiently. To support this, East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) launched ECHO (EastWest CMS Help Officer), an AI-powered chatbot designed to help business owners better understand and access the Bank’s Cash Management Services.

MSMEs continue to make up the vast majority of businesses in the Philippines, while recent business registration data points to a clear shift toward digital channels, with more entrepreneurs choosing to register and renew their businesses online for faster, more convenient transactions.

Sun Life Launches "Go Win with My Sun Life PH" Campaign to Empower Clients Through Digital Financial Management

Committed to empowering more Clients through digital financial management, Sun Life Philippines has launched "Go Win with My Sun Life PH," an exciting promo makes usage of the My Sun Life PH App rewarding in more ways than one.

Running from July 1 to September 30, 2026, the promo invites eligible policyholders of Clients of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. and investors of Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. to register on the My Sun Life PH App or Client Portal, unlocking both valuable rewards and seamless control over their financial journey.

Taking Control of One’s Financial Future

In today's fast-paced world, managing finances shouldn't be complicated. The My Sun Life PH App puts the power directly in Clients' hands, enabling them to:

Visa brings Apple Pay to its customers in the Philippines

An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced today that Visa debit and credit cardholders in the Philippines can now add their eligible cards to Apple Pay on their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online.

This announcement accelerates the digitalization of payments all while expanding payment options for Filipinos traveling abroad and visitors traveling to the Philippines. Across the Asia Pacific region, 97% of travelers[1] say that they will bring credit, debit, or prepaid cards on their trips, while only 17% intend to bring foreign currency. Among travelers, 38% said they prefer cards because of robust security and fraud protection features, while 20% cite wide acceptance. Apple Pay seamlessly delivers on these exact needs by making everyday transactions easy, secure, and private.

EastWest Renews Support for Domestic Tourism via Two-Year PHILTOA Partnership

Making banking easier for travelers while driving greater access to Philippine destinations

(from left) PHILTOA 2nd Vice President Harold Atondo, 1st Vice President Mary Ann Ong, and President Maria Lourdes Japson together with EastWest President Jacqueline Fernandez, SVP & Head of Unsecured Lending Alastair de Lara, and FVP & Head, Cards Product, Campaigns and Marketing Head Francis Ramon Tioseco

As part of its commitment to making banking easier for travelers, East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is renewing its support for Philippine tourism through a two-year partnership with the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) as the exclusive credit card partner and co-presenter of the 37th and 38th Philippine Travel Mart, the country's longest-running travel trade exhibition.

EastWest’s Investment Banking earns industry recognition for helping bring major capital market deals to life

EastWest's Investment Banking team has been recognized by two respected industry organizations for its work in the Philippine capital market. The awards acknowledge the team's involvement in significant fundraising transactions that have helped companies raise capital, and expanded investment opportunities for local investors.

The team recently received the IPO Deal of the Year – Philippines award from Asian Banking & Finance for its participation as a Domestic Participating Underwriter in the initial public offering of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. The Bank was also named among the Top 5 Corporate Issue Managers/Arrangers (Bank Category) by the PDS Group for its performance in 2025, a distinction that EastWest has maintained every year for the past six (6) years.

Big Home and Tech Upgrades are Now Within Reach with Maya Mini Payments at 0% Interest

Upgrading your laptop, replacing an old washing machine, or finally bringing home that new TV doesn't have to mean paying everything upfront. 

From August 1 to October 31, 2026, Maya, the country's leading digital financial services platform, is offering cardholders the opportunity to convert eligible electronics and home appliance purchases made with the Maya Black Credit Card or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card into a  3-month Mini Payment plan with an effective 0% interest. To make the offer even sweeter, processing fees are waived for Mini Payments created until September 30, 2026.

Salady, Korea's biggest salad chain, to open at PNB Makati Center

A fresh dining experience is set to open at PNB Makati Center as (from left) Palette Passion Inc., Head of Operations Austin Villamanca, President Arvin Pitao, PNB Holdings Corporation President Karlu T. Say, and PHC Chief Financial Officer Ponciano S. Carreon, Jr. formalize their partnership through a ceremonial lease signing on July 29, 2026.

PNB Makati Center is set to welcome Salady Philippines, bringing Korea's biggest salad chain to the heart of Makati's business district and further strengthening the property’s evolving dining and retail offerings.

Through its Philippine master franchisee, Palette Passion Inc., Salady has begun expanding its footprint in the country following the brand’s success in South Korea. Known for its menu of fresh salads, grain bowls, wraps, and protein-rich meals, they have built a loyal following by making healthy eating accessible, convenient, and affordable for everyday consumers. 

UnionBank Brings Apple Pay to its Customers in the Philippines

An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) today brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in the Philippines. Apple Pay is an easy, secure, and private way to pay in-store, in-app, and online.

To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button, authenticate, and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more places that accept contactless payments.

"As we continue building a next-generation bank, we're focused on making everyday banking and payments simpler, safer, and more intuitive. Bringing Apple Pay to UnionBank cardholders enhances the payment experience by allowing customers to pay quickly and securely with the devices they use every day. Whether they're shopping in-store, online, or in-app, customers can enjoy a more seamless way to pay, with the security and convenience they expect from UnionBank." said UnionBank President and CEO Ana Aboitiz Delgado.

What a Lawyer's Journey Teaches Us About Second Chances—and the Filipinos Writing Their Own Stories

“Minsan, may mga pangarap na hindi natutupad. Pero may mga pangarap na hindi sinusukuan.” These words anchor the journey of Atty. Sheila Gomez, the spotlight of the latest #GCashStories installment that recently moved audiences online. 

Her path—juggling the demands of being a working law student, falling short of passing her first Bar exam, and ultimately triumphing to become a lawyer—stands as a powerful reminder: sometimes, a second chance and the right financial support through tools like GLoan are all it takes to rewrite a life's trajectory.

But while Atty. Sheila’s milestone is an extraordinary feat, millions of Filipinos are winning their own victories on different stages. Progress, after all, looks different for everyone. Behind each of these milestones is the indomitable Filipino spirit—and the value of a trusted financial partner committed to helping each one see their dreams prevail.