EastWest Priority Wins Outstanding Client Experience Award at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2025

EastWest Priority, the affluent banking arm of EastWest, has been awarded Outstanding Client Experience in Wealth Management at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2025. This honor affirms EastWest Priority’s focus on thoughtful, tailored service and wealth strategies that speak to the needs of affluent clients across the country.

Raffy S. Algarra Jr., EastWest Head of Financial Markets and Wealth Management, receives the Best Discretionary and Advisory Services Offering award at the 2025 Global Private Banking Innovation Awards.

Launched in 2016 following EastWest’s acquisition of Standard Chartered’s retail banking and wealth portfolio, EastWest Priority has evolved into a trusted financial partner by helping clients grow, preserve, and maximize their wealth through a suite of tailored products and relationship-led service.

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Lhoopa Disrupts Real Estate Norms with 2.5x Growth in Affordable Home Sales

Thousands of first-time Filipino homeowners turn to Lhoopa as housing gap grows

For millions of Filipino families, the aspiration to own a home feels out of reach. Proptech company Lhoopa is fundamentally reshaping this reality, reporting 2.5x more homes sold in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This surge reflects the company's growing momentum, helping almost 7,000 low- to middle-income Filipinos across 64 cities secure their own homes through its proprietary AI-enabled technology. 75% of these homeowners had no other option before discovering Lhoopa.

Sun Life Philippines appoints JJ Moreno as President of its insurance business

Jonathan Juan “JJ” Moreno, President of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc.

Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. recently announced the appointment of Jonathan Juan “JJ” Moreno as the company’s new President. This strategic leadership move reinforces Sun Life’s commitment to strengthening its position as the number 1 life insurance company in the Philippines.

Moreno brings with him over 20 years of experience as a seasoned business executive, having held leadership roles across various industries. Most recently, he served as the President and CEO of the financial technology (FinTech) company behind Beep cards, AF Payments Inc. A graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, Moreno is known for his ability to drive strategy execution and lead organizational transformation. He has consistently demonstrated a results-driven, values-centered, and Client-focused leadership style.

Going Further for You: EastWest Ends its Anniversary Celebration with a Dream Run Grand Finale in Manila

Filinvest Event Grounds in Alabang burst into color and excitement as more than 6,000 runners joined the final and biggest leg of the EastWest Dream Run 2025, marking the Bank’s 30th anniversary and the Filinvest Group’s 70th year.

EastWest’s founders took part in the event, with Filinvest Chairman Jonathan Gotianun lacing up alongside EastWest teams, partners, and customers. It was a proud moment that brought together decades of shared dreams, milestones, and everyday wins.

“It was an initiative that united thousands,” said EastWest CEO Jerry Ngo. “Manila showed up with its whole heart. You could feel the excitement from start to finish. It was everything we hoped for and more.”

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It’s heating up inside the Pinoy Big Brother House as the PBB Celebrity Collab Edition heads into its final stretch! With Kapuso and Kapamilya stars under one roof, we’ve seen unexpected friendships, emotional moments, and now, the rise of the most talked-about duos of the season.

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Freelancer Perks You Didn’t Know You Needed—Now in the Maya App

Let’s be real: freelancing looks like freedom, but behind the curated schedules and café-hopping gigs lies a truth every gig worker knows—one accident, one delay, one missed opportunity can throw your whole month off balance. No gigs, no income, no backup.

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