10,000 meals pledged to support communities in need
Filinvest Group’s 70th anniversary was made more meaningful during the partners’ event on September 17 with a gesture of giving. For every guest in attendance, 70 meals were pledged by Filinvest to the Loaves X Fish Foundation, amounting to a total of 10,000 meals, for those most in need.
Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev), in partnership with the Davao City Office for Culture and the Arts (OCA), the Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (CLAFI), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), co-organized the first Davao City Culture, Arts, and Heritage Summit on September 26, 2025, at the Holy Cross of Davao College.
Over 300 artist-leaders, creatives, and cultural workers from 16 subsectors, including film, music, visual and performing arts, design, literature, architecture, gastronomy, research and education, and heritage conservation, gathered to discuss challenges, shape policy, and strengthen collaboration in advancing Davao’s cultural identity.
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Relatable ways Filipinos handle budget gaps with smart diskarte, and how GLoan Sakto helps fill them when needed
Sometimes, no matter how resourceful you are, unexpected shortfalls happen. Sometimes it's running out of money for the daily commute, being low on gas, or coming up short on budget at the grocery counter. Other times, it’s something simple but urgent, like needing shampoo, baby’s milk, or even a quick snack.
Filipino breadwinners don’t just get by. They get creative. In a culture built on resourcefulness, diskarte stories are part of our shared experience: the small hacks, clever tricks, and laugh-or-cry moments we all use to stretch every peso.
Victor Lee is a Singaporean banker with over 30 years of leadership experience throughout Asia. Most recently, he served as CEO of CIMB Singapore and CEO of Growth Markets for CIMB Bank Berhad.
From left to right: Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PhilGuarantee) Acting Department Head for Priority Sectors Guarantee Group Gina Banaag and Senior Vice President and Group Head, Priority Sectors Guarantee Group Celso Gutierrez, with Visa Philippines Country Manager Jeffrey Navarro and Head for Visa Government Solutions, Regional Southeast Asia Bella Lai.
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PhilGuarantee) to expand credit access and promote financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
For many Filipinos, the word “utang” carries a mix of hope and hesitation. It can mean a chance to start a small business or pay for a child’s tuition, but it can also bring fears of scams, high interest rates, and unending debt. According to TransUnion’s 2025 Credit Perception Index, the Philippines scored 73 out of 100: proof that while caution remains, trust in credit is gradually taking root.
What’s encouraging is that Filipinos are becoming increasingly financially aware and optimistic about the opportunities responsible borrowing can unlock. And behind every lending app or platform are real people working to make that experience safer and easier to understand.
Security Bank has inaugurated its 361st branch in Naic, Cavite, strengthening its footprint in Southern Luzon and bringing its signature BetterBanking experience closer to residents and local businesses.
