Security Bank joins Bacoor’s growth story with new full-service branch

Security Bank executives and guests at the opening of the Bank’s 362nd branch in Bacoor, Cavite  (From left): Hannah Anonuevo, FVP and Area Head; Jet Rabe, Director/ Owner, SSMC Group of Hospitals and Clinics; Engr. Emillie Ronquillo, President/Owner, Rizhle Construction and Development Corp; Leslie Cham, EVP and Branch Banking Group Head; Myrna Bernardino, Vice President of Agri Commercial Inc.; Flordeliza Llave, Business Manager of Bacoor Branch; Rolly Papagayo, President/Owner, Rotating Machines Rewinding Inc; Yves Guevarra, President/OwnerYS Prealtech Waterproofing and Painting Solution; Kaye Sanchez, Representative from Office of the Mayor; Suzette Pineda, FVP and Region 5 Head; and Ronald Austria, SVP and Branch Banking Luzon Distribution Head

Mas Pina-Easy ang Negosyo: 3 Filipino MSME Owners Share How To Enter Your Easy Era of Business

Many of today’s MSMEs are born from a passion: a recipe that's been passed down for generations, a love of coffee and pastries, or a vision to showcase local fashion and design to the global stage. But turning that passion into a sustainable business is another thing on its own. Day-to-day challenges like managing orders and keeping payments on track can be overwhelming.

As businesses grow, so does the need for better tools. While there’s no shortage of tech in the market, many MSMEs often steer away due to cost and complexity. However, when presented with the opportunity to use solutions from GCash for Business, more business owners are discovering the advantages of adopting new tech innovations — especially when it comes to payments.

Bright Balikbayan Spending: An OFW’s Finance Guide for the Homecoming Season

Homecoming season is the time that every Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) looks forward to. It’s a chance to be with family and a time to celebrate all the hard work. However, the pressure to spend generously, especially with pasalubong and gifts, can quickly derail financial plans.

While the homecoming is a time of celebration, it’s also a moment to reassess financial priorities. The joy of reunions and festivities can easily lead to overspending or neglecting long-term goals. That’s why it’s essential for OFWs to come home not just with gifts, but with a clear financial strategy. Here are some money management tips to ensure your homecoming is memorable and financially secure.

AXA Global Leadership Highlights Philippines as Strategic Market

AXA global executives highlighted the Philippines' strong growth potential during their visit in the country, citing its expanding economy and young population's rising demand for insurance and financial services. [From left to right: AXA Philippines Chief Financial Officer Mikael Malaganne, Chief Human Resources Officer Sharon Hernandez, Chief Operations Officer Kathleen Villegas, Chief Transformation and Technology Officer Caloi Santos, AXA Group Chief Executive Officer Thomas Buberl, AXA Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ayman Kandil, AXA International Markets Chief Executive Officer Hassan El-Shabrawishi, AXA Philippines Chief General Insurance Officer Gael Lapie, AXA Philippines Chief Distribution Officer Khaled Younis, and AXA Philippines Chief Marketing Officer Nandy Villar.]  

AXA, a worldwide leader in insurance, reaffirmed its commitment to the Philippines as a key growth market during the recent visit of its global leadership team. AXA Group Chief Executive Officer Thomas Buberl and AXA International Markets Chief Executive Officer Hassan El-Shabrawishi emphasized the country’s strong potential, citing its growing economy of about 5% per year that is driven by strong domestic demand from a growing yet fragile middle class, its young and dynamic population, and increasing demand for protection and financial solutions. They noted that these factors make the Philippines both a vital market for AXA’s global strategy and a hub of innovation and resilience. 

Treat Yourself: Get Up to 20% Cashback When You Dine at Thousands of Casual Dining Restaurants with Maya Credit Cards

Who says treating yourself has to cost more? For many of us, food is the ultimate comfort, whether it’s a favorite ramen bowl, a barkada samgyup night, or a cozy dinner catch-up. Now with your Maya Credit Card, those moments don’t just satisfy cravings — they reward you too. 

Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, makes every dining experience more rewarding. Get up to 20% cashback, with as much as ₱1,000 credited straight to your Maya Wallet every month, when you dine with your Maya Black or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card. 

The Nautilus at CaSoBe (Calatagan South Beach) Sets Sail as the Philippines’ First Beachfront Condominium with EDGE Advanced Certification

At the Calatagan horizon where luxury meets responsibility, a new standard for coastal living is taking shape. The Nautilus at 15-hectare CaSoBe, Landco Pacific Corporation’s iconic 10-storey beachfront condotel in Batangas, has achieved the Preliminary EDGE Advanced Certification, making it the first residential and commercial beach condominium development in the country to earn this international recognition for sustainable design.

“The Nautilus sets a new benchmark as the first beachfront condominium development in the country with a Preliminary EDGE Advanced Certificate,” said Engr. Leandro A. Conti, PME, ASEAN Engineer, Philippine Green Building Initiative (PGBI) Chairman and President. “It is proof that sustainable design and aspirational living are not opposing ideals, but powerful partners in shaping resilient communities.” PGBI is the local partner of International Finance Corporation in EDGE Certification in the Philippines.

Sun Life teams up with Asian Hospital and Medical Center to champion health and wellness

Al Quitangon, Chief Distribution Officer of Sun Life Philippines; Abigail Viaje, Chief Actuary of Sun Life Philippines; and Dr. Beaver Tamesis, President and CEO of Asian Hospital and Medical Center

In line with its mission to help Filipinos live financially secure and healthier lives, Sun Life Philippines, the country’s leading life insurer, has teamed up with premier healthcare institution Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) to launch a collaboration anchored on a shared mission of providing holistic care and protection for every Filipino.