Maya took center stage at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025 as it showcased how artificial intelligence is powering a new era of smarter, more inclusive digital banking for millions of Filipinos. Speaking before global fintech innovators and banking executives, Maya Group Chief Technology Officer Alfred Lo delivered a clear message: AI is no longer just a tool—it …

Since its establishment in 2014, Coins.ph has remained the leader in crypto exchanges in the country with over 16 million users. Through its mobile apps, users can buy and sell  a variety of cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services such as paying bills and buying groceries. The company is also the first crypto-based firm in Asia to …

The Philippines retains its investment-grade status as S&P Global Ratings affirms its long-term BBB+ and short-term A-2 ratings, while projecting slower growth for the economy this year. On November 27, 2025, S&P (Standard & Poor’s) index made the announcement as the government temporarily halts key infrastructure projects amid probes into suspected misuse of flood-control funds. The agency noted that the …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation celebrated the graduation of its Batch 24, composed of 19 scholars who completed a two-year Automotive Servicing Course at the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban, Leyte, all of which earned a National Certificate IV marking their readiness to enter the automotive workforce as skilled professionals. The IHSP is a long-running educational aid initiative spearheaded by …

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with the holding of the 2nd ‘Honda Fest’ on Dec. 5 to 7, at the Promenade Parking, Festival Mall, Corporate Ave., Muntinlupa (Muji side) in a celebration of HCPI’s journey so far and a show of appreciation for the trust and support Filipinos have shown Honda over the years.  A …

Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines has a new and innovative way of giving their customers a guaranteed and non-relenting aftersales support as they partnered with Bosch Car Service, the undisputed global leader in automotive technology and services, during the signing of memorandum of agreement last week in Bacoor, Cavite. Marc Zhang, the country director of OJPH, said that the strategic alliance …

With the present condition of our roads not only in Metro Manila but in all parts of the country there is a need for a better shock absorber in all the vehicles around. That’s why Gyzmo Global Business Corporation, the official distributor of YSS Automotive Suspension in the Philippines, recently launched two new products that are specifically designed to deliver …

Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), and Interport Mandiri Utama (Interport), in cooperation with Batam Terminal Petikemas (BTP), will officially assume the single port operator role for the North Pier of Batu Ampar Port starting 1 December 2025, carrying all corresponding rights and obligations as port operators.  The integrated operational structure will …

Kasalan sa SM makes a long-awaited dream wedding come true “For richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health.”  These vows were already a lived reality for SM employee Ruby and her husband Joel Villablanca long before they formally received the Sacrament of Marriage at the 10th Kasalan sa SM of the Felicidad T. Sy Foundation. She was then …

LANDBANK has earned seven major distinctions from leading global financial publications in 2025,  recognizing its exceptional performance in inclusive finance, institutional banking, investment  banking, and the visionary leadership of its President and CEO.   Affirming its leadership in financial inclusion and its stature in the banking industry, the state-run Bank  earned a spot on the Forbes World’s Best Banks 2025 list, …