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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest Bank) expects low- to mid-teen growth in assets and loans this year, building on strong performance in 2025. While full-year results for last year are yet to be released, the bank reported that as of end-October, net income rose 14 percent to ₱6.6 billion, revenues grew 16 percent to ₱37.3 billion, and consumer lending increased …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday said its monetary easing cycle is “nearing its end,” as domestic demand is expected to improve following a series of policy rate cuts since 2024. January inflation rose to 2 percent from 1.8 percent in December 2025, remaining at the lower end of the government’s 2–4 percent target and within the BSP’s …

The Philippine government’s total liabilities reached ₱17.71 trillion at the end of 2025, up 10.3 percent from ₱16.05 trillion at the close of 2024, as authorities emphasized that the debt portfolio remains resilient with the bulk sourced domestically. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed domestic creditors accounted for 68.4 percent of the total, or ₱12.12 trillion, while …

Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) has partnered with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to provide foreign and returning Filipino retirees applying for the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) with priority banking, exclusive Time Deposit rates, and enhanced account services. Under the partnership, SRRV applicants can open Security Bank accounts as part of the SRRV process and enjoy premium onboarding support, …

TAGUM, Davao del Norte. The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) held a stakeholders’ dialogue here on Wednesday to hear directly from GSIS members, pensioners and local government partners on how to make transactions faster, simpler and more responsive, and to turn feedback into specific service improvements. “We came to Tagum with one clear purpose: to listen to you, and to learn …

SM Foundation (SMFI) received a Silver Anvil Award under the PR Tools, Multimedia category from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines for its #SpreadingSocialGood Stories Online campaign. The initiative strengthened SM Foundation’s digital presence and translated online engagement into tangible social impact.  Through strategic storytelling on Facebook, SMFI grew its online community to more than one million followers and …

Stakeholders in Ifugao join GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso and executives in an open dialogue to discuss access, connectivity, and service delivery challenges in remote communities. Insights from the dialogue will help guide location-specific measures to make GSIS services more accessible and responsive.

UNDER the stewardship of the Manila Water Foundation, the La Mesa Ecopark (LME) in Quezon City, proudly marks 2025 as an impactful year for the environment.  The social development arm of Manila Water Company achieved significant progress in urban forest restoration, environmental education, and community engagement. Through synergies with more than 180 organizations and thousands of volunteers, LME strengthened its …

Torres Brandy of Spain has officially entered the Philippine market after sealing a partnership with local rum leader Tanduay Distillers. Torres 5 Light leads the collection of spirits making a debut in the Philippines, supported by Tanduay’s marketing and distribution network. Tanduay president and CEO Lucio Tan III said, “The arrival of Torres in the Philippines marks the coming of …

It’s scraping bottom for the Philippine economy, but Cabinet officials in and out of Malacañang are still hopeful that the country a high middle-income status before the year ends. In 2025, the economy expanded by 4.4%, much weaker than the 5.7% growth in 2024. This was the weakest notch in five years or when GDP declined by 9.5% in 2020. …