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Almost 700 branches of Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, are now accepting GCash barcode payments. This contactless payment method is safer, faster, and more convenient for customers.

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reports net income grew by 46% to P16.1 billion in the first nine months of 2021. Earnings surged 131% to P4.4 billion in the third quarter of 2021, with proactive NPL management resulting in lower provisions. Healthy fee and other income and controlled operating expense growth contributed to the positive earnings performance. 

Volume, Revenues & EBITDA across all three regions outperform  Throughput grew 11% to 8.3 million TEUs Revenues increased 24% to US$1.4 billionEBITDA 29% higher to US$829.4 million

The holidays are here once again and there’s no better place to celebrate it than right at every Southies’ second home. SM Southmall is known for their larger-than-life, picturesque Christmas centerpieces that are perfect backgrounds to our holiday photos. This year however, SM Southmall unveiled their first ever experiential Christmas centerpiece!

Amid challenging times, the incidence of getting easy money even through illegal means becomes attractive. Globe issues this warning for customers to stay vigilant and raise awareness on how to protect one’s data to prevent being victims of fraud.  

All is mega and bright as SM Megamall welcomes Christmas with a 45-foot tree adorned with thousands of Christmas lights, teal blue and gold ornaments, and oversized acrylic butterflies in yellow, teal blue, and pink neon gel flex lights.

Phase 2 of A3.1 vaccination program starts rolling out in 17 more locations in Philippines When the news broke out that children with comorbidities can get vaccinated, Paul Vincent Lim immediately registered his son for vaccination. As early as 9AM, Lim and his 15-year old son were already at the SM Megamall Mega Trade Hall, waiting to get inoculated.

Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, recently opened its first store in the province of Bataan, specifically in Santa Rosa, Pilar.

In line with its thrust towards becoming a center for arts and culture in the heart of Boracay, Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay officially opens its doors to its first-ever artist-in-residence Eric Egualada.

The Asian Banker recently recognized the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) as the Strongest Bank in the Philippines in 2021. The award is part of The Asian Banker’s pioneering and most credible annual ranking analysis of all major banks in the Asia Pacific Region based on their strongest balance sheet performance.