Digital borrowing is becoming a regular part of household money management in the Philippines, with more Filipinos turning to mobile lending apps not just for emergencies but also to cover everyday expenses and short-term cash needs, according to a new industry study.
South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC) has named Maricel D. Dejongoy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, betting on an experienced insider to lead the lender's next phase of growth and deepen its financial inclusion efforts.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has registered Hann Philippines Inc. as a Tourism Ecozone Domestic Market Enterprise, clearing the way for the continued development of its multibillion-peso Hann Reserve project in New Clark City.
Manulife Philippines has appointed seasoned legal executive Edgar Tordesillas as its new general counsel, strengthening its leadership team as the insurer sharpens its governance and risk management capabilities.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has expanded its Balik Ginhawa program to provide greater financial relief for members and pensioners, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to deliver more responsive government services.
Brokenshire Medical Center (BMC) has officially opened the BMC Heart Institute, a complete cardiovascular care facility that marks a major step in AppleOne Medical Group’s (AMG) efforts to improve healthcare across the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) regions.
Aboitiz Power Corporation has officially started construction of its Naga Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a major facility designed to strengthen power supply stability and meet rising energy demand across the Visayas region.
A South Cotabato regional trial court has dismissed a petition seeking to overturn the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative II (SOCOTECO II) board's rejection of Manila Electric Co.'s proposed joint venture, ruling that the dispute falls under the jurisdiction of the National Electrification Administration (NEA).
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) distributed P1.43 trillion of its P1.5 trillion total revenue in 2025 back into the Philippine economy, according to its latest Sustainability Report. That amount represents about 95 percent of what the company earned last year.