Banking & Insurance

Retirement is no longer a signal to slow down. For many Filipinos aged 60 and above, life after leaving the workforce opens a new chapter—one filled with travel, time with family and grandchildren, community involvement, small business ventures, or continued work on their own terms. Savings, built over a lifetime of effort, remain the foundation of this freedom.

Manulife Philippines and Manulife Global Solutions (MGS) are expanding community initiatives focused on financial resilience, health and well-being as longer life expectancy puts greater emphasis on preparing Filipinos for healthier and more financially secure lives.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed about USD200 million in potential financing for a Metro Manila “Sponge City” project designed to strengthen the capital region’s defenses against increasingly severe flooding.

The Social Security System (SSS) paid P205.56 billion in benefits to members, pensioners, and beneficiaries in the first seven months of 2026, as contribution collections continued to provide the bulk of funding for payouts.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is rolling out technical assistance to help rural banks quicken their digital transformation, offering qualified institutions a free...