Banking & Insurance
GSIS offers low-interest, short-term loans via mobile app
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has launched Ginhawa Go, a short-term micro-loan program for government employees, offering quick access to cash through the GSIS Touch mobile app.
BSP signs data-sharing pacts to intensify anti-scam drive
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signed separate information sharing agreements with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to strengthen the government’s crackdown on financial scams.
Jerry G. Ngo, East West Bank president and CEO, on disciplined banking
In January 2023, as East West Banking Corp. entered a new leadership chapter, Jerry G. Ngo became chief executive officer, bringing a lifelong belief that banking is “the physiology of the economy”—the system that keeps commerce alive.
Lender reports higher gains in customer satisfaction
Security Bank reported higher customer satisfaction in 2025 after streamlining key services and expanding digital options.
Visa and GoTyme Bank debit card becomes most used in PH
GoTyme Bank has become the top issuer of Visa debit cards in the Philippines, making it the most used Visa debit card in the country.
