Banking & Insurance
Palawan’s P99 fire cover scales protection
As the Philippines marks Fire Prevention Month, the Palawan Group of Companies is betting that protection, like many Filipino household staples, can be sold “tingi.”
Etiqa Philippines pays P4B in claims, signals strength
Insurance provider Etiqa Philippines paid out nearly P4 billion in claims in 2025, underscoring both its capacity to meet policyholder obligations and the resilience of its balance sheet amid rising demand for protection products.
Rising price pressures seen despite February inflation staying within target
Price pressures have been gradually building in recent months, even as February inflation remained within the central bank’s target and broadly in line with market expectations, according to economist Jonas Ravelas.
EastWest hosts feng shui–inspired economic briefings for clients ahead of 2026
East West Banking Corp. recently held a series of client events in Pampanga and Metro Manila to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, combining economic insights and feng shui guidance to help clients plan for 2026.
Google Pay integration lets EastWest cardholders to pay anywhere, anytime
Lender EastWest Bank has added Google Pay access for its debit cardholders, allowing customers to tap and pay using Android phones and compatible wearables in stores locally and overseas.
