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    Banking & Insurance

    GSIS releasing ₱3.93B Christmas cash gift

    The GSIS is distributing ₱3.93 billion in Christmas cash gifts to 411,692 pensioners beginning today. For the first time, pro-rata and Portability Law (RA 7699) pensioners are included, adding nearly 15,000 new beneficiaries.

    Insurer pushes estate planning as wealth transfer risks rise

    With property values increasing and many family-owned businesses expanding, more Filipino families are facing problems when transferring wealth to the next generation. Without proper estate planning, assets can end up frozen, tied up in legal disputes, or even sold off just to settle taxes.

    BSP kicks off Christmas season, promotes financial safety

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. led the lighting of the BSP’s Christmas display at its Manila head office on 27 November 2025.

    Billease waives penalties for overdue accounts in Christmas Amnesty program

    Leading consumer finance app Billease has rolled out its Bagong Simula Promo (Christmas Amnesty 2025), a nationwide program that allows qualified customers to clear overdue accounts without paying any accumulated penalties.

    Manulife eyes USD1B from new debt issue

    Manulife Financial Corp. has priced a USD1 billion public offering of senior notes at 100 percent of face value, as the global insurer moves to reinforce its funding base and prepare for upcoming refinancing needs.

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