Banking & Insurance
Banks expect steady credit standards and stronger loan demand in 4Q
The various banks are anticipating a stable lending environment with potential growth in borrowing activity toward the end of the year, according to the latest Senior Bank Loan Officers’ Survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
BSP backs greater use of statistics to speed up industrial and economic growth
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has thrown its support behind wider use of statistical data to guide policy moves and help push the country’s economic and industrial expansion forward, during the closing program of the 37th National Statistics Month held at the central bank’s main office in Manila.
BPI Wealth launches corporate PERA to expand workplace retirement savings for Filipinos
BPI Wealth, the wealth management division of Bank of the Philippine Islands, has rolled out the BPI Corporate Personal Equity and Retirement Account or PERA, a workplace‑based retirement benefit introduced during the “Building Better Futures 2026: Retirement in the Age of Longevity, A New Leadership Imperative” event as part of the firm’s Wealth Wellness Month.
InLife urges Filipinos to close health coverage gaps
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month ends, Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. (InLife) is urging Filipinos to prioritize preventive check-ups and reassess their health insurance, highlighting how the costs of serious illnesses can quickly exceed hospitalization benefits.
From truck driver’s son to branch manager: how one scholarship changed a life
For John Eric Dagos, growing up meant learning early that hard work alone doesn’t always open every door.
