Banking & Insurance
Philippines pushes inclusive, resilient ASEAN finance agenda
As this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippines will steer a round of financial talks, setting the tone for deeper regional cooperation to boost economic activity and expand financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.
T-bill yields mixed at auction; government debt up in February
Yields on Treasury bills were mixed at Monday’s auction, as strong investor demand built up over the past two weeks pulled down rates for shorter-dated securities, while longer tenors edged higher despite selective bid rejections, underscoring lingering uncertainty in the market.
Bank of Commerce posts record profit, ROE at 16-year high
Bank of Commerce, an affiliate of San Miguel Corporation, continued its strong post-IPO trajectory in 2025, posting record financial metrics since its 2022 listing.
SSS taps EastWest Rural Bank to expand MySSS Card access nationwide
The Social Security System (SSS) has taken a major step toward expanding financial access, tapping EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) as the first rural bank authorized to issue the MySSS Card—bringing banking services closer to Filipinos in remote and underserved communities.
GSIS to release P19B refunds to 1.37 million members
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will distribute more than ₱19 billion to around 1.37 million members and pensioners under its Balik Ginhawa refund program.
