Banking & Insurance
GSIS adopts 4-day on-site workweek to save energy
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will start a four-day on-site workweek on Monday, March 9, 2026 as part of the government’s efforts to conserve energy.
GSIS, JICA push improved valuation of government assets
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) are advancing a project to improve how government assets are valued and insured, following their second Joint Coordinating Committee meeting on March 5.
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.
