Corporate Bulletins
EastWest Bank named Mid-Sized Retail Bank of the Year
EastWest Bank has been named Mid-Sized Retail Bank of the Year (Philippines) at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards 2025, underscoring its growing prominence in the country’s consumer banking sector.
InLife names new independent trustee
Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. (InLife), the country’s largest Filipino life insurer, has appointed Victor P. Lazatin as its new independent trustee, succeeding Francisco Ed. Lim, who recently assumed chairmanship of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Majority of Filipinos urge VP Duterte to address impeachment—SWS
Two in three Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should face the impeachment charges against her, according to a June 2025 nationwide survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS), commissioned by the Stratbase Group.
ICCP names new president and COO
The Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) has announced the appointment of Jesus Mariano “Manny” P. Ocampo as its new president and chief operating officer, effective July 1, 2025.
Emperador’s Jura named top UK single malt
Jura has been ranked among Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands for 2025 by The Grocer Magazine, making it the only single malt whisky to appear on the influential industry list.
