Corporate
EastWest Bank names Kristine Romano as new independent director
East West Banking Corp. has appointed Kristine A. Romano as independent director, effective April 23, 2026.
GSIS welcomes Blancaflor as new board chair
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has officially appointed Atty. Ricardo R. Blancaflor as the new chairman of its board of trustees, effective June 10, 2026. He takes over the post previously held by Rodney Del Rosario Jr.
PCC approves BlackRock unit’s P13.7-billion stake purchase in Aboitiz InfraCapital
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has given the green light for the sale of a 40 percent stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC) to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an investment firm under BlackRock.
Home Credit steps up role in promoting safe, responsible credit in PH
Home Credit Philippines is strengthening its commitment to consumer protection, responsible lending, and fraud prevention through a larger leadership role in the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP).
Jollibee Group expands inclusive hiring with Taguig City
The Jollibee Group has broadened its employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new agreement with the Taguig City Government. Sixteen company-owned outlets—covering Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King—will join, with each store set to hire two seniors and one PWD.
