EastWest has won Best Digital Banking Initiative – Philippines at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards, recognized for building a connected digital ecosystem that makes banking simpler and accessible for all. Chief Technology Officer Barani Sundaram received the award on the bank’s behalf.
The economy likely regained momentum in the third quarter of 2026, snapping a four-quarter stretch of slowing growth as increased government spending and resilient technology exports helped offset severe storm damage and hesitant consumer spending, according to the Bank of the Philippine Islands.
OKADA PLAY, the online gaming platform of Okada Manila, generated more than P100 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in October, crossing the milestone six months after its launch as digital expansion gathers pace for its operator and technology partner, PhilWeb Corp.
Fairer promotion and recruitment practices are helping Philippine companies develop talent and advance women into leadership, with logistics provider Airspeed and service contractor Executive Genesis Services Inc. cited as examples in a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report.