Ninja Van Philippines and Security Bank Corp. have launched a strategic partnership aimed at empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
Security Bank Corp. received prestigious recognition for exceptional fund management at the CFA Society Philippines' Vision 2025 event, which also featured the 10th Annual Best Managed Fund of the Year Awards.
Security Bank recently relocated its Taft-Vito Cruz branch in Manila to a better space in 2 Torre Lorenzo and opened its Uptown IT Hub branch in Tagbilaran City, Bohol in the Visayas.
The House of Representatives’ justice committee on Wednesday, February 4, junked two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the petitions failed to sufficiently establish impeachable offenses. The dismissal effectively grants Marcos a one-year immunity from impeachment, as the Constitution allows only one proceeding against an official per year. The complaints, separately endorsed by Pusong Pinoy Rep. Jett Nisay and the Makabayan bloc, faulted the President for flood control failures and budgetary problems. The Makabayan-backed petition went further, alleging systemic corruption through a “BBM parametric formula,” abuse of unprogrammed funds, and Marcos’ alleged direct role in kickbacks.
Japan and the Philippines have agreed in principle to replace their existing tax treaty, marking the first major update to the agreement in nearly 20 years.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) emerged as a standout at the 61st Anvil Awards, securing multiple recognitions for communication programs that reinforce its push for financial inclusion, sustainability, and digital transformation.