Security Bank Corp. and its investment banking arm Security Bank Capital Investment Corp. have won three Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026, recognizing their digital banking initiatives and role in financing one of the Philippines’ largest renewable energy projects.
Security Bank Chief Financial Officer JD Yap has been named one of four co-chairs of the newly launched East Asia and Pacific Regional Chapter of the SME Finance Forum, giving the Philippines a seat at the table in regional efforts to expand financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Security Bank Corp. posted stronger first-quarter earnings as higher revenues and tighter cost controls boosted core profitability, even as the lender increased provisions to cushion against evolving market risks.
Security Bank Corp., the country’s 7th largest lender, delivered solid topline momentum in 2025, posting total revenues of P66.9 billion, up 22 percent year on year, as diversified income streams and steady core lending activity powered results.
Jollibee Foods Corporation, widely known as the Jollibee Group, has once more earned distinction at the 2026 Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), securing two Golden Arrows for the second year running. This achievement also marks its fifth consecutive year receiving the prestigious recognition, reflecting steady progress in upholding high standards of corporate governance. The honor follows strong performance in the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) assessment, where the company improved its overall score compared to the previous year. The Golden Arrow Awards recognize publicly listed Philippine companies that meet rigorous regional governance benchmarks, with the award granted to those achieving a score of at least 75 points across key areas including shareholder rights, stakeholder relations, transparency, board oversight, and sustainability. Group Global President and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong emphasized that the accolade underscores years of dedicated work across the organization, noting that robust governance remains central to sustainable growth, greater accountability, and lasting value for all stakeholders. As the business continues to expand, the Jollibee Group affirmed its ongoing commitment to refining governance practices that support both strategic goals and the interests of those it serves.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has officially launched its brand-new next-generation long-haul cabin products, crafted around how passengers actually work, dine, relax, and rest in the air to deliver a more comfortable, personal, and intuitive journey. The investment totals more than S$2 billion across all four cabin classes—First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy—as part of the airline’s upgraded end-to-end travel experience.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has emphasized that steady economic conditions, a reliable financial system, and solid infrastructure are essential to helping new, higher-value industries take root and thrive.
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is stepping up to bridge the digital divide in some of the country’s most isolated areas, bringing connectivity, educational tools, and essential support to underserved learners across the hinterlands.