CITY SAVINGS BANK, Inc. (CitySavings), the thrift banking subsidiary of listed Union Bank of the Philippines, Inc. (UnionBank), has issued a social bond, with the International Finance Corp. (IFC) investing $100 million.This makes CitySavings the first thrift bank in the Philippines to issue a social
Globe President and CEO Ernest CuThe most successful leaders tend to share a common trait: they commit their entire being to every endeavor. For Ernest Cu, there is no separating his role as a devoted family man from his position at the helm of one
Dads: our guides and champions, teaching us how to navigate life’s challenges. It’s that time of year again to celebrate and honor their legacy. This Father’s Day at Rockwell, show Dad how much you appreciate him and treat him to timeless pleasures from June 10-16,
LISTED property developer Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. recorded a 7.5% increase in its first-quarter (Q1) net income to P1.35 billion from P1.26 billion last year, driven by higher real estate sales.First-quarter revenue rose by 6.8% to P3.8 billion from P3.55 billion in 2023, Sta. Lucia Land
EAST WEST Banking Corp. (EastWest Bank) is aiming to grow its credit cards in force to 1.4 million this year as it plans to introduce more products targeting the young population.The bank currently has 1.3 million active credit cards, EastWest Bank Senior Vice-President Credit Cards
DAVID ARROWSMITH-UNSPLASHNOKIA Corp. said it is working with Globe Telecom, Inc. to modernize the telecommunications company’s network infrastructure.Nokia said its solution would help Globe lower network cost and provide a way for easy deployment of fixed wireless access.It said the Ayala-led telecommunications company is set
At the 5th FINEX General Membership Meeting, Ma. Lynette V. Ortiz, president and chief executive officer of Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), delivered the keynote address that resonated deeply with FINEX’s 2024 theme of “Transformational Growth through Sustainability, Digitalization, and Diversity.” Invited to speak
RIO LECATOMPESSY-UNSPLASHTHE Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said at an international conference in Switzerland that it sees improving compliance by small businesses as key to raising overall labor standards in the Philippines.Speaking at the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Labor Secretary Bienvenido E.
Two-thirds of individuals living with type 2 diabetes may also have fatty liver disease, according to the British Liver Trust. This potentially dangerous combination often goes undetected, putting individuals at risk for severe health complications. In light of this, the charity is urging those who
Several Chinese who illegally worked at a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) were deported by the Philippine government in this photo taken in February. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE IMMIGRATION bureau and gaming regulator should work together to shutter illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) and
PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMORBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio andJohn Victor D. Ordoñez, ReporterSENATORS have agreed to amend the law that gave local traders control over rice imports, Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said in a statement on Thursday after a meeting between leaders
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. — PCO.GOV.PHBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has signed into law a priority bill that seeks to fix inconsistencies in the country’s property valuation, while offering limited amnesty on interests, surcharges and penalties for unpaid real