Category: Business

  • EastWest donates vehicles to support VisMin communities

    With the launch of EasyMobility for Community Program, the Bank expands community support nationwide East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) has launched its EasyMobility for Community Program, marked by the turnover of vehicles to non-profit partners in Visayas and Mindanao. The initiative aims to strengthen education and community outreach by improving mobility for institutions that deliver…

  • Phoenix SUPER LPG Offers P999 11kg Refills Plus P300 Future Savings in Visayas and Mindanao

    Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc. is helping households maximize their savings with the launch of the Phoenix SUPER LPG 999+300 Sulit Rewards Promo, which runs from June 26 to July 5, 2026. During the promo period, customers in Visayas and Mindanao can refill their Phoenix SUPER LPG 11kg cylinders for only Php 999 at participating SUPER…

  • For many OFWs, success now means building a future—not just sending money home

    (Photo 1/Left) Achieving family goals. For Robert Cordovez, achieving his family goals is the ultimate reward for years of sacrifice—a milestone made possible by the support of his wife and his trusted partner, BDO. (Photo 2/Right)  Building a secure future. Suzette Maglinte shares how BDO has helped her family’s journey toward their life goals through…

  • Aboitiz Construction’s ACI Plus Marks First Anniversary of Routine Maintenance Support Operations at GMEC in Bataan

    ACI Plus, the maintenance services business segment of Aboitiz Construction, celebrated the first anniversary of its routine maintenance support operations at the GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co. (GMEC) thermal power plant last June 11. Started in June 2025, the milestone marks the successful completion of the first year of a three-year contract dedicated to…

  • Zoom launches ZoomMate: the first AI teammate built to turn conversations into completed work

    Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) announced the launch of ZoomMate, an agentic AI work surface to help people move from workplace conversations to execution without losing context along the way. Built on Zoom’s system of action vision announced in March, ZoomMate connects live conversational context to agentic search, workflow execution, custom agents, and AI content…

  • Aboitiz Group Brands Recognized in Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026

    UnionBank ranks among the country’s most valuable banking brands; AboitizPower debuts in national ranking The Aboitiz Group continues to strengthen its presence across key sectors of the Philippine economy as two of its flagship brands, Union Bank of the Philippines and AboitizPower, earned recognition in the Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 report, reinforcing the Group’s…

  • Cebu Pacific Statement on Traveling with Musical Instruments and Special Baggage

    We would like to remind passengers traveling with musical instruments that those exceeding the standard hand-carry size allowance may be accommodated through CEB Special Baggage. Passengers may purchase CEB Special Baggage during the booking process via the Cebu Pacific mobile app. To help protect musical instruments during transport, checked-in instruments must be packed in hard-shell…

  • Kaya nato ni: Cebuanos find ways to grow money

    You found a job—great work! As you adjust to earning and managing your own money, you make sure to save for your future. But after a while, you might wonder: is simply setting money aside enough? That’s when the next step becomes important—finding ways to grow your money through investing.  Why investing matters for starters…

  • Aboitiz Foundation strengthens partnership with DepEd to expand access to quality education

    Aboitiz Foundation continues to strengthen its longstanding partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) as it supports efforts to expand educational opportunities and create better learning environments for Filipino students. In Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Aboitiz Foundation worked alongside volunteers from DepEd-MIMAROPA at Tagburos Elementary School through Brigada Eskwela, DepEd’s annual nationwide initiative that mobilizes communities,…

  • STI West Negros University expands access to cashless solutions through tuition and school fee payments via GCash GBills

    Students and parents at STI West Negros University can now pay tuition and other school fees through GCash following the university’s partnership with the country’s leading finance app through the GBills platform. The agreement between STI West Negros University and GCash, formalized through a ceremonial Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), aims to augment traditional manual payment…

  • Mactan-Cebu International Airport Strengthens Strategic Ties with Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport

    Building on a foundation of shared heritage and the recent successful resumption of direct air connectivity, Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has successfully established a formal quarterly collaboration and exchange working committee with Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport during its Cooperation Signing Ceremony in Fujian, China on June 2-3, 2026. The proposal was presented by Aboitiz InfraCapital…

  • Aboitiz Foundation Partners with Japan’s Archeda for Tech-Driven Forest Carbon Solutions

    Aboitiz Foundation and Archeda Inc., a Japan-based climate technology company specializing in satellite-powered environmental monitoring and carbon project development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore and develop high-integrity forest carbon projects in the Philippines under CarbonPH. The partnership aims to help unlock the country’s natural capital while advancing climate resilience, environmental…

  • GCash recognized for turning customer insights into faster, more responsive support

    Millions of Filipinos rely on GCash every day to manage important parts of their financial lives. Delivering a reliable, responsive, and accessible customer experience is fundamental to earning and maintaining trust. By listening closely to users, acting on customer feedback, and applying technology thoughtfully, GCash continues to improve how support is delivered across every customer…

  • First paycheck? Make it work for you

    As graduation season ushers in a new wave of fresh professionals in Cebu, landing that first paycheck marks more than a career milestone—it’s the start of financial freedom. It’s your proof that you can finally spend on things you’ve long wanted like food trips and travel with friends, concert tickets, and those online finds you’ve…

  • EastWest Priority evolves with today’s Filipino wealth clients

    A new generation of Filipino wealth clients is reshaping the country’s premier banking landscape. More professionals, entrepreneurs, and first-generation business owners are building wealth in their own way, creating stronger demand for financial guidance that is accessible, relationship-led, and digitally enabled. EastWest Priority, the wealth management segment of EastWest, was designed to bridge the gap…

  • Top Line sets 9.1325%, 9.5981% dividend rates for up to P1.5-B preferred shares, obtains SEC permit to sell

    Cebu, Philippines – Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (“TOP” or the “Company”) has set the fixed initial dividend rates for its Series A perpetual preferred shares offering at 9.1325% per annum for “TOPA1” and 9.5981% per annum for “TOPA2,” with the Company obtaining final regulatory approval for its follow-on offering…

  • Nganong importante ang insurance para sa mga haligi sa pamilya?

    In Cebu, a growing number of young professionals are stepping up as breadwinners – supporting parents, helping siblings through school, or starting their own families. With these responsibilities, it’s no longer just about earning and saving.   What’s critical is having a back-up plan to be ready for life’s uncertainties. Illness, accidents, death or damage to…

  • How GCash Fuse brings more Filipinos and MSMEs into formal credit, helping them move toward a better future

    In the heart of Barangay Bagong Silangan, the rhythmic sound of a freezer door opening and closing marks the pace of Ivy Joy Tomasar’s day. Two years ago, the 33-year-old mother of three was one of millions of “unbanked” Filipinos— with no credit history, no collateral, and little hope of securing a traditional bank loan.…

  • Aboitiz Construction receives SOPI Awards for Safety Excellence

    Aboitiz Construction was recently honored by the Safety Organization of the Philippines, Inc. (SOPI) with multiple recognitions for its outstanding occupational safety and health performance during the 2026 SOPI Construction Safety Awards last April 24, 2026, in Quezon City. The company’s Construction business unit received the highest recognition in the Award of Excellence category for…

  • Cebu Pacific Inaugurates Modern Training Facility for Pilots, Cabin Crew

    Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, on Monday unveiled its new state-of-the-art training facility for pilots and cabin crew, reinforcing the airline’s continued investment in the future of Philippine aviation industry through capacity building and operational excellence.  The Cebu Pacific Training Academy in Parañaque City is a purpose-built facility aimed at providing high-quality,…