Chinabank has introduced digital banking enhancements on My CBC, expanding its self-service offerings for checking account holders alongside new security and digital wallet features.

As part of its commitment to making banking easier for travelers, East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is renewing its support for Philippine tourism through a two-year partnership with the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) as the exclusive credit card partner and co-presenter of the 37th and 38th Philippine Travel Mart, the country's longest-running travel trade exhibition.

EastWest is expanding access to its Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) products through partnerships with DragonFi and Luna Securities, giving more Filipinos convenient digital channels to start investing for retirement.

With social media algorithms increasingly influencing how young Filipinos spend, save, and make financial decisions, Metrobank is encouraging students to become more mindful not only of their money, but also of the content they consume, which influences their financial behavior. 

Philippine Airlines, Inc.’s (“PAL”) wholly owned subsidiary Primero Agila Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company, has priced its additional fixed-rate US$50 million 5-year senior notes (the “Additional Notes”) to be consolidated and form a single series with the existing U.S.$300,000,000 7.75% senior notes due 2031 issued on July 16, 2026 (the “Existing Notes”, together with the Additional Notes, the “Notes”).

​A profound shift in consumer behavior is reshaping the Philippine real estate landscape: modern Filipino families are increasingly bypassing hyper-congested metropolitan cores to secure prime, regional land as a primary wealth-building asset. Responding directly to this demand for inflation-hedged, suburban stability, Filinvest Land has launched its "Kaya Sulit" home deals, offering immediate savings of up to 35% on select residential lots in partnership with leading financial institutions. By lowering the barrier to entry, this nationwide initiative gives buyers the financial runway to lock in highly appreciating land today and build on their own terms tomorrow, seamlessly fueling local economies while anchoring multi-generational security. 

Contecon Manzanillo, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Mexico, has welcomed the inaugural call of MSC’s Sierra service, a new route that enhances maritime connectivity between Asia and Mexico via the Port of Manzanillo—the country’s leading gateway for containerized cargo.

DoubleDragon Corporation’s Board has approved the creation of a Singapore SPV, DD Hotel101 Worldwide One, which it will sponsor as a S$300 million SGD REIT. It is expected to become the fifth pure hospitality-listed REIT on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX)

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) reported net income of P3.4 billion for the first half of 2026. Strong growth in revenues and pre-provision operating profit was moderated by higher provisions for probable losses amid continued macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.