Metrobank UITFs named among the country’s top managed funds

Metrobank UITFs named among the country’s top managed funds

Earns top honors for outstanding fund management at the 2025 Best Managed Funds Awards Metrobank’s Trust Banking Group has been recognized for its excellence in managing UITFs, securing multiple awards at the CFA Society Philippines’ 10th Annual Best Managed Funds of the Year Awards for 2025. Metrobank’s Trust Banking Group has once again…
SMFB net income up 7 Percent in 2024 to P40.9B, sustains strong growth momentum

SMFB net income up 7 Percent in 2024 to P40.9B, sustains strong growth momentum

Achieves Strong Growth Across Key Segments in 2024 San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) reported robust financial growth in 2024, driven by strong consumer demand, operational efficiencies, and strategic investments. San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (SMFB) delivered another year of solid growth in 2024, with strong financial performance across its core…
Chinabank hits all-time high profit of P24.8 billion in 2024

Chinabank hits all-time high profit of P24.8 billion in 2024

Achieves Record P24.8B Net Income in 2024 Chinabank posted a record P24.8 billion net income in 2024, a 13% increase driven by strong core business performance. China Banking Corporation (Chinabank, PSE symbol: CBC) booked a record net income of P24.8 billion in 2024, up 13% year-on-year. The sustained strength of core businesses lifted…
Important advisory on PayDirect transactions using your Credit Card

Important advisory on PayDirect transactions using your Credit Card

Updated Rewards Policy for PayDirect Transactions Starting June 1, 2025, select UnionBank credit cards will continue earning points, miles, or rebates on PayDirect transactions. Please be advised that effective June 1, 2025, points, miles or rebates earned from PayDirect transactions will be as follows: Frequently Asked Questions Will all my PayDirect transactions earn…
Calculating Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

Calculating Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

Know Your Debt-to-Income Ratio for Smarter Financial Decisions Your debt-to-income ratio measures how much debt you can handle based on your income. A high ratio may affect loan approvals and interest rates. Your debt-to-income ratio helps determine how much debt you can handle. This is calculated by comparing your net income to the…
SM Investments Recognized for Landmark Capital Market Deal

SM Investments Recognized for Landmark Capital Market Deal

Wins "Philippine Capital Market Deal of the Year" M Investments secures global recognition for its landmark USD500M bond issuance in 2024. PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES —SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM Group, has been awarded the “Philippine Capital Market Deal of the Year” by International Financing Review Asia (IFR Asia)…
Important changes to Foreign Currency Demand Drafts

Important changes to Foreign Currency Demand Drafts

To discontinue USD or 3rd Currency Demand Drafts by April 8, 2025 Metrobank will cease offering USD or 3rd Currency Demand Drafts. Explore alternative payment options. Starting April 8, 2025, Metrobank will no longer offer USD or 3rd Currency Demand Drafts. This update may affect your transactions and we encourage you to explore…
Chinabank rejoins PSEi

Chinabank rejoins PSEi

After over a decade Chinabank (CBC) returns to the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) on February 3, 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained growth. Chinabank, stock symbol “CBC”, makes its return to the benchmark 30-member Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) starting February 3, 2025. The PSEi is the local bourse’s main index,…
Ring in the new year with lower InstaPay fees!

Ring in the new year with lower InstaPay fees!

New Year, More Savings Enjoy lowered InstaPay fees for transactions made via The Portal. We are pleased to announce that, effective March 1, 2025, InstaPay fees for payments made via The Portal will be lowered to ONLY P25 per transaction. This fee adjustment reflects our ongoing commitment in supporting your businesses and helping you…
SMC Tollways successfully lists P35-B fixed-rate bonds

SMC Tollways successfully lists P35-B fixed-rate bonds

Completes ₱35-B Bond Listing SMC Tollways secures ₱35-billion bond listing to fund debt refinancing and Skyway expansion. SMC Tollways Corporation (SMCTC), a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation’s infrastructure unit, successfully listed its P35-billion fixed-rate bonds at the Philippine Dealing Exchange (PDEX), Dec. 5, 2024, exercising its P5-billion oversubscription option due to high investor…