Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), through its Trust Banking Group, continues to strengthen its leadership in institutional fund management after being awarded the Retirement Fund Mandate by the Cagayan Electric Cooperative II (CAGELCO II), the power distributor in the northern parts of Cagayan Valley region. The partnership highlights CAGELCO II’s confidence in Metrobank’s proven…
Globe Telecom, Inc. signed a term loan facility of JPY 20 billion with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. The loan shall be used to partially finance the Company’s capital expenditures (capex), debt refinancing, and other general corporate requirements. Globe invested approximately ₱31.4 billion in capex in the first nine months of 2025, a 23% decrease from ₱41.0…
CAPTION: GOMO Philippines Head Dom Brucal (center) leads the launch of GOMO’s latest innovations designed to give Filipinos the freedom to live, move, and connect without limits. November 27, 2025 – Globe Tower, Taguig City — GOMO launched its newest suite of first-in-the-market innovations at GOMO! New Rules, an event that showcased how the future…
Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) officially welcomed the holiday season at Northtown Center with the opening of its first-ever Christmas Village on November 21, 2025, creating a joyful and festive experience for the Northtown community and neighboring areas to enjoy. The program commenced with a brief Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, highlighted by a…
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported record net earnings of PHP37.3 billion in the first nine months of the year, driven by solid loan growth, improving margin trend, healthy trading income alongside well managed cost growth. Pre-provision operating profit in 9M 2025 grew 12.1% year-on-year to PHP59.2 billion. “Our prudent approach in expanding our…
A Celebration of Comfort, Connection, and Effortless Fashion in Cagayan de Oro and Davao MANILA, Philippines — Following the adrenaline-fueled success of its Full Speed Ahead campaign, Philippine fashion leader PENSHOPPE invites everyone to slow down and savor life’s most meaningful moments with its newest campaign: “Cozy Days Ahead.” Launching this October with special events…
IN PHOTO: Big Bad Wolf Books co-founder and executive director Jacqueline Ng announced on Tuesday, October 28, the return of the world’s largest book sale to Davao City on November 13 to 24 at The Tent of Azuela Cove in Lanang. (Photo credit to Ivy Tejano) By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY — Big Bad Wolf…
For today’s students, learning doesn’t stop after school hours. It stretches into the night at home, where shared spaces typically transform into mini study hubs. Parents also feel this shift, even on #WalangPasok days when school shifts to virtual lectures and an internet connection is essential at any time of the day. Every school season…
Scams have grown into one of the most pressing global threats, hitting individuals, businesses, and governments with staggering force. In the Philippines, one in three citizens has been targeted in the past year, with fraud losses reaching USD 8.1 billion, equivalent to 1.9% of the nation’s GDP. Yet two-thirds of victims never report incidents, leaving…
Free protection now available to Android users via the GlobeOne app Globe has launched a new SMS Scam Shield feature on the GlobeOne app to help protect users from the growing threat of text-based phishing attacks, particularly those sent through spoofed Globe or GCash sender IDs. The feature, currently available to Android users, is Globe’s…
