Everyday spending can now give something back.
Maya Card users can get 1% cashback on in-store and online purchases in the Philippines, from coffee and groceries to dining, shopping, and online checkout. The offer is at the center of Maya’s latest “MINE” campaign with Julia Barretto and Maris Racal
Manulife Philippines has launched Wealth Guarantee Plus, a limited-time single-payment life insurance plan that provides guaranteed annual cash payouts for seven years, returns the full premium at maturity, and includes life insurance coverage throughout the policy term.
Metrobank will hold its Live & Drive: Home & Car Loan Fest on September 12–13, 2026, at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall, bringing together participating automotive brands, property developers, solar solutions, and financing options for prospective car and home buyers.
Salmon Finance is expanding its reach in Visayas and Mindanao through a deeper partnership with EMCOR.
More than 100 EMCOR stores are now part of Salmon’s nationwide partner network, giving customers access to Product Loans for appliances, furniture, and gadgets, as well as Moto Loans for motorcycles. Applications can be completed with help from in-store Salmon Ambassadors, with approval possible in as fast as one minute.
BPI Debit Mastercard holders can add their cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay for contactless transactions on compatible Android devices. The service supports in-store, in-app, and online payments while using security measures designed to keep actual card details from being shared with merchants.
Retirement investing is getting more accessible through digital platforms.
EastWest has partnered with DragonFi and Luna Securities to expand access to its Personal Equity and Retirement Account products. With a minimum initial investment of PHP2,000, EastWest PERA gives local investors and OFWs another way to build long-term retirement savings through familiar digital investment channels.
Wise is making it easier to receive and spend Philippine pesos across borders.
New features include PHP account details for users abroad, QR Ph payments directly from a Wise balance, and higher real-time InstaPay receiving limits of up to PHP 500,000 for Wise Business customers.
Coins.ph has partnered with Bayad to expand its bills payment network to nearly 300 billers across 17 categories. Through a direct API integration, Coins.ph says major billers can support faster posting, while users can settle utilities, government payments, telecommunications, travel, banking, and other recurring expenses from within the app.
Filipinos are not saving for just one kind of future.
Maya’s aggregated savings data shows that travel, emergency funds, education, investments, and retirement all play a role, with younger users also showing growing interest in longer-term savings.