Luzvimin News and Public Affairs

Students and speakers come together for conversations that turn financial awareness into real-life action at FEU Alabang Metrobank strengthens its push for financial education among young Filipinos, bringing its Moneygurado initiative to campuses and reframing how students understand and engage with money early in life. In its first leg at Far Eastern University-Alabang, the program moved beyond traditional financial literacy, opening grounded, real-life conversations about everyday money decisions and the mindset behind them. The session was led by Andoy Beltran, a financial advocate from First Metro Securities, the brokerage arm of the Metrobank Group. The discussion explored how today’s students are growing up in a digital financial environment defined by speed and convenience, making money management more seamless than ever, but also making it easier to spend quickly and often, sometimes without much reflection. Andoy Beltran, financial advocate from First Metro Securities, the bro...

  As global demand for resources continues to rise, the mining industry is undergoing a critical transformation. Under initiatives such as Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), companies are rethinking traditional practices, shifting from extractive operations to models that promote environmental restoration, community development, and long-term sustainability. TSM has emerged as a framework that encourages mining companies to adopt stricter environmental standards, improve transparency, and strengthen relationships with host communities. It reflects a growing recognition that responsible mining must go beyond compliance and actively contribute to ecological and social well-being. Hallmark Mining Corporation (HMC) is among the companies advancing this approach. Since beginning operations in 1992, the company has consistently positioned itself as a leader in eco-responsible and sustainable mining, particularly in the Davao Region. Hallmark Mining Co, initiates not only to mitigate envir...

  Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reported a net income of PHP12.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026 driven by modest asset expansion alongside better margins and healthy fee income growth. “Our first quarter results underscore the resilience of Metrobank’s core businesses and the consistency of our execution. With strong capitalization, solid asset quality and healthy buffers, we remain well-positioned to manage risks while continuing to support the growth and funding needs of our customers," said Metrobank President Fabian S. Dee.  The Bank’s net interest income rose by 13.6% to PHP33.4 billion, with net interest margin higher by 12 basis points to 3.7%. Gross loans grew by 9.2% year-on-year with corporate and commercial loans up 8.6% and consumer loan growth increasing by 11.2%, indicative of economic growth trends. Total deposits expanded to PHP2.6 trillion, with low-cost Current and Savings Accounts (CASA) rising by 8.4% year-on-year, accounting for 59.2%...