Fintech mavericks: GoTyme Bank co-CEO Albert Raymund Tinio and President and CEO Nate Clarke are set to bring more accessible banking financial services

These Fintech Mavericks are set to Change the Way We Bank

Marathoner Albert Tinio and surfer Nate Clarke are suiting up to make banking more accessible through GoTyme Bank.

Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reveals that as of the 2nd quarter of 2021, there are 41 million Filipinos who are unbanked. This means that they do not use or don’t have access to traditional financial services such as savings or checking accounts and credit cards. There are still those who stash their cash at home. Their financial services such as loans and money transfers are met through institutions such as pawnshops, remittance centers, or even personal lenders. While the pandemic has introduced Pinoys to the convenience of e-wallet services, the usage is often limited to buying cell phone load or engaging money transfers for purchases. 

GCash Now Offers Free Bank Transfers to 30+ Banks

Transferring funds in between banks used to be all sorts of inconvenient. Customers would have to waste time in line, or pay expensive transaction fees. Now, the nation's leading mobile wallet provider GCash has once again revolutionized the fintech scene by letting customers transfer funds from their GCash account to 30+ banks anywhere they are, anytime they want, and without the costs.

Done via the GCash App, customers can freely transfer funds from their GCash wallet to participating banks within seconds – BPI, BDO, MetroBank, and others, to name a few – as long as they have the account name, the account number of the receiver, and internet connectivity. This is offered by GCash at no extra charge to the consumer. 

RCBC reveals “We believe in you” philosophy

Rizal Commercial Bank Corporation (RCBC), one of the leading universal banks in the Philippines, today unveils its new corporate logo and tagline “We believe in you,” which signals the start of a new era of providing excellent and trusted banking services for Filipinos.

“This milestone signals the arrival of a more committed, refreshed and re-energized RCBC, that is ready to meet the demands of the ever-changing Philippine banking industry,” said RCBC President and CEO Gil A. Buenaventura.

“We believe in you” is not just a tagline for RCBC, but a battle cry to show our unwavering support and trust to the indomitable Filipino spirit. At the same time, this new corporate thrust is meant to encourage Filipinos not only to dream, but to pursue their passions and dreams, and turn them into reality – whether it’s traveling to your dream destination, venturing into a new business, or purchasing a new home or car,” Buenaventura stressed.

I Still Have Finance Faith In Banks

As the economy progresses, more people are saving and investing their hard-earned money in banks. However, a lot has happened in the past few weeks that involved banks and their operations. It was alarming for the banks as well as the clients which caused major concerns and doubt with these institutions.

Another incident that happened recently is when a UnionBank employee was arrested for allegedly stealing P17 million from a UnionBank branch in Pasig City. The arrest was made after an unauthorized cash transfer from the bank's Ortigas Cash Center to its Caloocan Cash Center was discovered to allegedly cover-up the theft.

As the news came out in social media, there have been a lot of speculations and fears when it comes to banking. Many are now afraid of putting their savings in banks and were opted to keep them in their own hands. But this avoidance from dealing with banks is doing more harm than good.

BPI Family Ka-Negosyo Maintains Rank as Most Preferred Partner in PH SME Banking

BPI Family Ka-Negosyo continues to maintain its status as the most preferred partner for Filipinos who engage in entrepreneurship. The Bank’s reputation as the country’s leading provider of business loans to SMEs is sealed anew by celebrated achievements it attained throughout 2013.

This year, the Bank’s Ka-Negosyo Franchising Loan won the Chairman’s Award by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), Best SME Bank by the Alpha South East Asia (SEA) Magazine, Gold Medal Award for Overall Reputation during the first ever Radar Global SME Reputation Awards, and the Franchise Cornerstone Award of the 12th Filipino Franchise Show by the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc (AFFI).

BPI 24/7 Encourages Filipinos to Get Out More

(L-R) BPI’s Assistant Vice President, Carlo Gatuslao, and Senior Vice
President and Head of Electronic Channels Group, Noel Tagaza;
Zest Air’s Assistant Vice President-Business Development,
Vanessa Caceres; and Philippine Hotel Reservations Service Inc.’s Chief
 Executive Officer and Co-founder, Lila Rosenberger; and BPI’s
 Brand Manager, Patrick Zulueta.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with Zest Airways Inc., Philippine Hotel Reservations Service Inc. (PHRS), launches a travel and rewards campaign, “Get Out More” which gives BPI clients a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for four (4) to the seven (7) of the top destinations in the country, just by paying bills online, over the phone, or through their mobile phones.

Through the BPI 24/7 Banking Channels, the Unibank continues to redefine the Filipino’s banking lifestyle as it allows clients to bank easily, securely, anytime and anywhere. Be it through the internet, telephone, or mobile phone, BPI provides clients innovative ways to accomplish over 100 financial transactions without going to the bank, allowing them more time for more important matters.

Shopping fun has just begun with RCBC Bankard Visa Infinite

Who says premium cards don’t offer shopping fun? RCBC Bankard Visa Infinite has just proven that they do!

Always on the forefront of innovative credit card products that make life easier and more convenient for cardholders, leading credit card brand RCBC Bankard has come up with yet another new addition to its wide roster of cards – the RCBC Bankard Visa Infinite card. A premium lifestyle card, this newest RCBC Bankard product to be launched in the market offers unique shopping and travel perks not commonly found in other premium credit card brands.

For one thing, it combines the strength and wide purchasing power of the Visa brand with the stability and innovative spirit of the RCBC Bankard brand. As a premium lifestyle card, RCBC Bankard Visa Infinite provides access to special privileges and rewarding experiences, here and abroad and gives its discriminating cardholders value for every charge they make because of the rebate and savings the card generates for them. 

BPI Family Auto Loan Makes Car Ownership EASY for BPI clients!

Every Filipino dreams of getting a brand new car. The latest car model, the smoothest ride, the best brand – car ownership for Filipinos is the ultimate symbol that they’ve got it made. But dream cars don’t always come cheap and a buyer has to understand that apart from the actual cost of the car, one still has to be prepared to shell out money for additional expenses like chattel mortgage fees, compulsory third party liability (CTPL) and comprehensive car insurance; then prior to driving a brand new car out of the showroom, its registration should be processed – all necessities for a car owner.

Making Car Ownership EASY for BPI Clients. Mr. Felipe Carlos, VP and Dealer Network Head; Ms. Miriam Jane Jacinto, VP and Auto Loan Direct Marketing Head; Mr. David Sarmiento, Jr., SVP and Head of Auto Loans Division; and Mr. Ramon Noel Altamirano, the new Head of Product Marketing. 

EastWest Bank Lookson a Great Yearand Looks Forward For A Greater One

Seventeen years since it first opened its doors to the public, EastWest Bank is now one of the country’s fastest growing and most profitable banking institutions.

The year 2011 was marked with performance milestones that have set the stage for a bigger and bolder 2012 for one of the country’s top performing banks.

From 2006 to 2011, EastWest Bank has displayed exceptional growth. In 2006, the bank registered total assets of P30 billion. As of last year, the bank has over P90 billion total registered assets which is a compounded annual growth rate of around 29 percent since 2006.

Last year, the bank made great strides in its core businesses which exhibited healthy growth. Unaudited figures as of December 2011 show that bank deposits grew by 16.9% year-on-year while corporate loans moved up 11.2% on the same period. The bank also saw a 24.9% year-on-year increase in consumer loans as of the last quarter of 2011. 

EastWest Bank new logo heralds corporate rebranding

EastWest Bank recently launched its new corporate signature signaling new levels in its corporate strategy and the transformation of its value proposition to one that will ring closer to its customers’ needs, encapsulated in the brand promise, “We make good things happen.”

The new brandmark is one of the results of months of in-depth brand assessment and audit by FutureBrand, the Singapore-based international branding expert commissioned by EastWest Bank. Its signature color is a light, fresh green symbolizing renewal and fresh growth, with purple and magenta rounding off the arrows. The colors are considered unique and a visual standout in a field of reds, blues and yellows typically favored by other financial institutions.

EastWest Bank president and CEO Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. said “the new logo was created from two arrows representing the directions of the bank’s name, coming together to symbolize the relationship between bank and customer, in the heart of which good things happen. It also communicates our intent to become a world-class service provider, and our focus on customer benefits and aspirations consistent with our new brand tagline, ‘Your Dream. Our Focus.’”

EastWest Bank chairman of the board Jonathan T. Gotianun said “the rebranding exercise is part of our holistic effort to bring EastWest Bank to a higher level of performance, competitiveness and strength. It is not just about changing our logo or adopting new corporate colors. Our brand represents the value the bank delivers to our customers and our brand promise to them. We hope this rebranding effort will help focus our energies and align all our efforts consistently and more effectively towards delivering our brand promise to our customers.”

BPI at 160, Opens Biggest Auto Madness yet, Goes International

Marking the 160th year of the Bank of the Philippine Islands or BPI in the banking industry they have made a lot of advancements and even pioneered a lot of innovation that made them a leader in the industry. This year, they are taking the BPI Family Auto Loan Madness to a whole new level from starting with provincial car shows unto the International Auto Show as it co-presents the 2011 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) on April 7-11, 2011 at the World Trade Center. 

“We pioneered the Auto Madness 13 years ago in Cebu where it became such a huge success that we brought it to a national scale in 2009,” says Mr. David Sarmiento, Jr., SVP and Head of Auto and Motorcycle Loans Division. “We see the continued and rising interest of Filipinos to have their own vehicles and with a passion to make it easy for them to drive not just vehicles, but their dream cars, we ensure that we give them the best venue and deals every year. This year, Auto Madness goes international as we present the BPI Family Auto Madness at the 7th Manila International Auto Show.”

Considered the biggest motoring event of the year, MIAS also has the biggest exhibition space of any auto show staged in the Philippines. This year, MIAS adds the Philippine Trade Training Center exhibition hall to its area, making for more than 24,000 square meters of exhibition space. Filipinos can look forward to more car launches and debuts this year with more than 25 participating automotive brands on hand, special heritage displays and the Car of the Year unveiling. In addition, car buyers who book during the MIAS will have a chance to win P100, 000 rebate on their car purchase.

Last year, MIAS welcomed some 78,000 visitors, showcasing over 300 cars and 25 auto brands. Aside from the main World Trade exhibition hall and lobby of 10,000m2 and the 3,000m2 tent annex building and some 6,000m2 of outdoor exhibit and stunt performance area, MIAS has added some 4,000m2 of indoor exhibition floor space at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) building, still making MIAS the country’s biggest annual motoring event.

This year’s highlights will include the Russ Swift precision driving stunt show, Car of the Year Awards Gala Night, MIAS Custom Classic Car Competition, European Mobile Media competition, Top Gear photo contest and exhibit, 2011 car model launches, special vehicle and automotive heritage displays and exciting raffle prizes.


BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) is a subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), one of the top and leading commercial banks in the Philippines today. Formed in 1985 in the merger of BPI and Family Savings Bank, BFSB caters to middle-class families and offers retail banking products and services. 

BPI Family Savings Bank aids and strives to raise up the auto industry and make car purchase affordable and easy for the consumers by coming up with initiatives like the Nationwide Auto Madness, various Real Thrills promos and social responsibility advocacies like the Safe Drive Campaign.

With over 20 years in the business, BPI Family Auto Loans has created its mark and taken a leadership position, continuously providing Filipinos with a complete auto loan solution and guaranteeing ease and convenience in auto loan application through its strategically located BPI and BFSB branches, numbering over 800 nationwide.

This year’s Auto Madness, BPI will be continuing its FREE GPS promotion to competent brand new vehicles that will be financed by BPI Family Auto Loan for personal use with a minimum amount financed of Php 700,000.00 and a loan term of 36 months. The FREE GPS promo is also available at all participating dealers nationwide.

Clients also experience the convenience of onsite approval, free Petron-BPI MasterCard with free fuel and fuel rebates, and flexible payment terms over a wide range of channels such as, auto debit arrangement, Express Online, Express Phones, ATM and through over the counter payments.

BPI Family’s Auto Madness will also be held at the Ayala Center in Cebu from April 1-3, 2011 and at the Lim Ket Kai Mall in Cagayan De Oro from April 4-16, 2011.

For more details on getting a BPI Family Auto Loan, interested individuals can call up call (02) 845-6777 or visit www.bpiloans.com or any of the over 800 BPI or BPI Family Savings Bank branches throughout the country.