UnionBank of the Philippines is doubling down on grassroots entrepreneurship, renewing a year-long partnership with Soirée by Retail Lab to expand market access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2026.
A volatile business environment shaped by global forces beyond anyone’s control is back in focus. For crisis-tested banks, it’s a familiar situation and fortunately a playbook is already in hand.
The Aboitiz family-led UnionBank of the Philippines posted a strong first quarter, with net income hitting P3.8 billion, up 167 percent from a year earlier.
UnionBank of the Philippines and the Social Security System (SSS) are teaming up to widen access to small-ticket, short-term credit through a new fully digital lending program aimed at everyday financial needs.
UnionBank of the Philippines posted P10 billion in net income for 2025, down 17 percent from P12 billion in 2024, as one-off subsidiary charges offset stronger second half momentum.
Manila’s theater scene is once again in the global spotlight as world-class Filipino talent anchors Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular, a landmark production that reinforces the Philippines’ reputation as a powerhouse of performing arts excellence.
UnionBank is starting the year by putting curated experiences front and center, offering cardholders exclusive presale access to a major international stage production as part of its broader lifestyle strategy.
UnionBank is sharpening its focus on growth, innovation, and meaningful partnerships as it brings its flagship SME platform, UB Negosyante, to Soirée 2025—one of Metro Manila’s most-awaited holiday retail gatherings.