WINNING | Samuel Cariño steers Global Dominion’s lending growth

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• Global Dominion Financing maintains over P16 billion in active loans across more than 170 branches nationwide
• The company is projected to exceed P1.2 billion in monthly loan disbursements, reflecting continued lending activity
• President and CEO Samuel Cariño, recently named Asia’s Most Inspiring Executive, is advancing financial inclusion as a core business strategy
  
  
  
  

Global Dominion Financing Inc. is expanding financing access for Filipino entrepreneurs as it strengthens its nationwide lending operations, with more than P16 billion in active loans and a growing focus on supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The company's growth comes as its president and CEO, Samuel Z. Cariño, was named “Asia’s Most Inspiring Executive” during the 13th Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards.

As of mid-2026, Global Dominion operated more than 170 branches nationwide, supported by nearly 2,000 employees.

The financing company is also projected to surpass its previous lending performance, with monthly loan disbursements expected to exceed P1.2 billion.

Financial inclusion as growth strategy

Access to financing remains critical for Filipino entrepreneurs seeking capital to establish businesses, expand operations, and sustain their livelihoods.

Global Dominion provides financing solutions for business capital, vehicle purchases, education, home improvements, and emergency expenses.

Under Cariño's leadership, the company is positioning financial inclusion as a growth strategy, linking its business expansion to the financing needs of Filipino entrepreneurs.

Experience, insights into MSMEs challenges

Cariño's leadership reflects his experience across different levels of the financing industry.

He began as an account officer before becoming Global Dominion's first branch manager in Baguio City.

He subsequently served as general manager and deputy chief operating officer before leading another financing company.

Cariño returned to Global Dominion earlier this year, bringing additional experience and insights into the challenges limiting MSMEs' access to credit.

"I've worked in one small branch, and I've sat at the center of an organization with thousands of employees. I understand our customers and this business from the ground up, and that's what I'm proudest of," he said in a press statement. 

Helping borrowers to succeed

Global Dominion chair Ruben Y. Lugtu II emphasized Cariño's focus on helping borrowers succeed.

“More than just being able to hit loan disbursement targets, he wants to make sure our loans become instruments to our customers’ growth and success,” Lugtu added.

Global Dominion intends to continue expanding financing opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs while strengthening its operations and supporting business growth across the country. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma