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Month: June 2026

  • Sterling Bank of Asia Selects Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service for its Next-Gen Transformation

    Sterling Bank of Asia Selects Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service for its Next-Gen Transformation

    Bangalore, India and Manila, Philippines – On June 26, 2026, Sterling Bank of Asia has announced the bank’s decision to select Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service for its Next-Gen Transformation.

    Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, and Sterling Bank of Asia (Sterling Bank), one of the most progressive banks in the Philippines, today announced the bank’s decision to select Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for its transformation program. Sterling Bank has opted to leverage the Finacle Core Banking, Finacle Customer Data Hub, Finacle Trade Finance, and Finacle Origination solutions for its requirements. Through this strategic collaboration with Infosys Finacle, Sterling Bank expects to enhance the experience of both employees and customers, maintain high standards of availability and reliability in its banking services, and reduce operational complexity through automation and digitization, thereby supporting its future growth.

    In photo: Mr. Sriranga Sampathkumar (Vice President and Global Head of Sales, Finacle) and Mr. Cecilio “Paul” D. San Pedro (President and CEO, Sterling Bank of Asia)

    With the new platform, Sterling Bank will be able to simplify management of technology operations by leveraging the SaaS-based deployment, allowing the bank to focus on strategic growth and innovation. Further, the bank will be able to drive faster innovation cycles while staying secure and compliant through access to periodic upgrades, security, and feature enhancements. In addition, the cloud-hosted model will help the bank scale seamlessly and on demand to support evolving business needs.

    Cecilio Paul D. San Pedro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sterling Bank of Asia, said, “At Sterling Bank of Asia, we aim to integrate forward‑thinking solutions into our operations to better serve the Philippine market. Achieving this requires us to continuously respond to fast‑evolving customer expectations, the accelerating pace of digital innovation, and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Modernizing our technology foundation for both core and digital banking is essential to realizing our goals. With Infosys Finacle, we have a trusted transformation partner and a next‑generation banking platform that will equip us to meet the dynamic requirements of our business, our customers, and the wider regulatory environment.”

    Sajit Vijayakumar, Chief Executive Officer, Infosys Finacle, said, “Our collaboration with Sterling Bank of Asia is yet another example of Finacle’s growing presence in the Philippines. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to delivering next-generation solutions to thrift banking community without upfront infrastructure investments. With Finacle SaaS, tailored for the Philippine market, Sterling Bank of Asia will gain a modern, customer‑first digital banking platform to help position the bank for long‑term success.”

    About Sterling Bank of Asia

    Established in 2007, Sterling Bank of Asia is a savings bank dedicated to providing accessible financial solutions to commercial and retail markets. Guided by a core philosophy of “banking to a different beat,” the Bank puts clients’ needs first, partnering with individuals and corporations to manage their wealth and achieve their financial goals. Backed by experienced banking professionals and business leaders, the Bank operates 47 branches in key cities nationwide. Sterling Bank of Asia offers a comprehensive suite of products – including deposits, loans, investments, and asset management, designed to create opportunities for clients to take hold of their financial future. Visit www.sterlingbankasia.com for more information.

    About Infosys Finacle

    Finacle is an industry leader in digital banking solutions. We are a unit of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned product subsidiary of Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY). We partner with emerging and established financial institutions to help inspire better banking. Our cloud-native solution suite and SaaS services help banks engage, innovate, operate, and transform better to scale digital transformation with confidence. Finacle solutions address the core banking, lending, digital engagement, payments, cash management, wealth management, treasury, analytics, AI, and blockchain requirements of financial institutions. Today, banks in over 100 countries rely on Finacle to help more than a billion people and millions of businesses to save, pay, borrow, and invest better. For more information, visit www.finacle.com.

    Media contacts

    For further information, please contact: PR_Global@Infosys.com

    For Sterling Bank of Asia, email: info@prosolutions.com.ph

  • JG Superstore Opens Its First Flagship Store at SM North EDSA – The Biggest Camera Store in the Philippines

    JG Superstore Opens Its First Flagship Store at SM North EDSA – The Biggest Camera Store in the Philippines

    JG Superstore has opened recently its first flagship store at SM North EDSA – the biggest Camera Store in the Philippines.

    JG Superstore was started with the passion of empowering photographers, videographers, content creators and storytellers across the country, and this passion has bring them together at JG Superstore, SM North EDSA Grand Opening, held on June 03, 2026 at 3F, The Annex Building, SM City North EDSA, Quezon City.

    JG Superstore, SM North EDSA is the first flagship store and the newest trusted source for camera, photo, video, audio & more in the Philippines.

    JG Superstore’s mission remains to their customers, to empower Filipinos, to create more and grow further. And these means serving to the customers not only through the products they offer but also through the programs that support them beyond the purchase. JG Academy is their educational arm where customers can create opportunities for learning and upscaling the help of their experts in the industry.

    JG Superstore was opened towards EDSA with a very clear direction. Bring the right products closer the customers, support the creative community, and continue innovating to create retail experience that is not only about selling but for about helping people to create, grow and move forward.

    JG Superstore, SM North EDSA is its first flagship store at SM Supermalls and mall store in the Philippines.

  • JG Superstore, SM North EDSA Grand Opening: First Flagship Store in SM Supermalls

    JG Superstore, SM North EDSA Grand Opening: First Flagship Store in SM Supermalls

    JG Superstore, SM North EDSA Grand Opening was held on June 3, 2026 at 3F, The Annex Building, SM City North EDSA, North Avenue corner Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City.

    It’s the first flagship store in SM Supermalls and the newest trusted source for Camera, Photo, Video, Audio & more in the Philippines.

    During the event, Oliver Tan and Jill Tan, owners of JG Superstore led the Christ’s Commission Fellowship (CCF)Business Dedication and Prayers of Dedication of JG Superstore, SM North EDSA.

    According to Jill Tan, the grand opening of JG Superstore, SM North EDSA is a very meaningful milestone of the company as they started with very very humble beginnings. They personally talking to their customers, tacking orders and learning directly from the people they serve. That was their real experience of retail, listening to customers, understanding their needs and earning their charts one interaction at a time. Ten (10) years later, after serving their customers and the creative community. Through their e-commerce and distribution channels, they take it importance step forward as they officially opened their first mall store at SM North EDSA. This is really a major step in bringing JG Superstore closer to the people they serve, and in creating retail experience that is more personal, more useful, and more connected to the real needs of theirs customers and our community.

    JG Superstore’s mission remains to their customers, to empower Filipinos, to create more and grow further. And these means serving to the customers not only through the products they offer but also through the programs that support them beyond the purchase. JG Academy is their educational arm where customers can create opportunities for learning and upscaling the help of their experts in the industry.

    Jill Tan also mentioned that, as they opened JG Superstore towards EDSA , their direction is very clear. Bring the right products closer the customers, support the creative community, and continue innovating to create retail experience that is not only about selling but for about helping people to create, grow and move forward.

    On June 3, 2026, they opened the JG Superstore, SM North EDSA, the first mall store and the newest trusted source for Camera, Photo, Video, Audio & more in the Philippines. But more importantly, they started their commitment to their customers, their partners and to Filipino creative communities.