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We’re Honored to Receive Two International Awards from the Global Banking & Finance Awards®
First Standard Finance Corporation is proud to be recognized as Best Property Finance Company Philippines 2026 and Fastest Growing Business Funding Company Philippines 2026 — marking our third set of international honors. We have some exciting news to share. In February 2026, First Standard Finance Corporation received two international awards from the Global...
First Standard Finance Corporation Supports Hard-Hit Communities After Typhoon TINO and Super Typhoon UWAN
November 2025 — First Standard Finance Corporation recently extended on-the-ground assistance to Filipino communities affected by consecutive storms — Typhoon TINO (Kalmaegi) and Super Typhoon UWAN (Fung-Wong) — underscoring its broader commitment to making Filipinos’ lives better. While known for helping Filipinos move forward through its financial services, the company also recognizes the...
Leading with Strategic Foresight and Empathy
July 10, 2025 — First Standard Finance Corporation President and CEO, shares her insights and fresh perspectives on growing and leading the company. The interview was originally published by womenstabloid.com. READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY CLICKING BELOW.
How to Apply for Agriculture Loan
Here is the standard process of applying for an agriculture loan if you’re planning to use real estate property like a piece of land as collateral. Figure Out What You Need: Magkano ang kailangan mo and what do you plan to use the money for? Lenders will want to see how the loan...
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What does it mean to have good debt?
51% of adult Filipinos do not borrow at all. That’s it. That’s the headline. The majority of Filipinos “do not report engaging in any borrowing behavior at all.” This might be...
5 Things the Travel Industry Can Do While Weathering the Pandemic
The travel and tourism industry has undoubtedly been affected by the pandemic. Tourism Undersecretary Benito Bengzon said in a televised briefing that the Philippines only generated ₱85B from foreign arrivals during...
Post-pandemic Businesses You Can Start Today (and #TheSmartMove Tips for It)
Any big ticket decisions are probably currently farthest from our minds as we face this pandemic. On the other hand, the lockdown has afforded us time and the economic reshuffle has...
Examples of Business Model Adjustments in this Economic Shift
As expected, the pandemic has put an aggressive clot in the economic flow. With many government officials instituting a certain form of community quarantine, it is inevitable that temporary closure of...
Holding On in A Low Touch Economy
This pandemic rushed the economic shift to a low touch economy. We’ve seen businesses using tech advancements to keep up with the world going digital. But when the pandemic came, everyone...
A Handy Guide to Business Recovery
Majority of selected industries will soon be resuming normal operations as the government seeks to relax quarantine rules. As we glimpse a flicker of hope at the end of this pandemic...
How to Live A Smarter Digital Life
The situation brought about by the pandemic has made us embrace living our lives digitally–from conducting businesses to helping out. Just like in real life, we can train ourselves to take...
5 Business Continuity Learnings from the Covid-19 Pandemic
The uncertainty brought by the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the immense need for preparedness in business. A sound business continuity plan can mean the difference between keeping your doors open until...
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