Asialink Group of Companies (Asialink) has secured a ₱5 billion corporate notes facility agreement, marking a major step in strengthening its financial capacity to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide.

The facility was arranged by UnionBank of the Philippines, which served as issue manager. UnionBank and Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) acted as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners, while both institutions, along with EastWest Banking Corporation (EastWest), participated as noteholders.

Strengthening Support for MSMEs

“This corporate notes facility agreement is a testament to the trust that leading financial institutions place in Asialink’s vision,” said Robert B. Jordan Jr..

“With UnionBank, LANDBANK, and EastWest as key partners, we are better positioned to scale our operations, innovate our services, and provide faster and more accessible financing solutions to MSMEs that drive local economic growth,” he added.

The multi-institutional collaboration comes amid rising demand for agile financing solutions, particularly among MSMEs navigating evolving market conditions. With the new funding, Asialink projects its loan portfolio to grow from ₱48 billion to ₱60 billion by year-end, enabling it to serve more entrepreneurs across the country.

Advancing Financial Inclusion

Meynard Mendoza highlighted the importance of the partnership, noting that it reinforces the company’s commitment to empowering businesses and communities.

“Our dedication to MSMEs aligns with our mission to enable businesses through meaningful financial solutions. We value UnionBank’s collaboration and look forward to a partnership that fosters growth, resilience, and greater financial inclusion,” he said.

The facility also underscores growing confidence in the role of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in expanding access to credit—particularly in underserved and high-growth regional markets. Structured as a multi-lender facility, the agreement enhances funding efficiency while supporting Asialink’s continued expansion.

Expanding Reach Nationwide

Asialink continues to play a key role in empowering underserved sectors through its subsidiaries:

  • Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC)
  • Global Dominion Financing Inc. (GDFI)
  • South Asialink Finance Corporation (SAFC)

With a strengthened capital base, AFC—the Group’s flagship entity—is poised to further expand its reach. From 2025 to January 2026, AFC has supported 34,611 MSMEs nationwide and enabled opportunities for more than 3,000 women-led enterprises through its Women’s Access to Inclusive Support (WAIS) loan initiative.

“This milestone reinforces our commitment to empowering Filipino entrepreneurs,” said Samuel Cariño. “With the support of our consortium of partner lenders, we are better equipped to provide accessible and timely financing to MSMEs, helping them grow, innovate, and contribute to local communities.”