To celebrate the Lunar New Year, EastWest hosted Pathways to Prosperity in the Year of the Snake, an economic outlook and Feng Shui Talk.
EastWest’s valued clients received exclusive insights on economic trends and Feng Shui guidance to navigate 2025 with confidence and purpose. These series of events started in Metro Manila and Cebu, then continuing to Davao and Pampanga. This was part of the bank’s hyperlocal efforts to connect with clients in their own communities.
Expert Guidance and Timely Insights
The Davao leg featured speakers, each representing the “East” and “West”. Drawing from Eastern traditions of Feng Shui is Patrick Lim Fernandez, and offering insights about the Philippine Economy is Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas. They showcased their vision of bridging diverse perspectives for growth and success.
Dr. Bernardo Villegas, a renowned economist, emphasized the Philippines’ resilience amidst global economic challenges. He highlighted its consistent GDP growth, robust domestic consumption, remittance inflows, and increasing infrastructure investments. He also highlighted the Philippines’ demographic dividend, young, dynamic, and English-speaking population as key drivers for sustained growth. This positions the country as a hub for innovation and skilled labor.
Additionally, Dr. Villegas highlighted regional growth opportunities in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, aligning with EastWest Priority’s strategy. He suggested long-term policies and foreign direct investment for the Philippines to achieve upper-middle-income status.
Patrick Lim Fernandez, a renowned Feng Shui expert, also provided guidance to attendees. He helped them align their goals with the Year of the Snake’s energies, promoting harmony and success.
“Feng Shui provides a lens to understand the flow of opportunities in the year ahead. It’s about creating harmony between your plans and the environment to open doors to success and prosperity.”
Patrick Lim Fernandez
Fernandez discussed the Year of the Wood Snake’s positive energies, emphasizing patience, strategic networking, and adaptability. He advised activating prosperous sectors in homes and offices, decluttering spaces, incorporating water elements, and using green and blue colors for growth.
Enriching the Client Experience
EastWest Priority is a trusted partner in clients’ journeys. It offers expert financial guidance and culturally enriching experiences, showcasing its holistic approach to client support. EastWest Priority has also been recognized for its dedicated services and expanded footprint. It was named Best Private Bank by Global Finance, International Investor Awards, and Global Financial Market Review. The Asset also named EastWest Priority and its Trust and Asset Management Group Best Wealth Manager for its comprehensive wealth management offerings.
These honors highlight EastWest’s dedication to personalized service and robust financial solutions, reflecting the bank’s relentless pursuit of excellence.
A Commitment to Excellence
“As we welcomed the Lunar New Year, we reaffirmed our role as a trusted partner in our clients’ financial journeys. Through events like these, we not only address financial goals but also strive to connect with our clients on a deeper, more meaningful level.”
Raffy Algarra, SEVP and Head of Financial Markets and Wealth Management
With “Pathways to Prosperity in the Year of the Snake,” EastWest Priority continued to set the bar for excellence. It equips the clients with the tools, insights, and inspiration they needed to thrive in 2025 and beyond.
