As the Trust Officers Association of the Philippines (TOAP) and the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines (TIFP) observe Trust Consciousness Week this 2025 with the theme “Trust: Sustainability and Innovation — The Way Forward,” this special edition of BusinessWorld In-Depth highlights how innovation and sustainability should shape the future of the trust industry in the country. The role of trust institutions in enabling and refining ESG directions among companies is also discussed in the issue. Also inside this special edition are messages from key officials in the government, banking, and trust fields; as well as information on the recent and upcoming activities of the two organizations.