Banking

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BankCom grows Q1 profit 13% as core banking offsets market volatility

Bank of Commerce grew first quarter earnings as stronger lending income and client foreign exchange transactions helped offset trading losses triggered by volatility linked to the Middle East conflict.

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Citi eyes stronger returns, sees growth in PH

Citi outlined its strategy for delivering stronger, more sustainable returns during its 2026 Investor Day in New York, while highlighting the Philippines as a key market in its broader international growth strategy.

1 May 2026

4:52PM

China Bank Savings 2025 profit rises 10% to P2.4B on loan growth

China Bank Savings (CBS) delivered another record year in 2025, with profit hitting P2.4 billion as loans, deposits and assets all posted double-digit growth, reinforcing its position near the top of the thrift banking sector.

30 Apr 2026

10:39AM

Metrobank adds 3 new branches in QC and Cebu to expand reach

The Ty family-backed Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. expanded its footprint in the first quarter with three new branches, reinforcing its presence in key urban areas.

28 Apr 2026

12:07AM

UnionBank leans on pandemic playbook, shifts to ‘cautious growth’ mode in 2026

A volatile business environment shaped by global forces beyond anyone’s control is back in focus. For crisis-tested banks, it’s a familiar situation and fortunately a playbook is already in hand.

27 Apr 2026

10:47AM

PNB first quarter profit rise 5% to P6.4B on strong lending growth

Taipan Lucio Tan’s Philippine National Bank posted a 5 percent rise in first quarter profit to P6.37 billion, powered by lending growth and firm cost discipline.

27 Apr 2026

9:58AM

UnionBank profit more than doubles in strong start to 2026

The Aboitiz family-led UnionBank of the Philippines posted a strong first quarter, with net income hitting P3.8 billion, up 167 percent from a year earlier.

24 Apr 2026

11:34PM

BDO delivers solid first quarter earnings of P20.1B on lending strength

The Sy family-backed BDO Unibank, the country’s biggest lender by assets, opened 2026 with a modest earnings gain, as strong lending and fee-related businesses helped offset heavier provisioning tied to a more cautious risk stance.

23 Apr 2026

12:59PM

Metrobank raises InstaPay limit to P100,000 per day

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company has raised its daily InstaPay transfer limit to P100,000 from P50,000, giving clients more room to move funds within a single day.