Banking

2 hours ago

Metrobank starts 2025 strong with P12.3B profit as loans, trading income soar

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) posted a net income of P12.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025, powered by double-digit loan growth, higher trading gains, and solid fee income.

1 day ago

Ayala's BPI to sell P5-B SINAG bonds to fund green, community projects

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is set to launch its first ₱5 billion SINAG Bonds, with a possible increase depending on demand, under its new ₱200-billion bond and commercial paper program.

1 day ago

UnionBank sees 10x credit card growth, faster KYC with AI processing

UnionBank of the Philippines is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform operations, citing a significant boost in customer onboarding and credit approvals as a result.

2 days ago

Aboitiz’s UnionBank profit hit by one-offs; expects performance to get back on track

The Aboitiz family-led UnionBank of the Philippines reported a net income of P1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025, down 30 percent from P2 billion a year ago, as one-time costs temporarily weighed on its results.

4 days ago

Sys' BDO weighs global risks as 1st quarter profit grows 6.5% to P19.7B

BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender, flagged potential risks from US tariffs and global trade tensions even as it posted a P19.7 billion net income in the first quarter of 2025, up 6.5 percent from P18.5 billion in the same period last year.

5 days ago

Sys' Chinabank boosts shareholder returns with P6.7-B payout amid record profits

The Sy family’s China Banking Corp. is ramping up shareholder returns after declaring a P6.7 billion total cash dividend on the back of record 2024 earnings.

21 Apr 2025

11:21AM

BPI kicks off 2025 with strong earnings thanks to robust lending, stable margins

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a solid P16.6 billion in net income for the first quarter of 2025, up 9 percent from a year ago and 18.3 percent higher than the previous quarter, thanks to strong lending activity and steady margins.

21 Apr 2025

10:28AM

BPI CEO TG Limcaoco eyes 2025 growth, says ‘best days still ahead’

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) enters 2025 with powerful tailwinds, having delivered its strongest performance yet in 2024, but it does so amid looming global risks, from renewed trade tensions to broader economic uncertainty.

19 Apr 2025

7:59PM

BPI waives global transaction, withdrawal fees for Debit Mastercard clients

During the six-month promotional period, BPI Debit Mastercard holders will enjoy zero international transaction fees on both in-store and online purchases in foreign or local currencies. Additionally, the bank is waiving the standard $3.50 or 1.75-percent fee—whichever is higher—for international ATM withdrawals.