Philippine banks are strengthening their global standing, led by BDO Unibank Inc. and Bank of the Philippine Islands, as nine out of 11 lenders posted double-digit brand value growth in 2026.
Dominion Holdings Inc. surged to a new record high on Tuesday, with its market value climbing to P13 billion as investors reacted to the entry of new leaders whose ties to major mining assets fueled speculation on what could be injected into the listed shell.
More than 500,000 Filipino seafarers help power the global maritime industry. A new Seafarers’ Wellness Center now aims to support them — and their families — with services that extend beyond life at sea.
BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender by assets, booked a record P87.2 billion net income in 2025, up over 6 percent from P82 billion last year, fueled by expansion in its core lending and fee businesses.
BDO Unibank is deepening its engagement with overseas Filipinos by leaning into more human, trust-led storytelling—underscoring how financial institutions are evolving their outreach to connect more meaningfully with customers living and working abroad.
The Sy family-led BDO Unibank opened 2026 with the year’s largest corporate bond sale to date, raising P100 billion from its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue.
The Sy family-led BDO Unibank Inc. closed early the offer period for its fifth peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue, signaling strong demand for the deal.
BDO Unibank is sharpening its focus on financing green mobility as part of its broader push toward a low carbon economy, using its Asean Sustainability Bond to support transport-linked livelihoods while laying the groundwork for cleaner infrastructure.
BDO Unibank Inc. reinforced its role as a key infrastructure financier by anchoring a P50-billion transaction tied to Prime Infra’s acquisition of a controlling stake in First Gen Corp.’s gas assets, supporting the Philippines’ energy security and sustainability goals.