“For a digital-first bank, this is not optional—it is the foundation of financial progress itself,” UNO co-founder and CEO Manish Bhai said. “We don’t want to compete on flash. We want to compete on trust.”
Salmon Group’s rural banking subsidiary, the Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna) Inc., reported strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, driven by a tech-focused transformation strategy and a growing consumer lending portfolio.
Maya said it is one of the few digital banks in the Philippines to achieve profitability, supported by its integrated ecosystem of payments and digital banking solutions.
BPI Direct BanKo Inc. (BanKo), the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), received a special citation for its pioneering digitalization efforts at the 3rd Digital Financial Inclusion Awards (DFIA).
The company reported that fund transfers and payments through InstaPay dominated transaction volume last year, reflecting consumers’ continued preference for digital payments, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
GoTyme Bank, venture between the Gokongwei Group and Tyme Group, achieved a milestone of five million users, redefining digital banking in the Philippines with its seamless, customer-focused approach.
GoTyme Bank Philippines, a venture with Gokongwei-led conglomerate JG Summit Holdings, is set to accelerate its growth and roll out advanced lending solutions following Nubank’s $150-million investment in its parent company, Tyme Group.