PBB profit ballooned to P1.9B in 2025

Philippine Business Bank (PBB) grew its net income to P1.9 billion in 2025, rocketing from P114.2 million from a year earlier thanks to stronger interest income and improved margins.

The banking business of Zest-O Group founder Alfredo Yao said interest income climbed to P11.4 billion from P807.5 million a year earlier. Core income reached P3.5 billion.

The bank cited better margin management, deeper client engagement and a more deliberate focus on profitable business generation rather than aggressive balance sheet expansion.

President and CEO Rolando Avante said the bank remained focused on strengthening credit quality and profitability.

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