banking

BDO H1 profit reached record-high P40.7B

BDO Unibank Inc. posted a record-high P40.7-billion net income in the first half of 2026…

PH banks’ assets breach P31-T mark, a fresh record high

Philippine banks’ total assets crossed the P31-trillion mark in June to reach a new record…

PH banks post record Q2 earnings–BSP

Even as a renewed Middle East conflict rattled global markets and fueled financial volatility, Philippine…

A second life for worn-out polymer banknotes

When the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) introduced polymer banknotes in 2024, officials touted them…

It’s official: BSP names Gasmen new treasury chief

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has tapped banking veteran Dino Gasmen to lead its…

PNB first-half profit jumped 17% to P14.6B

Philippine National Bank (PNB) posted a 17-percent increase in first-half net income, driven by higher…

PH banks hope for new yield curve benchmark

The Philippine banking industry is hoping to launch a new benchmark yield curve before the…

BIZ BUZZ: BPI takes the EV route

Banks have been racing to make digital payments part of everyday life. Now, Bank of…

BIZ BUZZ: MariBank gets 7th digital bank slot

The Philippines’ digital banking sector just welcomed a new player. MariBank Philippines Inc. has officially…

BSP: Fake peso banknotes declined in 2025

Counterfeit banknotes detected in the Philippines declined by nearly a fifth in 2025, as enhanced…