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Global prices have spiked due to the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Local pump prices are among the highest in Southeast Asia.
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Global prices have spiked due to the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Local pump prices are among the highest in Southeast Asia.
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While its international offensive supports an impressive narrative, the multinational giant’s overseas operations are not delivering convincing numbers and are…
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During past price spikes, major oil multinationals posted record windfall profits in the billions while consumers absorbed the pain.
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The Financial Stability Coordination Council, which serves as the Philippines’ primary interagency body for monitoring and mitigating systemic financial risks,…
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UnionBank president and CEO Ana Aboitiz Delgado has been elected president of the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) for the 2026–2027 term, becoming…
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Manila Branch has appointed Maria Angelica Balangue as head of its Corporate Banking Department in the Philippines,…
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The award, which recognizes BSP’s modernization of the management of Philippine forex reserves, comes as the country’s gross international reserves (GIR)…
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As more Filipinos turn to technology to handle everyday financial needs, banks continue to promote secure digital channels designed to make transactions easier…
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Banks must deploy stronger fraud management systems capable of detecting suspicious transactions in real time.
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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is expanding access to investment products by allowing clients to open and manage Unit Investment Trust Fund…
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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) closed 2025 with a net income of P10 billion as earnings rebounded strongly in the second half of the year, more than…
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BDO Unibank Inc. has posted a record net income of P87.2 billion in 2025, up six percent from P82.0 billion a year earlier, driven by expansion across its core…
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BDO Unibank Inc. posted a record net income of P87.2 billion in 2025, up six percent from P82.0 billion a year earlier, driven by expansion across its core…
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Growth was driven largely by expansion in the bank’s core businesses. Its loan portfolio climbed 15 percent year-on-year, with consumer loans leading the…
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The account requires no initial deposit and no maintaining balance, removing common barriers that often discourage young Filipinos from entering the formal…
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East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) delivered a strong 2025 performance, reporting a 21 percent increase in net income to P9.2 billion, according to a…
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OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. reported a full-year net income of $77 million for 2025, more than double the $30.3 million earned in 2024, as strong gold…
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BDO Unibank has launched a Chinese New Year promotion that rewards clients who open a new personal savings account with a minimum deposit of P800,000 and…
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