
Chinabank builds off record year with strong first quarter performance
China Banking Corp. (Chinabank) reported a P6.8-billion net income in the first quarter of 2026, up 4 percent year-on-year, supported by sustained growth in…
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China Banking Corp. (Chinabank) reported a P6.8-billion net income in the first quarter of 2026, up 4 percent year-on-year, supported by sustained growth in…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s Monetary Board has raised interest rates by 25 basis points in response to mounting economic pressures from the ongoing…
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Listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) is buying into a copper mining asset in Kazakhstan to diversify beyond nickel and expand…
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The finance chief’s engagement with American business leaders, including representatives from the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce,…
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The Philippine banking system continued to expand in early 2026, with total assets rising 8.3 percent year-on-year to P29.19 trillion in February, according to…
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The trust and investment arm of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) posted a 13-percent increase in assets under management (AUM) to P220.6 billion in…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) held steady on Tuesday, closing at 6,018.70, up a modest 0.04 percent, as investors awaited the upcoming monetary…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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Beyond the romance of Italy, the refinement of France, and the revelry of the Caribbean lies something even more exquisite: a life shaped by discernment,…
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Ayala-backed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has outlined potential relief measures the bank is exploring for its roughly 18 million customers as the…
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The Philippine government has responded to Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the country’s outlook, as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the…
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Which major PSE-listed port operator, long the quiet king of Manila’s cargo terminals and still very much tied to an old rich family’s machine, is suddenly…
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has spearheaded the entry of Emirati business owners in the country, as she unveiled the Dubai Chamber International, signifying…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit widened in March, reflecting sustained external pressures, although the country’s foreign exchange reserves…
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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) have formalized a strategic partnership…
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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) reinforced its leadership in the local financial markets after securing top honors at the Philippine Dealing…
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‘The move may undermine bank profitability as net interest margins peak and credit losses remain elevated.’ — S&P Global Ratings credit analyst, Nikita Anand.
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BALANGA CITY, Bataan — The provincial government met with South Korean companies at The Bunker on 16 April to discuss potential investments aimed at…
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