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Philippine banking

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Philippine banking.

  1. Supported by a growing customer base of over 1.2 million, China Bank Savings, the retail and thrift banking arm of China Banking Corp., and the country’s second largest thrift bank, has, as of end-June, total assets worth P225.58. billion. To date, CBS has a network of 190 branches, 33 Automatic Payroll Deduction lending centers, and 65 branch lite units. During the first semester of this year, it opened five new branches and converted 10 BLUs into full-service branches.

    CBS keeps profit steady despite headwinds

    China Bank Savings posted P1.19 billion in first-half net income as strong loan and deposit growth offset economic headwinds, while the thrift bank accelerated…

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  2. Metrobank posts P24.9-B first-half profit

    Metrobank posts P24.9-B first-half profit

    Metrobank posted a steady first-half 2026 performance with P24.9 billion in net income, driven by solid loan growth, higher fee revenues, a stronger deposit…

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  3. Union Bank of the Philippines currently ranks fourth among Philippine banks in the 2026 Forbes World’s Best Banks list.

    UnionBank’s H1 2026 profit jumps 113%

    ‘We continue to build on the actions we began in 2025 to enhance our balance sheet while sharpening our focus on the businesses that drive long-term value for…

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  4. Godzilla’s second bite

    Godzilla’s second bite

    A centuries-old Japanese banking giant, burned by an overpriced stake in a Philippine bank now trading at a steep haircut, is back eyeing a single-digit stake…

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