Loan growth drives BPI Q1 profit, margin gains
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a solid start to 2026, with first-quarter net income rising to P16.9 billion, up 1.7 percent year-on-year and 4.9 percent quarter-on-quarter, supported by stronger lending, wider margins, and resilient fee income.
Lopez feud sparks fight over costly poison pill
A widening family rift inside Lopez Inc. is escalating into a high-stakes corporate battle over provisions that could force listed power generation firm First Gen Corp. to sell key energy assets at a steep discount, potentially wiping out nearly P24 billion in value.
Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 to showcase real-world tech applications
The Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 will take place from June 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, highlighting how blockchain technology is now being used in real-world systems.
BPI flags limited risk amid Middle East tensions
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), said the lender is closely tracking the escalating crisis in the...
ASEAN pushes stronger financial health safeguards amid digital risks
Senior officials from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) central banks, together with development partners and private sector leaders, convened on April 9, 2026, in a high-level virtual roundtable to urgently address financial health across the region.
