RCBC profit climbs on lending gains, lower costs
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., the country’s sixth-largest lender by assets, opened 2026 with stronger earnings, posting an unaudited net profit of P2.7 billion for the first quarter, up 12 percent from a year earlier, as loan growth and lower funding costs lifted core income.
Philippines courts Japanese capital with banking alliance
The Philippines is sharpening its pitch for Japanese capital, formalizing a three-way partnership between the Board of Investments (BOI), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).
AIC flags airport risks amid Middle East conflict
Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC) is bracing for potential headwinds to its airport business if tensions in the Middle East drag on and keep fuel prices elevated, a scenario that could begin to bite as early as June.
DOE lauds Visayas utilities for reporting discipline
The Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) and Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) for timely and complete compliance with key reportorial requirements, highlighting the growing role of high-quality data in managing the country’s power system amid rising demand.
Ayala Malls nears full renewable energy transition
Ayala Malls is accelerating its shift to clean energy, with renewable sources now powering nearly its entire portfolio as the company deepens sustainability efforts while managing costs and growth.
