Banking & Insurance

In a historic move, top central bankers, climate scientists, and business leaders from around the globe converged at the Philippine International Convention Center on October 19, 2026, for the first-ever Green Swan Conference held outside Switzerland.

Digital banking has become a seamless part of daily life for millions of Filipinos, from quick money transfers before work to settling bills from a smartphone at night.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has launched a new book titled “Bahandi: The Surigao Treasure and Related Finds”at its head office in Manila. The publication shines a spotlight on extraordinary pre-colonial gold artifacts, revealing the rich cultural heritage and advanced civilization of early Filipinos long before the arrival of Spanish colonizers.

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) recorded a net income of ₱21.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, marking a 15 percent increase from ₱18.5 billion during the same period last year. The performance underscores the bank’s disciplined execution, expanding core operations, and strengthening capital base as it drives long-term value creation.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has welcomed a favorable assessment from Japan Credit Rating Agency highlighting the country’s continued economic resilience against global disruptions. The evaluation reinforces international confidence in the country’s capacity to absorb financial volatility, ensuring that domestic growth remains steady even during periods of global market instability and rising geopolitical tension.