Banking & Insurance
EastWest Bank Reports P6.6-Billion Profit in First Nine Months, Driven by Strong Consumer Lending and Digital Growth
East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) recorded a P6.6-billion net income for the first nine months of the year, up 14 percent from the same period last year, supported by steady core revenue growth. The bank’s return on equity (ROE)stood at 11.6 percent.
Metrobank posts record P37.3B profit in 9 months
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co, the country’s fourth largest lender by assets, reported a record net income of P37.3 billion for the first nine months of...
New GSIS trustees pledge strong financial and public service focus
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has welcomed its newly appointed board of trustees, who took their oath of office before Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin and immediately held their first board meeting to set priorities for the country’s largest pension fund.
Start saving now and win big with BDO, says Alden Richards
Actor and entrepreneur Alden Richards is encouraging Filipinos to start saving without delay. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment to start saving—now's the best time to open an account,” he says.
BSP survey says stable lending outlook for borrowers
A majority of banks expect lending standards for both businesses and households to remain unchanged in the last quarter of 2025, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
