Banking & Insurance

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has unveiled two new commemorative coins honoring the country’s cultural heritage and its upcoming role as ASEAN Chair in 2026.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has reopened its redesigned Buendia Center branch in Makati City, now serving as the bank’s first full “phygital” flagship—combining digital tools with personalized in-branch services.

Security Bank Corp. has exceeded its 2025 sustainable finance target ahead of schedule, releasing P99.4 billion in green and social financing as of October 2025—18 percent above its full-year goal. The bank says the milestone reflects strong demand for sustainable investments in the Philippines and supports its ambition to become a leading partner in the sector.

Finance undersecretary Karlo Fermin Adriano described the BTr as keeper of the nation’s “passbook,” responsible for raising about 90 percent of the government’s borrowing needs—an essential task that supports everything from public services to long-term economic plans.

VITRO Inc., the data center unit of the PLDT Group, has partnered with BDO Unibank to bolster the bank’s digital backbone and ensure more reliable, uninterrupted banking services.