Banking & Insurance
PBB increases 1H net profit on double-digit interest income growth
Philippine Business Bank, a local savings bank, reported strong performance in the first half of 2025, with interest income and interest margin improving.
RCBC 1H25 profit jumps 20% on core, digital gains
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) reported a P5.3 billion net income for the first half of 2025, marking a 20 percent year-on-year increase, fueled by continued strength in its core banking operations and digital innovation.
Core lending, corporate expansion push EastWest six-month profits 19% higher
East West Banking Corp. (EastWest) posted a 19 percent year-on-year increase in net income to P4.1 billion in the first half of 2025, supported by strong core revenue growth, particularly from its consumer lending and commercial banking businesses.
CIMB Bank PH offers up to 8.6% interest in August promo
CIMB Bank Philippines, named Best Digital Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker, has rolled out a high-yield savings offer as part of its Earn More promo series, allowing depositors to earn up to 8.6 percent per annum on their savings throughout August this year.
CBS net income hits P1.2B in 1H
China Bank Savings (CBS), the thrift banking arm of China Banking Corp. (CBC), posted a 19 percent growth in net income to P1.2 billion for the first half of 2025, reinforcing its track record of annual record profits since 2021.
