Banking & Insurance
BPI backs travel as a way for Filipinos to learn, grow
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is supporting travel not just as leisure, but as a way for Filipinos to learn, build stronger family ties, and support tourism and local economies. BPI is the official bank partner of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) 33rd Travel Tour Expo, happening from February 6 to 8, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Rate-cut expectations pull T-bill yields down
Treasury bill yields continued to ease at Monday’s auction as investors positioned for a possible shift toward monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) amid weakening economic momentum.
BPI delivers steady growth, expands lending
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a solid full-year performance in 2025, booking net income of P66.62 billion, up 7.4 percent year on year, as strong revenue growth offset higher provisions and operating expenses.
Priority banking, special deposit rates extended to SRRV retirees
Security Bank Corporation has entered into an agreement with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) to extend priority banking privileges and a special time deposit rate to foreign and returning Filipino retirees applying for the Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV).
Metrobank cuts transfer fee to P8, making digital transfers cheaper
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) will lower its InstaPay transfer fee to P8 per transaction starting February 1, 2026, marking the lowest rate the bank has offered for the service and replacing the previous P25 charge.
