Banking & Insurance
Cha-Ching Program joins Bicol curriculum in country’s first
Pru Life UK and the Prudence Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Junior Achievement (JA) Philippines, announced the expansion of the Cha-Ching financial literacy program across the National Capital Region (NCR) and its full integration into the Bicol Region’s basic education curriculum—a national first.
PBCom declares 1st dividend since 1997
Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) said its board has approved a cash dividend of P1.00 per share—its first dividend declaration since a stock dividend in September 1997—highlighting significant improvements in the bank’s financial position.
RCBC launches P3-B ASEAN Sustainability Bond sale
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has launched the sale of up to P3 billion in fixed-rate, peso-denominated Series F ASEAN Sustainability Bonds, part of its P200-billion bond and commercial paper program.
Chinabank launches online account opening
China Banking Corp. (Chinabank), the country's fourth-largest private universal bank, has introduced an online account application feature through its My CBC and My CBC Online platforms, significantly enhancing customer onboarding and reinforcing its digital-first strategy.
RCBC consumer loans soar on auto and housing boom
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) reported a 39 percent expansion in its consumer loan portfolio for the first quarter of 2025, driven by robust expansion in auto and housing loans.
