Asia United Bank (AUB), along with its subsidiaries, sustained its profitability in the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher revenues and improved operational efficiency.
Asia United Bank Corp. (AUB), the Philippines’ 12th largest lender, posted a record P6.1 billion net income for the first half, up 17 percent from P5.2 billion a year ago, nearly matching its full-year 2022 profit of P6.3 billion.
The Child Rights Network (CRN) has welcomed the latest House of Representatives version of the Children’s Social Media and Online Gaming Safety Bill, praising lawmakers for prioritizing platform accountability over a blanket social media ban.
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called the proposed zero budget for the EDSA Busway “inexplicable,” warning that underfunding one of Metro Manila’s busiest mass transit systems could worsen congestion and raise costs for commuters and businesses.
Top Line Business Development Corp. has appointed veteran banking executive Jane K. Gocuan as chief investment officer, effective September 18, as the company expands its focus on investment-related activities and business development.
The Philippines is looking to the US for a positive response to measures Manila has taken to address forced labor concerns, as bilateral talks continue over additional tariffs on Philippine exports.