Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted a solid start to 2026, with first-quarter net income rising to P16.9 billion, up 1.7 percent year-on-year and 4.9 percent quarter-on-quarter, supported by stronger lending, wider margins, and resilient fee income.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched special vehicle financing offers to help Filipinos purchase cars and motorcycles as tighter household budgets weigh on consumer spending, underscoring the lender’s push to support mobility.
Capital discipline and strategic investments drove Ayala Corp.’s performance last year, with the listed conglomerate spending P92.9 billion on expansions across residential, leasing, hospitality, and estate development. The outlay underscores the group’s confidence in long-term growth even amid market volatility.
Aboitiz Power Corp. said its renewable energy subsidiary has secured a P6.1 billion project finance facility from Bank of the Philippine Islands, the country’s 4th largest lender by assets, to fund the construction of a new wind power project in southern Luzon.
SB Finance is expanding its healthcare financing business with new lending products for doctors and a wider patient financing network, signaling a growing opportunity for consumer lenders as healthcare costs continue to rise.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said the Philippines may struggle to meet its renewable energy (RE) goals at the current development pace, though recent regulatory changes have already improved conditions.
Globe has launched a combined mobile and home internet package to make daily digital life smoother and more rewarding for users across the Philippines. The service brings together reliable mobile connectivity and high-speed fiber internet to support work, study, streaming, gaming and family communication both at home and on the go.