Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s sixth-largest lender by assets, has elected former Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez as an independent director.
Fresh River Lakes Corp. (FRLC), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Gen Corp., has secured a total of P15 billion in loan facilities from three major Philippine banks—BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s sixth-largest lender, has successfully listed its Series F ASEAN Sustainability Bonds due 2028 on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx), raising a total of P12.21 billion.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), the country’s sixth largest lender, has announced plans to issue fixed-rate peso-denominated bonds under its updated P200 billion bond and commercial paper program. This move signals the bank’s commitment to enhancing its capital structure and supporting strategic initiatives.
The leadership dispute within Lopez Inc. has intensified, with controlling shareholders aligned with Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III flagging what they describe as a “third poison pill” tied to the leadership of Federico “Piki” Lopez at First Gen Corp..
First Gen Corp. reported a 24 percent drop in net income for the first quarter of 2026, earning P3.6 billion compared to P4.8 billion in the same period last year.
The Philippines is calling for deeper integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), warning that stronger regional coordination is now essential as global uncertainties intensify.