Security Bank Corp. posted stronger first-quarter earnings as higher revenues and tighter cost controls boosted core profitability, even as the lender increased provisions to cushion against evolving market risks.
Security Bank Corp., the country’s 7th largest lender, delivered solid topline momentum in 2025, posting total revenues of P66.9 billion, up 22 percent year on year, as diversified income streams and steady core lending activity powered results.
Global financial institutions are deepening ties with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to accelerate Philippine startup growth and expand innovation links across ASEAN and Japan.
Security Bank Corp., the country’s seventh-largest lender by assets, said strong revenue growth and improved margins lifted its net income in the first half of the year by 8 percent to P5.9 billion.
Gilas Pilipinas’ women’s 3x3 team is one win away from turning an Asian Games semifinal into something considerably shinier, after brushing aside Thailand, 13-8, on Friday to book a place in the gold-medal match.
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to start nonstop flights from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December 2026, pending approval from the Indian government.
The return of indigenous Malampaya natural gas to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan Power Plant in Batangas is expected to slash electricity generation charges by about 36 centavos per kilowatt-hour, offering much-needed relief to consumers while cutting foreign fuel dependence.