Security Bank Corp. and its investment banking arm Security Bank Capital Investment Corp. have won three Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026, recognizing their digital banking initiatives and role in financing one of the Philippines’ largest renewable energy projects.
Security Bank Chief Financial Officer JD Yap has been named one of four co-chairs of the newly launched East Asia and Pacific Regional Chapter of the SME Finance Forum, giving the Philippines a seat at the table in regional efforts to expand financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
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.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is assessing data breach reports from 10 government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as it examines the potential risks to individuals whose personal information may have been compromised.
The Philippines ranked 69th among 158 countries in the 2025 Illicit Trade Index, with weak enforcement and porous supply chains leaving it exposed to illegal goods despite a relatively strong regulatory.
Jollibee Foods Corp. reported Tuesday its attributable net income fell 6 percent to P8.12 billion in the first nine months, from P8.65 billion a year earlier. System-wide sales rose over 13 percent to P377.69 billion, while revenue grew 11 percent to P250.2 billion.
SM Investments Corporation has earned its Great Place to Work® certification for 2026, making it two years in a row for the SM Group parent firm. Survey results show 92% of employees agree management runs the business competently, signaling strong trust in company leadership.