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.
Jollibee Group is banking on the Philippines’ growth beyond Metro Manila, identifying more than 1,500 potential trade areas for expansion between 2027 and 2030 as it looks to turn its nationwide footprint into another engine of growth.
Mingyang Group is weighing investments in Philippine ports, floating platforms and wind turbine manufacturing as it looks to turn the country from an equipment market into a potential offshore wind production base.
Sunlight Air is exploring direct flights between tourist destinations, including Boracay, as the domestic carrier looks to improve inter-island connectivity without relying solely on established aviation hubs.