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.
Aznar Shipping Corp. is taking its third-generation business to the stock market to raise capital for fleet expansion while strengthening its corporate governance for long-term growth.
The Child Rights Network (CRN) has welcomed the latest House of Representatives version of the Children’s Social Media and Online Gaming Safety Bill, praising lawmakers for prioritizing platform accountability over a blanket social media ban.
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called the proposed zero budget for the EDSA Busway “inexplicable,” warning that underfunding one of Metro Manila’s busiest mass transit systems could worsen congestion and raise costs for commuters and businesses.
Top Line Business Development Corp. has appointed veteran banking executive Jane K. Gocuan as chief investment officer, effective September 18, as the company expands its focus on investment-related activities and business development.