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.
Tetra Pak’s paper-based carton technology could help Philippine tuna processors reduce packaging and logistics costs, strengthen export competitiveness and respond to growing demand for more sustainable food packaging.
Philippine consumer financing platform Billease has launched a zero-commission online marketplace aimed at helping retailers cut selling costs while giving shoppers access to installment credit, challenging the fee-based business models of established e-commerce players.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has secured P35.014 billion in syndicated financing from three Philippine banks to bankroll five solar projects in Batangas, expanding its renewable energy footprint as the country seeks to bolster power supply and accelerate the shift to cleaner energy.
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) recorded a net income of ₱21.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, marking a 15 percent increase from ₱18.5 billion during the same period last year. The performance underscores the bank’s disciplined execution, expanding core operations, and strengthening capital base as it drives long-term value creation.