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 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has cautioned electronic invoicing service providers against charging excessive fees as businesses prepare for the government’s mandatory electronic invoicing system, with compliance due by December 31, 2026.
Artico Cold Chain, the cold storage brand of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), secured two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications in September 2026, strengthening its commitment to service quality, operational efficiency and environmental responsibility across its Philippine network.
Colliers Philippines is urging the government to raise the value-added tax (VAT) exemption ceiling for residential properties, arguing that targeted tax relief could improve affordability and help absorb Metro Manila’s growing inventory of unsold condominiums.