Banking & Finance

Citywire Asia recognizes Metrobank as the Best Asset Manager for the Philippines and names Metrobank Investment Management Head Cristina Gabaldon as one of the 2024 Top 25 ASEAN Selectors at the Citywire Asia ASEAN Awards.  “We are honored to be recognized by one of the trusted financial publications worldwide. These awards show our strength in providing a wide spectrum of …

China Banking Corporation (Chinabank, PSE Stock symbol: CBC) saw its net income from January to June 2024 rise to a record P11.4 billion, up 6% compared to the same period last year on the back of stronger core lending and deposit-taking activities. This translated to a return on equity of 15.1% and a return on assets of 1.5%, still among …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received commemorative gold and silver coins from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, celebrating the 75th anniversary of central banking in the Philippines. The coin designs feature the Intendencia Building and anniversary markings. Availability for purchase will be announced on BSP's social media and sold via their website.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has been honored as one of the top-performing central bank governors globally, receiving an “A-” rating in Global Finance magazine’s 2024 Central Banker Report Cards. The ranking, which includes evaluations from nearly 100 regions, celebrates central bankers' effectiveness in combating inflation through higher interest rates. Governor Remolona completed his first year in office on 3 July 2024. The full report will be published in October.

LANDBANK was recognized for its strong support in the circulation and usage of the 1000-Piso polymer banknotes. The state-run Bank was also lauded for its vital role as the distribution arm of the National Government’s social welfare programs, ensuring the timely, safe, and efficient disbursement of cash aid to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries.

The Social Security System (SSS) is exploring contributing payment options to help Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries pay the 120 monthly contributions required to qualify for a lifetime pension when they reach retirement age. “It is important for 4Ps beneficiaries to have SSS contributions. Once they have paid at least 120 monthly contributions, they will no longer need financial …

The Monetary Board approved the continued participation of the Philippines, through the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in the Financial Transactions Plan (FTP) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the period August 2024 to January 2025. This means that the country has maintained its net creditor position in the IMF which underscores the country’s sound macroeconomic fundamentals. The Philippines’ …

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (leftmost) and Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat (rightmost) present a plaque of recognition and a special token to Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (center), along with Executive Vice Presidents Liduvino S. Geron (2nd from right) and Leila C. Martin (4th from right), during the …

Driven by an unwavering commitment to serve fellow Filipinos, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) has become a beacon of hope for those affected by alamities and disasters across the Philippines. Over the years, while expanding its focus to include programs in health and education, GMAKF has remained steadfast in its core mission: providing immediate relief and assistance to those in need …

By Rose de la Cruz Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who sits as chair of the Maharlika Investment Corp., the new sovereign wealth of the country, is not convinced that officials and technical staff must be getting an unusually high salary. Instead he proposed that such compensation should be ‘result oriented and performance-based’ rather than atrociously high. This, considering that MIC …