Buoyed by sustained core business strength and stable asset quality with a “better-than-industry” NPL ratio, China Banking Corporation (Chinabank, PSE symbol: CHIB) recently saw its profits soar to a record P22 billion in 2023. A Chinabank branch located in Makati City (IMAGE CREDIT: www.chinabank.ph) The bank’s net income also increased by 15% from 2022 and has […]
Ever since the dawn of digital technology, the crucial need for protection has been apparent. Whether it is a special date or a random sequence of letters and numbers, everyone has (at least once!) come across passwords — the most basic form of cybersecurity. Passwords guard sacred information and as digital services and devices continue […]
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) announced recently that it has posted record earnings of P42.2 billion in full-year net income in 2023, which is 28.9% higher year-on-year. This has translated into a return on equity (ROE) of 12.5%, higher than the 10.3% posted in 2022. The bank’s total consolidated assets also expanded by 9.2% […]
The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the country’s premier organization for public relations professionals, proudly announces its thrust for 2024-2025 — “PR for All.” This year’s theme underscores the incumbent Board’s commitment to promoting an inclusive, ethical, honorable, and transparent community where professionals, both seasoned veterans and emerging talents, can thrive and contribute […]
Fresh from achieving a strong 2023 performance, Skyro, a fast-growing fintech provider in the Philippines, continues its commitment to transform the local financial landscape by delivering accessible and more affordable digital financial solutions to Filipinos. A female customer trying out Skyro’s digital app Skyro is committed to empowering more Filipinos by offering a range of […]
People living in a farming community in Misamis Occidental will now have a more secure way of boosting their farm produce and other livelihoods, thanks to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK)’s new program that offers affordable loan offerings. Just recently, the state-run bank rolled out its “Bilis Ipon: Digital Financial Inclusion Caravan” in […]
The Philippine agriculture sector has long been beset with a constant struggle for the supply of feeds for the swine industry and the production of corn, which is a main source of feed for pigs, has yet to catch up with the demand. Add to this the prevalence of African Swine Fever (ASF), a serious […]
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The current sustainable finance framework focuses on capital markets and MSMEs normally get external finance from banks. However, bank-based financial systems work differently than market-based financial systems. Thus, to help boost investments into sustainability, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) – a crucial part of the economy – must play vital a role. In line with […]
by Dr. Werner Vogels, VP and Chief Technology Officer at Amazon.com Throughout history, people have developed tools and systems to augment and amplify their capabilities. Whether the printing press or the assembly line, these innovations have allowed us to do more than we ever could alone. Jobs changed, new professions emerged, and people adapted. In the past […]
