Empowering Progress through Responsible Banking
For more than a century, China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) has always been a steadfast partner in the nation’s progress. Founded in 1920, Chinabank was the country’s first privately-owned local commercial bank, initially serving the banking needs of Chinese-Filipino businessmen. Over the decades, it has evolved into the 4th largest private universal bank in the Philippines, remaining deeply rooted in its mission to focus on the needs of its clients, employees, and other stakeholders. Today, with assets exceeding PHP1.6 trillion, Chinabank continues to finance growth across individuals, businesses, and government, creating opportunities for long-term economic growth and social advancement.
Its Sustainable Finance Framework provides guidance in aligning its financing activities that are environmentally sustainable and promote positive social outcomes. With an exposure of over PHP145 billion in 2024, representing 21% of its total loan portfolio, this highlights the Bank’s dedication to sustainable growth. These projects span renewable energy, water & wastewater management, highways, energy access, and community housing. These initiatives not only support the country’s progress, but also directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Bank’s commitment to responsible finance also extends to underwriting green and sustainability-linked bonds that channel capital toward projects that strengthen climate resilience and improve the quality of life for Filipinos nationwide.
Championing Inclusion through People-centered Growth
Chinabank believes that nation building starts with empowerment. Its various initiatives to promote financial literacy and inclusion have educated thousands of students, educators, and employees on managing finances responsibly, and have made banking services more accessible through digital innovation. These programs nurture financial literacy, bridge economic gaps, and prepare future generations for success.
The Bank expands its social commitment through partnerships, including collaborating with the Department of Education to uplift public education and support the wellbeing of teachers and learners, and working with the SM Foundation for scholarships and coastal cleanups. The Bank’s active participation in community development and livelihood projects demonstrates its enduring culture of giving back. Internally, the ONE Chinabank Program promotes employee wellness, inclusivity, and leadership development, cultivating a workplace that mirrors the Bank’s values of empathy and collaboration.
Governance and Integrity—a Century-long Legacy
Upholding the highest corporate governance standards lies at the heart of the Bank’s century-long legacy, a principle embraced by every Chinabanker. Chinabank is a three-time recipient of the Institute of Corporate Directors’ highest governance award, the Five Golden Arrows. The Asset also conferred its Titanium Award to Chinabank in 2024 and 2025 during its Corporate Sustainability Leadership Awards. Furthermore, the Bank made the World’s Best Companies 2024 and 2025 list by TIME and Statista, as well as the 2024 and 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500. These prestigious recognitions confirm that the Bank continues to be guided by its principles of fairness, transparency, accountability, and integrity to remain a trusted pillar of Philippine finance.
While honoring its past, Chinabank continues to modernize and prepares itself for future challenges, making sure it stands ready to contribute to the aspirations of national development and inspire future generations to build on its example.
