EastWest Bank's first-half profit dips 17% on higher credit loss provisions
EastWest Banking Corp. reported a 17% year-on-year decline in its first-half net income to P3.4 billion, primarily due to increased provisions for credit losses. Despite this, net revenues saw a robust 19% increase, indicating strong growth in its core businesses.
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