Philippine Banks Post Over P208 Billion Profit in First Half
The Philippine banking industry recorded a net profit of P208.39 billion in the first half of 2024, a 5.2% increase from the previous year. Stronger interest earnings were the main driver, though foreign exchange losses and increased provisions for credit losses impacted profitability.
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