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Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has been recognized with the prestigious Digital Inclusion & Sustainability Champion Award at the Global Brand Frontier Awards 2026, presented by Boston Brand Research & Media. The award celebrates organizations that are leveraging innovation, technology, and sustainable business practices to create meaningful societal impact while advancing digital accessibility and inclusion.
The recognition highlights commitment to fostering equitable access to digital opportunities, driving sustainable growth, and implementing forward-thinking initiatives that contribute to a more inclusive and environmentally responsible future. Through its continued dedication to innovation and social responsibility, the company has demonstrated leadership in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing businesses and communities today.
“Organizations that successfully combine technological innovation with a genuine commitment to inclusion and sustainability are shaping the future of global business,” said Shivakumar, President & CEO of Boston Brand Research & Media. “RCBC exemplifies this vision through its impactful initiatives, responsible leadership, and unwavering dedication to creating positive change. We are proud to recognize the company with the Digital Inclusion & Sustainability Champion Award at the Global Brand Frontier Awards 2026.”
“We believe financial institutions play a critical role not only in expanding access to banking services, but also in creating opportunities that empower communities and support economic participation. RCBC remains focused on developing digital solutions that deliver meaningful impact to Filipinos across all sectors,” said RCBC President and CEO Reggie Cariaso.
Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovations and Inclusion Officer of RCBC said the recognition reflects the growing importance of financial inclusion and sustainability in digital banking. “We thank Boston Brand Research and Media for recognizing RCBC’s efforts to make digital banking more accessible,” Villanueva said.
RCBC is the 5th largest privately owned universal bank in the Philippines, with over Php1.3 trillion in total assets as of March 31, 2025.
For over 60 years, RCBC has been building a reputation for providing the best customer experience, award-winning digital banking services, and pioneering innovations. The Bank offers a wide range of banking and financial products and services to cater to diverse customer segments. It provides consumer, commercial and corporate lending products, deposits and cash management solutions, treasury products, remittance services, and mobile banking services.
RCBC and its nine subsidiaries also offer traditional banking, investment banking, retail financing (auto, mortgage/housing loans, credit cards and microfinance loans), remittance, leasing, foreign exchange and stock brokering.
RCBC drives customer acquisition across various retail segments and corporate accounts of all sizes. It is also a favored digital banking brand.
Apart from credit or lending products, the Bank also has a full range of cash management solutions and other corporate services such as escrow and loan agency to address the various requirements of corporates which include top 1,000 corporations, emerging conglomerates, and Chinese markets. As the first local bank to establish a Japan Desk, its dealings with Japanese companies are some of the most extensive of any local bank.
Through its microfinance arm, Rizal Microbank, RCBC is able to address the requirements of microenterprise and small business operators, as well as value chain players particularly in the agricultural sector. Rizal Microbank operates in key areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with a network of 18 branches.
Aligning with its commitment to reach more unbanked Filipinos, RCBC introduced DiskarTech in 2021, the Philippines' pioneering Tagalog-English financial inclusion "super app". This innovation aims to enhance accessibility for Filipinos residing in remote areas and grassroots communities. Notably, the app has already recorded a total of over 6 million downloads, reflecting its positive impact.
In the retail space, RCBC boasts of some of the most comprehensive product suites. From the high net worth and affluent customers, to the underbanked, RCBC has developed a set of solutions to address each of these segments’ unique requirements.
RCBC has extensive delivery channels to better serve its growing customer base.
As of March 31, 2025, it has:
● an extensive network of 469 branches
● 1,468 ATMs
● 5,855 ATM Go terminals with presence across all 82 provinces of the country
● Internet and mobile banking (IOS and Android applications)
A pioneer in financial services, RCBC continues to garner significant recognition for its innovation and commitment to customer experience. The Bank achieved a Six-Peat as Best Bank for Digital at the prestigious Euromoney Awards, a testament to its sustained leadership in digital banking. Further highlighting its innovative spirit, RCBC was the Sole Philippine winner of the Sustainable Innovator Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards 2024.
Boston Brand Research & Media is a leading global consulting and media firm specializing in brand intelligence, strategic recognition, and corporate storytelling across industries including finance, technology, healthcare, and energy. Through its data-driven research, editorial platforms, and high-impact global award programs, the firm highlights organizations demonstrating excellence in leadership, customer experience, innovation, and sustainability.
Recognized worldwide as one of the most reputed evaluators of corporate excellence, Boston Brand Research & Media empowers brands to gain global visibility and credibility through its flagship Global Brand Frontier Awards program.
Founded by Boston Brand Research & Media, the Global Brand Frontier Awards honor outstanding companies and leaders who are reshaping industries and setting new standards across global markets. Known for its rigorous selection process, the awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and a bold commitment to excellence. The 2025 awards recognized top-tier organizations, including AXA IM Select, STC Bank, Tawuniya, ADIB Egypt, Access Bank Tanzania, Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance and many more innovators.
To learn more or to nominate your organization for the Global Brand Frontier Awards 2026, visit: https://www.bostonbrandmedia.com/register-for-the-global-brand-frontier-awards
Boston Brand Research & Media
Email: awards@bostonbrandmedia.com
Phone: +1 (617) 935 8890
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