Chinabank has cemented its regional leadership by winning both the Industry Champion of the Year and Inspiring Workplace in Asia titles at the 2026 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards on October 15 and 16 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The bank earned the dual recognition for seamlessly blending banking innovation, talent empowerment, and principled stewardship to secure not just commercial success, but a lasting legacy of institutional excellence.

As one of the highest distinctions in its category, the Industry Champion of the Year award is conferred upon institutions that lead their industries through operational scale, governance excellence, and customer-first innovation.

ACES Awards President Shanggari Balakrishnan said CBC’s journey in 2025 has been truly remarkable, with a strong focus on sustainable growth and digital innovation. "By embedding ESG principles into your governance and expanding your digital capabilities, you have not only enhanced your operational efficiency but also contributed significantly to community development. This award is a testament to your strategic foresight and commitment to responsible banking,” she commended.

“We sincerely thank the ACES Awards for this recognition. Being awarded the Industry Champion and Inspiring Workplace in Asia titles reinforces our rigorous adherence to a balanced and forward-thinking approach to modern banking—one that embraces innovation, integrates sustainable finance, and supports operational resilience,” CBC President and CEO Romeo D. Uyan Jr. said, noting that this strategic framework positions CBC as a financial sector leader while ensuring its long-term competitive advantage.

The Inspiring Workplace in Asia award is bestowed on companies that elevate their workplace environment far beyond standard regulatory compliance. The distinction validates CBC’s efforts in fostering an engaging, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace anchored on the One Chinabank culture through continuous upskilling initiatives, open-channel engagement, and holistic employee programs.

Human Resources Group Head Tani Michelle Cruz said CBC has always been focused on cultivating a supportive environment where continuous learning, meritocracy, and employee well-being take center stage. “True business leadership happens when you empower your human capital, ensuring that performance is always fueled by mutual respect and equal opportunity,” she noted.

The bank’s latest awards prove that institutional growth is strongest when business success is built on a supportive and caring workplace culture. CBC previously made history by becoming the first-ever recipient of the ACES Nation Builder Award in 2025 for its century-long footprint in bolstering the Philippine economy.

 

 

 

 

 

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