Chinabank has once again earned a spot on the “Asia-Pacific’s Best Companies of 2026” by TIME and Statista. This marks the second consecutive year the bank has been recognized as one of the region’s top corporate performers, following its inclusion in the inaugural 2025 list. 

“This achievement reflects our continued focus on combining attention to financial performance with a steadfast dedication to employee wellbeing and commitment to responsible business practices,” Chinabank President & CEO Romeo D. Uyan Jr. said. “We are proud to be recognized together with other SM Group companies in representing the best of Philippine corporate leadership on the regional stage.” 

BDO, SM Investments, and SM Prime likewise secured their places on the list for the second time. This year, 36 of the country’s leading companies made the cut, up from 29 last year. 

TIME and Statista identified the top 500 firms across the Asia-Pacific region based on a rigorous evaluation of three fundamental pillars: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, ESG (and environmental, social, and governance) performance. 

This regional success builds upon a consistent track record of global excellence, as Chinabank was also on TIME and Statista’s “World’s Best Companies” list in 2024 and 2025, cementing its status as a world-class institution.