RCBC Explores Potential Peso-Denominated Bond Issuance to Support Growth and Sustainability

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) is preparing for a potential issuance of fixed-rate, peso-denominated bonds under its PHP200 billion Bond and Commercial Paper Programme. The proceeds from any offering are intended to support the Bank’s asset growth, refinance maturing obligations, and fund general corporate purposes. A portion of the funds may also be allocated to sustainable projects in line with RCBC’s Sustainable Finance Framework.

The Programme allows RCBC to issue unsecured, unsubordinated bonds in multiple tranches, with terms, tenor, and interest rates determined at the Bank’s discretion and subject to prevailing market conditions. Detailed terms for any issuance will be disclosed prior to offering. RCBC last accessed the domestic bond market in July 2025 with a PHP12.2 billion ASEAN Sustainability bond, and since 2019, the Bank has raised approximately PHP99 billion under the Programme. The planned offering reinforces RCBC’s commitment to strategic funding, sustainable growth, and long-term financial stability.