DBP Net Income Soars 82% in Q1 2025 to ₱1.61 Billion

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) reported an 82% surge in net income for the first quarter of 2025, reaching ₱1.61 billion—up from ₱571 million in the same period last year.

According to DBP President and CEO Michael de Jesus, the increase was fueled by higher interest earnings from the bank’s lending and investment activities. He attributed the bank’s strong performance to the stable macroeconomic environment and sound policies under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration.

DBP’s total assets climbed to ₱1.04 trillion, a 7% rise from ₱977 billion year-on-year. Deposits grew 9% to ₱821 billion, while total loans inched up 2% to ₱519 billion.

The bank allocated about 60% of its loan portfolio—₱314.7 billion—to infrastructure and logistics projects, primarily in NCR, Central Luzon, Davao, and the Visayas. It also extended ₱96.7 billion for social infrastructure, ₱47 billion for environmental initiatives, and ₱25 billion for MSMEs.

De Jesus expressed optimism for continued growth in 2025, aligning with the goals of the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028.

DBP ranks as the 10th largest bank in the country by assets and focuses on four priority sectors: infrastructure, MSMEs, the environment, and community development. It operates 150 branches, including 14 in underserved areas.