Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the Philippines’ biggest banks, has started selling special bonds called “Series G ASEAN Sustainability Bonds due 2029” to the public, according to a disclosure filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange on March 12, 2026.
What Are These Bonds?
Think of bonds like IOUs or promissory notes. When you buy a bond, you’re basically lending money to a company (in this case, RCBC). In return, the company promises to pay you back after a certain time, plus extra money called “interest” as a thank you for lending to them.
These particular bonds are special because they’re called “sustainability bonds.” This means the money RCBC collects will be used specifically for projects that help the environment (green projects) or help communities (social projects).
The Important Details
Here’s what RCBC is offering:
- Minimum amount to raise: PHP 5 billion (but they can choose to collect more)
- Interest rate: 6.08% per year – this is how much extra money investors will earn
- How long: 3 years (the bonds will mature in 2029)
- Minimum investment: PHP 100,000, then you can add more in amounts of PHP 10,000
The bonds are part of RCBC’s bigger PHP 200 billion Bond and Commercial Paper Programme, which is like a large umbrella under which the bank can issue different types of bonds.
Official Approval
On February 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that these bonds meet the ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards. This is like getting a gold star that proves RCBC’s bonds really will be used for good environmental and social purposes, following the Bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework.
When Can People Buy These Bonds?
The public offering period runs from March 12, 2026 until March 27, 2026. However, RCBC can make this period shorter or longer if needed. The bonds are expected to be officially issued and listed on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation on April 8, 2026.
Who’s Helping with This Offering?
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and RCBC Capital Corporation are working together as the Joint Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners – these are the companies helping organize and manage the bond sale. The banks that will actually sell the bonds to investors are SCB and RCBC itself.
About RCBC
RCBC is a major Philippine bank that offers many different financial services including regular banking, investment banking, loans for cars and houses, credit cards, money transfers, and stock trading. The bank is part of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, one of the oldest and largest business groups in Southeast Asia.
RCBC trades on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RCB.
Source Note:This article is based on the company’s official press release and disclosures filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) system. For the complete and official version of the announcement, readers may visit the PSE EDGE website and search for the company’s filing directly.
