1H net income of Bank of Commerce declines 11% to P1.42B, but total revenues rise 8% to P5.23B.

Bank of Commerce, an affiliate of San Miguel Corp, reported a 11% decline in its first-half net income to P1.42 billion due to increased spending on human resources and technology. Despite this, the bank's total revenues grew by 8% to P5.23 billion. Bankcom's net interest income increased by 15%, while non-interest income fell 23% due to timing of investment banking and asset sales. The bank's total loans and receivables increased by 13% to P123.71 billion, driven by growth in corporate and consumer loans. Bankcom declared its first dividends in over 20 years, setting aside P0.726 per preferred share and P0.2512 per common share.

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