The Central Bank of the Philippines has issued a circular letter informing supervised financial institutions that MariBank Philippines, Inc. has upgraded its banking license from a rural bank to a digital bank under the corporate name MariBank Philippines, Inc. The update confirms that the Monetary Board approved the request through Resolution No. 133 dated 19 February 2026. The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the amended articles of incorporation and by-laws reflecting the digital banking license on 16 June 2026. The Bangko Sentral Governor then issued the certificate of authority to operate as a digital bank on 8 July 2026, and MariBank Philippines commenced operations as a digital bank on 18 July 2026.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-07-22
Central Bank of the Philippines confirms MariBank Philippines' upgrade to a digital bank license and start of operations
The Central Bank of the Philippines has confirmed that MariBank Philippines, Inc. has upgraded from a rural bank to a digital bank. The Monetary Board approved the upgrade on 19 February 2026, the operating certificate was issued on 8 July 2026, and the bank started digital bank operations on 18 July 2026.