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CDO dominates regional banking as deposits surge to P180 billion
Cagayan de Oro's banking sector has solidified its position as Northern Mindanao's financial powerhouse, with domestic deposits reaching P180 billion by year-end 2023. The metropolitan area now accounts for more than half of all bank deposits across the region.
LSN Philippines ·
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Domestic bank deposits concentrated in Cagayan de Oro have climbed to P180 billion as of December 31, 2023, reflecting the city's accelerating emergence as a major economic center in Mindanao. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation data shows the city ranked 15th nationally among leading financial hubs by deposit volume.
The substantial deposit base underscores CDO's expanding commercial and industrial activity, drawing increasing investment and business expansion from both local and national enterprises. The city's status as Northern Mindanao's administrative and commercial seat has positioned it as the region's primary financial nexus.
With deposits exceeding half the total held across Northern Mindanao, CDO's banking sector demonstrates the region's economic growth trajectory. The concentration reflects heightened consumer and business confidence in the city's financial institutions and economic prospects.
The deposit surge signals sustained economic vitality in the region, supporting lending capacity and financial services expansion. Analysts view the figure as an indicator of CDO's continued development as a key provincial growth center, complementing the banking and investment landscape outside Metro Manila.