C07277-2026

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Oct 7, 2026
2. SEC Identification Number
443
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-444-210-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
China Banking Corporation
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
Chinabank Building, 8745 Paseo de Roxas corner Villar Street, Makati City Postal Code 1226
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
8885-5555
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
N.A.
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common 2,691,343,012
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9

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China Banking CorporationCBC

PSE Disclosure Form 4-8 - Change in Directors and/or Officers
(Resignation/Removal or Appointment/Election)
References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Results of the Board of Directors Meeting of 07 October 2026
Background/Description of the Disclosure

Please be informed that during its regular meeting held this afternoon, 07 October 2026, the Board of Directors of CHINA BANKING CORPORATION (“CBC” or the “Bank”) noted, approved, confirmed and/or ratified the following matters:

1. Acceptance of the resignation of Mr. GILBERT U. DEE as Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Bank, effective 07 October 2026.

2. Conferment upon Mr. GILBERT U. DEE of the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus, effective 07 October 2026, in recognition of his 57 years of invaluable and dedicated service as a member of the Board, 15 years of which were served as Vice Chairman and 22 years as Chairman of the Board, and in consideration of his immense contributions, leadership, guidance and support to the Bank.

3. Appointment and reclassification of positions of the following principal officers, effective 08 October 2026, arising from the integration of the Wealth Management Group (WMG) under the Retail Banking Business Segment (RBBS), consistent with the Bank’s market segmentation strategy, to enhance synergies, strengthen client coverage, and drive sustainable growth:

a. Ms. CRISTINA F. GOTUACO, from First Vice President I (FVPI) and Head of WMG to FVPI and Business Head of RBBS - WMG's National Capital Region and Luzon Wealth Management Center;

b. Ms. KARYN C. LIM, from FVPI and Deputy Head of WMG to FVPI and Division Head of RBBS - WMG's Strategy and Transformation Division;

c. Ms. IRENE C. TANLIMCO, from FVPI and Cluster Head of WMG – Binondo Hub to FVPI and Market Head of RBBS - WMG’s National Capital Region and Luzon Wealth Management Center - Metro Manila South and Metro Manila West Hub;

d. Ms. THERESE G. ESCOLIN, from FVPI and Cluster Head of WMG - Makati Hub to FVPI and Market Head of RBBS - WMG’s National Capital Region and Luzon Wealth Management Center – Makati Business Hub.

4. Appointment of Mr. JONATHAN T. CUA as Group Head of WMG under the RBBS, with the rank of Senior Vice President (SVP), effective 08 October 2026.

Mr. Cua, 55, has more than 27 years of extensive experience in private banking and leadership, with demonstrated experience in client management and a strong track record in managing and growing wealth portfolios across the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and Hong Kong. He has held key positions at HSBC Global Private Banking as SVP/Philippine Desk Head and at BDO Private Bank as Regional Head, as well as private banking or priority banking leadership roles at Royal Bank of Scotland - Coutts Private Bank and Citibank. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Management from De La Salle University and holds professional certifications as a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) licensed Fixed Income Salesman and Mutual Fund Salesman.

5. Reclassification of the roles of the following principal officers in view of the elevation or expansion of their respective organizational structures, effective 07 October 2026:

a. Mr. JOSE LUIS A. ALCUAZ, JR., from First Vice President II (FVPII) and Head of Business Process Re-Engineering and Optimization Division to FVPII and Head of Customer Experience and Business Process Group

Rationale: To include the Customer Contact Center under his supervision, thereby strengthening and unifying enterprise process excellence and customer experience.

b. Atty. MANI THESS Q. PEÑA-LEE, from FVPI and Head of Institutional and Transaction Advisory Department to FVPI and Head of Institutional and Transaction Advisory Division

Rationale: To support the unit’s expanded responsibilities following the creation of three (3) departments, thereby strengthening accountability and ensuring closer alignment of legal advisory services with the Bank’s key business segments.

6. Promotion of Ms. ESMERALDA R. VICENTE, Head of Loans and Discounts Division under the Enterprise Services Segment’s Centralized Operations Group, from FVPI to FVPII, effective 16 October 2026.
Resignation/Removal or Replacement
Name of Person Position/Designation Effective Date of Resignation/Cessation of term
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Reason(s) for Resignation/Cessation
Mr. Gilbert U. Dee Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Bank (with conferment of the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus) 10/07/2026 Personal reason
Election or Appointment
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Appointment/Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Effective Date of Appointment Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
Direct Indirect
Jonathan T. Cua Senior Vice President and Group Head of WMG 10/07/2026 10/08/2026 0 0 -
Promotion or Change in Designation
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Approval
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Effective Date of Change
(mmm/dd/yyyy)		 Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
From To Direct Indirect
Cristina F. Gotuaco First Vice President I (FVPI) and Head of WMG FVPI and Business Head of RBBS-WMG’s National Capital Region and Luzon Wealth Management Center 10/07/2026 10/08/2026 0 3,300 with PCD/Broker
Karyn C. Lim FVPI and Deputy Head of WMG FVPI and Division Head of RBBS-WMG’s Strategy and Transformation Division 10/07/2026 10/08/2026 0 100 with PCD/Broker
Irene C. Tanlimco FVPI and Cluster Head of WMG - Binondo Hub FVPI and Market Head of RBBS - WMG’s National Capital Region and Luzon Wealth Management Center - Metro Manila South and Metro Manila West Hub 10/07/2026 10/08/2026 0 1,300 with PCD/Broker
Therese G. Escolin FVPI and Cluster Head of WMG - Makati Hub FVPI and Market Head of RBBS - WMG’s National Capital Region and Luzon Wealth Management Center - Makati Business Hub 10/07/2026 10/08/2026 0 7,692 with PCD/Broker
Jose Luis A. Alcuaz, Jr. First Vice President II (FVPII) and Head of Business Process Re-Engineering and Optimization Division FVPII and Head of Customer Experience and Business Process Group 10/07/2026 10/07/2026 0 0 with PCD/Broker
Mani Thess Q. Peña-Lee FVPI and Head of Institutional and Transaction Advisory Department FVPI and Head of Institutional and Transaction Advisory Division 10/07/2026 10/07/2026 0 200 with PCD/Broker
Esmeralda R. Vicente FVPI and Head of Loans and Discounts Division FVPII and Head of Loans and Discounts Division 10/07/2026 10/16/2026 0 2,900 with PCD/Broker
Other Relevant Information

Please see attached Annex A (Item Nos. 1 and 2) and Annex B. Thank you.
Filed on behalf by:
Name LEILANI ELARMO
Designation CORPORATE SECRETARY