Executive Profile: Nestor V. Tan, President and CEO, BDO Unibank, Inc.
Nestor Villanueva Tan, born on February 26, 1958, in Manila, is the President and CEO of BDO Unibank, Inc., the country's largest bank by assets, loans, deposits, and resources. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, operational discipline, and ability to drive sustained growth and innovation in the financial sector.
Short Trips, Big Feels, Sulit Always
Filipino travel in 2026 has a new rhythm—and it moves fast. Think fewer marathon vacations, more smart sprints. Long weekends are sacred, passion trips are planned with purpose, and every getaway must pass the ultimate test: sulit ba?
US jobs rise, momentum lags in December
The U.S. labor market delivered mixed signals in December, improving by one measure while underscoring a broader slowdown.
DOT, DOF untangle tourism tax rules
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Finance (DOF) are moving to calm nerves across the travel industry, forming a technical working group (TWG) to address tax concerns triggered by a sweeping new revenue regulation.
Investor pullback seen behind rise in unemployment
The privately owned umbrella group Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) said the recent rise in unemployment is largely due to the corruption scandal that has shaken investor confidence in the country.
