BPI backs DENR’s ‘Forests for Life’ reforestation drive
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), a member of the Ayala Group, has pledged its support for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Forest Management Bureau’s (DENR-FMB) “Forests for Life: 5 Million Trees by 2028” program. The initiative aims to plant at least five million indigenous forest trees across the country from 2025 to 2028.
Filinvest expands renewable energy shift with ERC recognition
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has recognized the Filinvest Group for leading the adoption of government’s power aggregation program, following the ceremonial switching of 11 Filinvest facilities to renewable energy in Alabang.
Secure banking for seniors with BDO Prime Savers
As families across the country prepare to honor their elders this Grandparents’ Day, BDO Unibank, Inc. is encouraging Filipinos to give back in a meaningful way—by supporting their grandparents’ financial wellness through the BDO Prime Savers Account, a banking solution tailored specifically for customers aged 60 and above.
External debt up to $148.9B, still within prudent limits — BSP
The country's outstanding external debt rose slightly to US$148.87 billion as of end-June 2025, a 1.5 percent increase from the previous quarter, largely due to the weaker US dollar, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Tough debut, glimmers of hope for Alas in FIVB men’s world championship
Under the bright lights of the Mall of Asia Arena and in front of an energized home crowd led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Alas Pilipinas made its long-awaited FIVB World Championship debut. But it was a baptism by fire.
