Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will offer P5 billion worth of peso-denominated fixed-rate social bonds later this month, with an option to increase the amount depending on investor demand.
In a city defined by traffic jams, fuel price shocks, and marathon commutes, Metro Manila’s transport problem rarely lacks bold ideas—only workable ones.
Domestic tourism across the Philippines delivered a strong year-end boost as millions of Filipinos hit the road during the Christmas long break, reinforcing local travel as a critical growth engine for the tourism industry.
BDO has been named the Philippines’ most valuable brand and is the only Philippine bank included in the top 10 most valuable banking brands in ASEAN, according to Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy.
Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) is rolling out a P220-million infrastructure blitz to turn Northern Aurora’s Dinalungan–Casiguran–Dilasag (DiCaDi) corridor from postcard potential into an investable tourism gateway.
Bank lending continued to expand in November, reflecting steady access to credit for businesses and households and supporting overall economic activity.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying a Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) proposal to allow pension fund members to access stock loans and other financial products, signaling potential support for initiatives that could expand retirement investment options and strengthen the local stock market.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are teaming up to shake up public transport.