Banking & Insurance
VITRO, BDO team up to strengthen bank’s digital infrastructure
VITRO Inc., the data center unit of the PLDT Group, has partnered with BDO Unibank to bolster the bank’s digital backbone and ensure more reliable, uninterrupted banking services.
BSP opens first central banking symposium in Bohol
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) held its inaugural “Central Banking Symposium” on 24 November 2025 in Panglao, Bohol, launching a new forum for discussing modern monetary policy challenges.
BDO draws strong demand for oversubscribed dollar notes
BDO Unibank Inc., the country’s largest lender controlled by the Sy Group, has successfully priced its USD500 million, five-year Fixed Rate Senior Notes, raising fresh medium-term funding to support its lending operations and liability management program.
Big withdrawals still easy under new BSP rules
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reaffirmed that customers can access funds above ₱500,000 (or foreign currency equivalent) without unnecessary delays, following the implementation of BSP Circular No. 1218, s. 2025.
Asians want to live better, not just longer – Manulife report
Asians are living longer, but many still struggle to feel financially secure in later life, according to the 2025 Financial Resilience and Longevity Report from Manulife Wealth and Asset Management. The study, covering Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, found that most people prioritize quality of life over extended lifespans.
