BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands, and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.—the largest, second and fourth largest lenders by assets, according to a central bank report—also reported improvements in their nonperforming loan ratios on the growth of the loan portfolio and the steady or lower nonperforming loans.
A book launch usually ends with signed copies, photo opportunities and polite applause. This one did something more valuable. It turned into a brainstorming session on one of the Philippines' biggest creative exports, stories that can cross borders without leaving their Filipino identity behind.
Alex Eala booked the biggest final of her young career in emphatic fashion, sweeping four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, 6-4, 6-2, on Sunday to reach her first-ever WTA 500 championship match at the Mubadala DC Open.