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.
The National Power Corp. (NPC) has signed an agreement with Climate Smart Ventures (CSV) to create a framework for carbon credits, aiming to support the Philippines’ shift to a low-carbon future.
The Department of Finance (DOF), Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced that Philippine peso-denominated government bonds will be included in J.P. Morgan’s Government Bond Index – Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting January 29, 2027.
The galleon is sailing again, at least in spirit, and this time it is anchored in Manila as a story of heritage, high ambition and history finally opens its doors to the public.
Filipino chicken is no longer quietly sizzling in backyard grills and family kitchens. It is now officially competing on the world stage, with chicken inasal and adobong manok earning standout recognition in the April 2026 TasteAtlas rankings.