BDO Unibank, Inc. is launching a peso‑denominated Fixed‑Rate Sustainability Bond offering with a minimum issue size of P5 billion, the fourth such issuance of the country’s largest lender by assets controlled by the Sy Group.
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.
Philippine banking leaders will welcome counterparts from across Southeast Asia for the 54th ASEAN Banking Council Meeting scheduled November 12‑14, 2026 in Makati City, with discussions centered on balancing artificial intelligence‑powered banking innovation with security and trust for the regional financial sector.
Biometric security firm iProov has rolled out a new human approval service to give businesses verifiable oversight of high‑risk actions taken by autonomous AI agents, addressing a key industry demand for stronger safeguards as organisations expand AI use.
Local spirits leader Tanduay has brought its centuries‑old rum‑making heritage and craftsmanship to Europe’s biggest beverage trade show, unveiling its new premium offering as it pushes to grow its footprint across the region.
Transcom Worldwide (Philippines) Inc. has launched its seventh local site, opening a new business‑process outsourcing center in Quezon City to further grow its Metro Manila operations.