Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) is recognized by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) as Top Market Maker for Government Securities Eligible Dealers (GSED) for 2024 during the celebration of its 126th anniversary. The bank snags the title for the third consecutive time and for helping government in its financing requirements and enhancing Filipinos’ access to investment opportunities.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. assured lawmakers that his agency is closely watching the market and is taking steps to assure sufficient supply of food items at affordable prices, particularly rice, sugar, and onions.
AREIT Inc., the listed real estate arm of the Ayala Group, said Wednesday it will acquire a 276-hectare property in Zambales from Buendia Christiana Holdings Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of ACEN Corp., via property-for-share swap valued at P6.77 billion.
BBDO Unibank, Inc. has been appointed as the trustee for the Social Security System’s (SSS) Balanced Fund mandate, marking a significant step in the agency’s efforts to safeguard and grow pension funds for Filipino workers and retirees.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV), a major shareholder in Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP), has marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of CCEAP’s new 42-hectare manufacturing facility at TARI Estate in Tarlac City—one of the largest Coca-Cola plants globally and among its most substantial infrastructure investments to date.
Globe Telecom Inc., the telecom and financial technology company of the Ayala Group, said it has signed a P5 billion term loan facility with Bank of Commerce to support its ongoing capital expenditures, debt refinancing, and other general corporate requirements.