Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will offer P5 billion worth of peso-denominated fixed-rate social bonds later this month, with an option to increase the amount depending on investor demand.
In a city defined by traffic jams, fuel price shocks, and marathon commutes, Metro Manila’s transport problem rarely lacks bold ideas—only workable ones.
Domestic tourism across the Philippines delivered a strong year-end boost as millions of Filipinos hit the road during the Christmas long break, reinforcing local travel as a critical growth engine for the tourism industry.
BDO has been named the Philippines’ most valuable brand and is the only Philippine bank included in the top 10 most valuable banking brands in ASEAN, according to Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy.