The Philippines’ rice imports may increase to over five million metric tons (MT) in the upcoming marketing year (MY) 2026-2027 to plug the shortfall in domestic production, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a report, the USDA estimated that the country’s rice...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is facing mounting pressure to abandon its steady policy stance as domestic and foreign lenders warn that persistent supply shocks are beginning to seep into the broader economy. A growing chorus of economists expects the BSP to raise its benchmark interest...
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will hold its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on April 20, 2026 (Monday) at 9:00 AM. The meeting will be conducted virtually via https://conveneagm.com/ph/BPI2026ASM . Stockholders of record as of February 27, 2026 are eligible to attend and vote. Those who wish...
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will hold its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on April 20, 2026 (Monday) at 9:00 AM. The meeting will be conducted virtually via https://conveneagm.com/ph/BPI2026ASM . Stockholders of record as of February 27, 2026 are eligible to attend and vote. Those who wish...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched its new Debit Mastercard made from 100% recycled, PVC free plastic, reinforcing the bank’s push for more sustainable banking solutions. The new Debit Mastercard is free for clients who open an account through a BPI branch, as well as for...
By Ma. Carmina T. Marquez, Executive Director of BPI Foundation Across the Philippines, a new kind of enterprise is changing the way business is done, one that blends purpose with profit. These are called social enterprises, which are businesses that prove economic growth and social impact can go...
Local stocks extended their climb on Thursday, Dec. 26, as investors gingerly repositioned portfolios for the coming year, though a lack of fresh catalysts and the holiday lull kept trading activity subdued. The Philippine Stock Exchange index gained 23.73 points, or 0.39 percent, to finish at...
Many are unaware of the rigorous process required before our high-value crops reach international shores—from the painstaking negotiations for market access to the exchange of pest risk assessments required to justify appropriate risk levels. This is where the Department of Agriculture–Bureau...
Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to consolidate its businesses, this time with the planned merger of BPI Direct BanKo Inc., A Savings Bank (BanKo) and Legazpi Savings Bank Inc. (LSB), with BanKo as the surviving entity. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE),...
Bank of the Philippine Islands’ microfinance arm, BPI Direct BanKo Inc., A Savings Bank (BanKo), has enlisted NASDAQ-listed ACI Worldwide to advance its payment infrastructure, according to a statement. Under the partnership, BanKo will implement ACI’s issuing and acquiring platform, which is...
Globe and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) have taken a significant step toward more secure and seamless digital banking with a Proof of Concept (POC) for Silent Network Authentication (SNA). This next-generation verification method aims to reduce scams associated with One-Time Passwords...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and BPI/MS Insurance Corporation (BPI MS) have launched BPI Kaya Care Critical Illness Insurance — a simple, accessible, and affordable plan designed to help Filipinos safeguard themselves and their loved ones against today’s most serious health risks....
