SPEAKING OUT As Typhoon Kristine pounded the Bicol region and accelerated westward, the Philippines once again found itself grappling with the formidable forces of nature. This tropical storm which intensified into a severe tropical storm as it approached Isabela, has left a significant mark on the...
SPEAKING OUT In an impressive move that underscores its strategic vision and financial acumen, Ayala Corporation successfully raised ₱15 billion from the listing of Class B preferred shares in the Philippine Stock Exchange on Oct. 15. This capital raise is more than just a financial...
SPEAKING OUT Watching the candidates file their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) last week, I couldn’t help but recall the familiar reportage of a horse race sportscaster from yesteryears, the late Tony Trinidad. As soon as the racehorses sprinted out of the San Lazaro starting gate,...
SPEAKING OUT “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” - Psalm 127:3 In line with Kiwanis International’s first object - to give primacy to the spiritual rather than the material values of life - the Kiwanis Club of Muntinlupa Rizal (KCMR)’s...
SPEAKING OUT The issue of cellphone snatching has become a pressing global concern. This realization hit home during a recent BPI Direct BanKo board meeting when Director John-C Syquia joined us from London via Zoom. Our pre-board small talk touched on the latest happenings in the British capital,...
SPEAKING OUT The Ayala Museum in Manila has become the latest stage for the celebrated exhibition, Zóbel: The future of the past. Following its successful run at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, where it drew an impressive 80,000 visitors in 2022, the exhibition has now made its Asian...
SPEAKING OUT In a world where small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to find their footing, the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) has once again stepped up to the plate with its Ka-Negosyo Festival. Now in its third year, this initiative is more than just a series of events; it’s...
SPEAKING OUT The future may seem uncertain, especially with the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). However, this does not mean we cannot harness AI to work for us and reap its potential rewards. Many innovative solutions that can transform our society are within our...
SPEAKING OUT Filinvest Development Corp.'s energy arm, FDC Green Energy Corporation, is making a significant pivot towards renewable energy with its new 20.75-megawatt solar project in Mindanao. This move marks a departure from the company’s previous reliance on fossil fuels, highlighting a...
SPEAKING OUT Ayala Corporation, through its subsidiaries Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), has recently made notable advancements in the capital market by issuing green bonds. On Aug. 9, BPI successfully raised an impressive ₱33.7 billion from its initial ₱5...
SPEAKING OUT The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is facing a critical decision on whether to cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting on Aug. 15. With inflation breaching the 2 to 4 percent target band in July, BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has indicated that a rate cut is now “a little...
SPEAKING OUT On the occasion of the 173rd founding anniversary of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), it is fitting to reflect on BPI’s remarkable journey—a legacy of stability, progress, and pioneering spirit. BPI has stood as a pillar of economic leadership, shaping the...
