SPEAKING OUT The persistent flooding in Metro Manila, exacerbated by Typhoon Carina, has brought to light a critical oversight: our flood-control strategies are simply not working. It’s time we confront this harsh reality head-on. The urgency for long-term disaster prevention and mitigation...
SPEAKING OUT BanKo, the microfinance arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), has joined forces with agritech company Agrilever to launch a possible game-changing Agri NegosyoKo loan program. This initiative aims to uplift farmers and fortify agricultural communities by providing them with...
SPEAKING OUT The National Teachers College (NTC), an Ayala-led educational institution, has made remarkable strides in promoting inclusion. Recently, they received the prestigious Global Inclusion Award from the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP) which actively works with...
SPEAKING OUT In a groundbreaking move, ACEN and SariSuki have joined forces to launch the Agro-Circularity in Renewable Energy (ACRE) program, a visionary initiative aimed at uplifting local farmers in ACEN’s host communities. This collaboration is not just a testament to the power of synergy...
SPEAKING OUT Last month, more than a thousand leaders from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) gathered for the E.L.I.T.E. (Empowering Leaders, Inspiring Transformational Excellence) Summit 2024. This landmark event, designed to foster innovation and a growth mindset, adopted a dynamic talk...
SPEAKING OUT The June 14, 2024 Communiqué from the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Apulia, Italy, has once again brought attention to the escalating tensions in the South China Sea. As the world’s leading industrialized democracies, the G7 leaders expressed serious concern about China’s behavior...
SPEAKING OUT The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) launched this June the third edition of its eagerly awaited annual Sustainability Awareness Month (SAM), aligning perfectly with the bank's robust sustainability agenda. Under the inspiring theme “Beyond Green,” this initiative...
SPEAKING OUT Muntinlupa City recently celebrated its annual search for 10 Muntinlupa Outstanding Students (10MOST) 2024, recognizing the city's best and most exemplary young students. Mayor Ruffy Biazon praised the achievements of each finalist, encouraging them to relentlessly pursue their dreams...
SPEAKING OUT The Ateneo Law School (ALS) the other Saturday “framed” and then “hanged” Supreme Court Chief Justice Alex Gesmundo, and four other magistrates namely Associate Justices Rodil Zalameda, Ricardo Rosario, Jose Midas Marquez, and Maria Filomena Singh in the institution’s...
SPEAKING OUT In 1981, an extraordinary discovery was made in the province of Surigao, unearthing a treasure trove of pre-colonial gold artifacts. This significant find marked a pivotal moment in the recognition and preservation of the Philippines' rich cultural heritage. As expected, the discovery...
SPEAKING OUT The Bank of the Philippine Islands and its subsidiaries have recently garnered significant accolades from renowned organizations for their impactful deals, sustainable development initiatives, and customer-focused campaigns. For the third year running, International Business...
SPEAKING OUT During the recent annual stockholders meeting of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Chairman Jaime August Zobel de Ayala (JAZA) reported the bank’s stellar 2023 performance across all metrics: net income, total revenue, net interest income, non-interest income, asset...
