SPEAKING OUT During the Annual Stockholders Meeting of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) held on April 23 at Fairmont Hotel, Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA) highlighted BPI's strong financial performance, its various regulatory recognitions, its...
SPEAKING OUT The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has updated its rules on foreign investments to make it simpler for people to access foreign exchange (FX) resources in the Philippines. The changes, which are effective until Sept. 30, 2024, aim to streamline procedures and paperwork for...
SPEAKING OUT Interested in current real estate market and credit conditions in the country? Here are some facts and figures recently released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) which may help you assess the trends and make informed decisions regarding housing...
SPEAKING OUT The recently-held ADA Connections, the first social mixer and annual members meeting of the Ayala Data and Analytics Community of Practice (ADA COP), somehow reminded me of the movie “Oppenheimer.” Just like in the movie, a group of top and rising data scientists within the...
SPEAKING OUT Holy Week in the Philippines is a time of deep reflection and cultural significance, especially for millions of Filipino Catholics. It's not just about attending church services or participating in traditional practices; it's a period marked by personal introspection and spiritual...
SPEAKING OUT Ayala Corporation, the Philippines' foremost conglomerate, commemorates a significant milestone as it marks its 190th anniversary with a celebration that epitomizes its enduring values of excellence and compassion. Dubbed "Ayala Beats @ 190," the festivities held on March 8, 2024, at...
SPEAKING OUT In celebration of National Women's Month, The Ayala Way presents a tribute to the incredible women who have left an enduring impact on the Ayala legacy. From historical figures of the founding family to present-day female executives, their journeys of success and leadership insights...
SPEAKING OUT A new monument is being built at the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa to honor former President Elpidio Quirino for his remarkable statesmanship and efforts in shaping the friendship between Japan and the Philippines. This statue is more than just a sculpture; it's a symbol of our...
SPEAKING OUT Friday (March 1) was a special holiday at Muntinlupa as it celebrated its 29th year as a city. This year's theme was all about moving forward toward becoming a smart city. The day started with a special church service at 6:30 a.m. to thank everyone and bring the community...
SPEAKING OUT Last week I was invited by Muntinlupa Division Schools Superintendent Dr. Evangeline P. Ladines to speak before aspiring journalists at the Division Press Conference held at Sucat Elementary School. Unfortunately, I couldn't be there that morning due to a scheduling conflict with...
SPEAKING OUT The Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) is on track to achieve its domestic bond listings target for the year, signaling a promising revival for the corporate bond sector. Antonino Nakpil, president and CEO of PDEx, expressed confidence in the market's resilience,...
SPEAKING OUT President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. minced no words as he vehemently denounced the divisive call to separate Mindanao from the rest of the Philippines, branding it as nothing short of an attempt to "destroy the country." Speaking at the Commemoration of the Constitution Day organized by...
