SPEAKING OUT The Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to set new benchmarks for success, recently presenting its stockholders with an impressive account of its strong performance throughout 2024 and a promising start to 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, BPI reported an...
SPEAKING OUT During the annual Araw ng Kagitingan, we paused to honor the remarkable heroism of Filipino and American soldiers who bravely fought and sacrificed during the Battle of Bataan. We also paid tribute to the survivors who endured the harrowing Death March and the hardships of...
SPEAKING OUT The local election campaign has begun, blending old traditions with new approaches. While proclamation rallies, motorcades, and integrity walks still draw crowds, the campaign noise is slowly shifting. Pulong-pulongs and bullhorns echoing through neighborhoods are being taken...
SPEAKING OUT Watching Alex Eala in her thrilling run at the Miami Open, I couldn't help but notice the BPI and Globe logos adorning her sleeves. These symbols of support reflect a larger story—Ayala Corporation's early recognition of Alex’s exceptional talent and its decision to appoint her as...
SPEAKING OUT March 1, 2025 was a red letter day in Muntinlupa City as it marked its 30th Cityhood Anniversary with a series of milestone events that showcased the city's remarkable achievements and vision for the future. The day’s highlight was the traditional...
SPEAKING OUT The recent decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to remove the Philippines from its global "gray list" marks a significant milestone in the country's ongoing efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. This victory is not just a symbolic win; it has...
SPEAKING OUT The Philippines faces a significant public health challenge with the recent surge in dengue cases which demand urgent attention and action. The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a staggering 40 percent increase in dengue cases compared to the same period last...
SPEAKING OUT The recent impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte marks a pivotal moment in Philippine politics, shaking the very core of our democratic principles. With 215 congressmen endorsing the impeachment complaint and its subsequent transmission to the Senate, we are confronted with...
SPEAKING OUT Today marks a significant milestone for the Philippine financial market as the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) introduces the country's first peso-denominated interest rate hedge. This innovative derivative product promises to offer investors a powerful tool to...
SPEAKING OUT The recent redeployment of the US military’s Typhon launchers from Laoag airfield to another location on Luzon has sparked significant attention and controversy. These launchers, equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of hitting long distance targets, and SM-6 missiles...
SPEAKING OUT On this 128th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom, we pause to remember and honor the sacrifices of a man whose love for his country and his people knew no bounds. Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero, once declared: “Death does not matter if one dies for those one...
SPEAKING OUT On the occasion of the 107th founding anniversary of Muntinlupa, city leaders Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Congressman Jimmy Fresnedi paid tribute to the everyday heroes and heroines of Muntinlupa who, through their individual or collective actions and achievements, have made the city...