SPEAKING OUT Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is set to challenge before the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Bicameral Conference Committee’s decision to increase unprogrammed funds in the 2025 national budget to ₱531.6 billion. Pimentel argues that the Constitution...
SPEAKING OUT During the recently held Ayala Integrated Summit, Ayala pillar Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA) took the opportunity to reflect on Ayala’s journey as the Ayala Group approaches the end of its 190th anniversary celebrations. In his keynote address before boards and executives...
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 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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 In a recent speech delivered before the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation, highlighted the imperative to bridge significant disparities in healthcare, infrastructure, education, and agriculture as...
