SPEAKING OUT In a remarkable turn of events, billionaire Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA), an iconic figure in Philippine business, has made a triumphant return to the Board of Directors of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). This significant development comes as Zobel replaces Director...
SPEAKING OUT In an inspiring display of unwavering dedication to the cause of global financial inclusion, the Philippines assumed the role of host for the prestigious 2023 Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Policy Forum (AFI GPF). From Sept. 12 to 14, 2023, the Philippines welcomed global...
SPEAKING OUT Ayala Land Inc. (ALI), the real estate arm of the Ayala conglomerate, has announced the appointment of Anna Ma. Margarita “Meean” B. Dy as its first female president and chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Bernard Vincent “Bobby” O. Dy. Bobby Dy, after serving ALI...
SPEAKING OUT In memory of recently departed overseas workers champion and writer, Secretary Susan “Toots” V. Ople, let us revisit her poignant words from an article which appeared Oct. 30, 2019 in Business Mirror. The original article, entitled. “How long will you...
SPEAKING OUT In an era where nearly every aspect of our lives has gone digital, from financial transactions to online shopping, the convenience of the digital space is undeniable. However, with this surge in digital interaction comes a parallel rise in cyber scams that threaten to undermine our...
SPEAKING OUT Ayala Corporation's core net income surged by 55 percent to ₱20.5-billion, driven by BPI, Ayala Land, and ACEN, lifting core earnings 38 percent beyond pre-Covid levels. Including one-off items, net income rose 13 percent to ₱18.4-billion. “Strong results from BPI, Ayala Land and...
SPEAKING OUT The International Finance Corporation (IFC), an affiliate of the World Bank, has committed a substantial investment of $250 million into a green bond issuance by the Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). This represents a significant collaboration between IFC and...
SPEAKING OUT According to BPI's CFO and Chief Sustainability Officer Eric Luchangco, the Ayala-led bank delivered a solid performance in the first semester. The bank improved profitability and generated good returns for its shareholders. BPI's balance sheet remained strong, with healthy...
SPEAKING OUT In a world where retaliation and vengeance often take center stage, it is crucial to recognize and celebrate acts of forgiveness and reconciliation. On July 13, 2023, the Embassy of Japan in Manila organized a series of ceremonies and programs to commemorate the 70th anniversary of...
SPEAKING OUT Muntinlupa City is on the cusp of a remarkable transformation into the city of the future, with advancements that will have a profound impact on its residents. Mayor Ruffy Biazon recently announced that the city's ambitious plans to achieve "Smart City" status are well underway, and...
SPEAKING OUT In today's digital age, where our lives are intertwined with technology, the threat of cyber scams looms large. Fraudsters and scammers employ various social engineering tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals and gain access to their sensitive information, leading to devastating...
He misses it. And so much so. This is what Arnell Ignacio told us relating showbiz work. He even intimated how he actually called Viva big boss Vic Del Rosario at one point, asking for a project. Arnell would go on to address the Viva boss in jest. "Hoy, Boss Vic, wala na akong ginawa kung hindi...
