SPEAKING OUT The Philippine peso's recent slump to a near 19-month low, closing at ₱58.635 per dollar, is more than just a numerical dip—it's a troubling indicator of underlying economic vulnerabilities. This 21.5-centavo decline from the previous day's close reflects broader issues that...
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...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has assured that the introduction of a new digital ID will not affect existing users of Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) cards and eCards. In a statement on Friday, May 31, the pension fund for government workers clarified that the GSIS...
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...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to conduct an aggressive back-to-school campaign that will focus on the almost 11 million out-of-school children and youth (OSCY) in the country. The senator made the call following the release of a report from the Philippine...
Close to 11 million Filipino children and youth are currently not attending school, with the majority opting out of pursuing higher education. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), out of the 42.8 million Filipinos aged five to 24 years, 10.7 million individuals are categorized as...
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...
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...
