SPEAKING OUT As Muntinlupa recently celebrated its 106th anniversary as an independent local government unit, Mayor Ruffy Biazon's call for residents to reflect on the city's journey and celebrate its achievements resonates profoundly. This momentous occasion provided a platform to acknowledge the...
SPEAKING OUT Ayala Foundation Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA) and the Zobel de Ayala family were recently honored with the prestigious Sorolla Medal by the Hispanic Society of America in New York City. This recognition stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to art and...
SPEAKING OUT The day started auspiciously last Monday at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation (PDEX) with the listing of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) fixed rate bond valued at ₱36.6608 billion due in 2025. PDEX President and CEO Nino...
SPEAKING OUT In a remarkable display of corporate excellence, all nine listed entities within the Ayala Group have been bestowed with prestigious corporate governance distinctions by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). The coveted accolades were conferred as part of the ICD's esteemed...
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 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 Ignacio R. Bunye Thousands of Philippine Coast Guard officers and staff now have access to Saludo sa Serbisyo, Ayala Corporation’s comprehensive and sustainable needs-based program for the community’s uniformed service personnel. Launched in 2018, Saludo sa Serbisyo also covers...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye Belated congratulations to the Ateneo Debate Society (Ateneo A), composed of David Africa and Toby Leung, for winning the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) 2023 in Madrid, Spain. This is a historic first for Ateneo since it started competing in the WUDC....
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye The key to the success and longevity of a bank is trust. Once more, Bank of the Philippine Islands established its trustworthiness with the expert and quick resolution of an incident which occurred on Jan. 4. BPI’s systems double-posted transactions that were made on...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye For this New Year’s issue, I lend my space to readers to enable them to express their wishes and hopes for 2023. The comments are presented in no particular order and were only slightly edited for brevity. Much happiness in 2023. — Personal caregiver Jean Susi....
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye Dec. 19 was a red letter day in Muntinlupa City which marked its 105th anniversary as a municipality. On Dec. 19, 1917, Governor General Francis Burton Harrison signed the proclamation separating Muntinlupa from Taguig, and making the latter an independent...
SPEAKING OUT Ignacio R. Bunye Dec. 6 was a very memorable day for Oscar Ileto Violago (Oca to classmates and friends, OIV to business associates.) After 29 trying years, Oca’s vision for a new and abundant water source for Metro Manila finally became a reality. The day marked the inauguration of...
