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 the aftermath of the recent barangay and SK elections, the city government of Muntinlupa officially kicked off the annual Boys and Girls Week on Nov. 6, a week-long celebration designed to provide young students with on-the-job training and exposure to various aspects of local...
SPEAKING OUT From Day One of my assumption as Press Secretary in 2002, I had been warned about creepy happenings inside Malacañan. There is the legend of the big kapre guarding the giant balete fronting the main entrance of the palace. Also, not a few members of the Presidential Security...
SPEAKING OUT In a world where the significance of a home cannot be overstated, the city government of Muntinlupa has taken a commendable step towards uplifting its residents by inaugurating the Balai Munti Housing Project. This endeavor, which was recently unveiled to the public, signifies more...
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 exciting development for the local business community, the much-acclaimed Business Permits and Licensing Office Single-Window Transaction (BPLO-SWiT) program made a successful return last week to Festival Mall in Alabang, delivering a seamless and...
SPEAKING OUT In a remarkable showcase of the ever-evolving landscape of finance and technology, BPI Wealth, the wealth management arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), recently hosted an exclusive event titled "A.I.VOLUTION: Unleashing the Power of AI in Investments." The highlight...
SPEAKING OUT In the heart of every nation, there exists a group of unsung heroes whose unwavering dedication and passion shape the future. These heroes are not adorned with capes or armed with superpowers, yet they hold the power to transform lives and ignite the flames of knowledge. As we...
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...
