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Philippine National Bank’s (PSE: PNB) Profit Peso Bond Fund was recognized as one of the Best Managed Funds for 2025 under the Intermediate Term Bond Funds using pure FVPL valuation category. The award was presented at the “Vision 2025: Market Forecast and Fund Excellence” event hosted by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Society of the Philippines at Discovery Primea, Makati …

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) recorded a net income of P19.7 billion in Q1 2025, vs. P18.5 billion for the comparable period a year ago, driven by sustained performance across its core businesses. Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) was at 13.8% for the period. Gross Customer Loans grew by 12% to P3.3 trillion, reflecting broad-based growth across all market segments. …

Highlighting its growing contribution to advancing the Philippine capital market, LANDBANK was honored as one of the top-performing institutions at the 2025 Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards Night. The state-run bank clinched 3rd place in the Top 5 Corporate Issue Managers/Arrangers – Bank Category, in recognition of its vital role in facilitating the issuance of corporate fixed-income securities in …

As part of  this year’s Earth Day celebration, East Zone concessionaire Manila Water highlights the power of collective effort in safeguarding our one and only Earth. Through its annual Earth Day running event, “Lakbay Kalikasan Earth Day Fun Run,” Manila Water, in collaboration with Manila Water Foundation (MWF), showcased the beauty of Metro Manila’s last ecological frontier, the La Mesa …

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, welcomed the commencement of the new Hadria  service by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with the maiden call of the MSC ANNICK on April 9. MSC’s standalone service marks a significant development for North Adriatic trade connectivity, offering direct weekly connections to …

As SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA), the regions flagship event for the global electronics manufacturing and supply chain community, prepares to host its inaugural and highly anticipated CEO Summit, an exceptional lineup of international industry leaders has been confirmed to speak.  Taking place on Tuesday, May 20 May  at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, the CEO Summit is poised …

I am MAD (Making A Difference) Volunteers, Inc., a volunteer-powered nonprofit, marked its 15th year with a meaningful return to Baguio City, where its journey began.  The MAD Meet Annual Volunteer Reunion & Anniversary Celebration featured the launch of its newest campaign, ‘I am Powered by Volunteer15m – I am MAD: 15 Years of Heartfelt M15sion.’ This year’s theme, “I …

The  Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has released the guidelines on the submission of requests for Shari’ah opinions of the SSB. The SSB issues opinions on Islamic banking transactions and products issued by financial institutions and other stakeholders in the BARMM, and when requested by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), financial …

Strengthens role in public asset protection for 3rd straight year The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has once again outperformed its non-life insurance premium target—marking its third straight year of exceeding goals and reinforcing its crucial role in protecting public assets nationwide. For 2024, GSIS posted P10.5 billion in non-life insurance premiums, significantly surpassing its P8.9 billion target. This follows its strong …

Despite global economic uncertainties, Ayala Corporation remains confident about its growth trajectory, following its strongest financial performance to date. During a media briefing held in Makati City on Friday, Ayala Corp. President and CEO Cezar Consing said the company is poised to build on its 2024 momentum, when it recorded an all-time high core net income of P45 billion. Asked …