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The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been recognized internationally for promoting agricultural growth and reforestation efforts, DBP President Michael O. de Jesus said.
DBP was named Top Community-Centric Company at the 2025 Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards for its Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program (APPP), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, and for a 100-hectare reforestation project in Zamboanga Sibugay.
“DBP is proud to receive this accolade that recognizes the Bank’s tireless pursuit of supporting the National Government’s thrust for inclusive growth through the implementation of programs that directly benefit communities, especially in far-flung areas,” de Jesus said.
The ACES Awards, organized by Malaysia-based MORS Group, honor Asian companies that integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations, including leadership innovation, sustainability, and growth impact.
De Jesus highlighted DBP’s role in expanding farmers’ access to financial services through the APPP and creating sustainable livelihoods via the reforestation project in partnership with Mindanao State University–Buug, which also benefited former Moro Islamic Liberation Front combatants.
“We view this latest recognition as a validation of DBP’s relevance as a government financial institution, one that not only funds high-impact projects and initiatives but also serves the fundamental needs of its primary stakeholder—the Filipino people,” he said.