Special Coverage

ASEAN 2026

Daily Tribune’s coverage of the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN chairmanship: summits and ministerial meetings, the regional agenda on security, trade and the West Philippine Sea, and what it means for Filipinos.

  1. OF the three Philippine brands ranked among ASEAN’s 20 most valuable, two are giants in the banking industry, with BDO retaining its position as the country’s leading brand, ranking 16th in the region despite a 4 percent decline in brand value to $3.5 billion; and Bank of the Philippine Islands, advancing nine places to 19th following a 37 percent increase to $3.2 billion. Brand Finance Asia Pacific said the gains among Philippine banks were helping the country’s banking sector outperform its regional counterparts.

    Philippine banking brands outpace ASEAN growth

    BDO Unibank retained its position as the Philippines’ most valuable brand in 2026, with a brand value of $3.5 billion, while the country’s banking brands…

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  2. Quiet win

    Quiet win

    While some politicians and loudmouths keep babbling, our farmers in Davao are hoping to sell more durian, bananas, and mangoes. Our coconut farmers want more…

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  4. Philippine banking brands outpace ASEAN growth

    Philippine banking brands outpace ASEAN growth

    BDO Unibank remained the Philippines’ most valuable brand in 2026, with a brand value of $3.5 billion, while Philippine banking brands collectively grew 19…

    2 MIN READ

  5. Power bidding rules stifle geothermal growth

    Power bidding rules stifle geothermal growth

    Southeast Asian energy industry leaders are calling for changes to electricity procurement rules and stronger government support to attract investment in…

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