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ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2026

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  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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  3. 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…

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  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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  12. ESTABLISHED in February 1962, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, today, is the Philippines' third largest bank in terms of total assets. Offering various financial services from regular banking to insurance, the Metrobank Group has a combined network of over 800 local and international branches/offices, remittance offices, and subsidiaries worldwide. It has 557 domestic branches and 32 offices overseas including in New York, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Guam, Taipei, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Singapore, Chicago, Hawaii and Shanghai.

    Metrobank lauded at Citywire ASEAN Award

    Metrobank was named Best Asset Manager and Best Client Services in the Philippines at the Citywire ASEAN Awards 2025/26, recognizing its investment management…

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  15. PHILIPPINE National Police personnel take part in the send-off ceremony for the deployment of 3,670 security and medical personnel for the 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting 2026 at the Liberty Shrine in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

    PNP, AFP deploy 3,670 for ASEAN defense meets

    The Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines have deployed 3,670 security and medical personnel for the 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers’…

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  16. Go global, Jollibee CEO urges ASEAN brands

    Go global, Jollibee CEO urges ASEAN brands

    Jollibee Group Global president and CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong urged Southeast Asian businesses to expand globally while staying true to their local roots at the…

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  17. A more inclusive digital future begins with ensuring that women have equal opportunities to learn, lead and innovate in the AI economy.

    ASEAN moonshot: AI and women

    In our ASEAN region today, AI and tech upskilling for women must be the default, not the exception.

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