
BDO eyes at least P5 billion from bond offer
The latest offering marks BDO’s second sustainability bond issuance this year and comes less than six months after the bank successfully raised P100 billion…
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The latest offering marks BDO’s second sustainability bond issuance this year and comes less than six months after the bank successfully raised P100 billion…
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A total of 1,000 low-income families in Rizal province have received land titles under the Marcos administration’s flagship housing program, ending a…
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If the Philippines truly wants this new economic status to have meaning, the benefits of growth must become more inclusive.
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With rising living costs, the last thing Filipinos need is to incur additional fees for basic financial transactions.
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The recent reclassification is not just a statistical achievement but a pivotal moment that should drive stronger support for local industries.
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A certain occupant of the Palace by the Pasig River couldn’t wait to crow about a shiny new label from Washington: upper middle-income country, they called it,…
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BDO Securities will conduct a webinar on 8 July aimed at helping investors better understand initial public offerings (IPOs) and make more informed investment…
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Economic milestones are important because they tell us our country is moving forward, but they should also remind us that our responsibility to care for one…
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The World Bank confirmed the Philippines’ upgrade to the upper-middle-income category in its latest country income classification update on Wednesday, after…
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Investors and creditors may view the new classification as a signal of continued development and readiness for capital.
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We need to stop falling for the press releases. We need to stop letting macroeconomics gaslight our daily suffering. It is time to get angry.
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Claims that the Philippines’ newly attained upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status could affect its access to concessional financing should be viewed with…
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Everyday purchases are increasingly turning into opportunities for rewards and discounts as digital payment platforms expand their promotions, allowing…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to turn the Philippines’ new upper-middle-income status into higher investment by pressing ahead with…
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The threshold only asks whether a household can cover minimum basic needs. It says nothing about savings, emergencies, or plans beyond next payday.
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The amount remains far below the P1,312 daily living wage estimated by IBON Foundation for a family of five.
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More Filipinos could benefit from stronger job creation, higher incomes, and increased investment after the Philippines officially graduated to…
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The Philippines' net external liability position widened to $54.9 billion as of end-March 2026, equivalent to 11.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), as…
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