Bank reports consistent earnings growth; loans Up 14%, asset quality stable BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) recorded a net income of ₱63.1 billion in the first nine months of 2025, an increase by 4% from ₱60.6 billion last year due to sustained performance of its core business segments. Return on Average Common Equity (ROCE) stood at 14.1%…
CITY OF MALOLOS – Delegates from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (PCCIJ)received a warm welcome from the Provincial Government of Bulacan during their Economic Mission, themed “Exploring Synergies, Building Strategic Partnership,” held earlier today at the Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Session Hall here. Composed of Japanese business leaders and company owners,…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public to take “the highest degree of caution” against scamming persons and groups offering alleged assistance via various online platforms. In a statement, the SEC said the offers for help are made through “Facebook pages, online groups, and other social media platforms”, and are “in fact,…
MANILA – Government system reforms and strengthening of institutions are better options than calling for the resignation of elected officials, the Makati Business Club (MBC) said Monday night. “Simply changing the people in power will not achieve the lasting improvement in the country’s governance,” MBC said in a statement. Instead, it cited the need to “reform…
Have you spotted those green taxis cruising through Metro Manila? Travelers now have an eco-friendly choice on the road. They are the Philippines’ first all-electric taxi fleet, powered by VinFast vehicles and operated by Green GSM Philippines. Offering a smoother, quieter and cleaner ride, these cabs mark the beginning of a new commuting experience for Filipinos. At the heart of this green…
Overseas Pinoys who discover BDO Pay share the same sentiment: “Hulog ng langit!” Malayo sa pamilya, many go the extra mile to stay connected, through text, calls, and social media. They ensure that the fruits of their hard work can reach their families securely when they need it, by putting their trust in BDO Unibank. Powered by the country’s leading bank, BDO Pay is an…
BDO Unibank (BDO) and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) recently formalized their partnership to provide permanent migrant Filipinos with easier access to information, services, and guidance through financial literacy programs. The CFO, an attached agency of the Office of the President, is mandated to promote and protect the interests, rights, and welfare of overseas Filipinos while strengthening…
The rainy season may bring a welcome break from the scorching summer, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. From worsening traffic to flu season to higher incidence of dengue. Peak season for dengue infection is reported to be from June to November each year. That’s because dengue-carrying mosquitoes, like Aedes aegypti,…
The Philippines’ economic output this 2025 is not expected to be hit by the imposition of higher reciprocal tariff for exports to the US, which is set at 19 percent effective August 1. The reduced tariff rate was arrived at after the US visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on July 20 to 22,…
MANILA – The World Bank, through an International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loan, is providing a USD700 million to strengthen the community resilience of 18 million households in the Philippines. In a statement Friday, the World Bank said the amount is part of the USD874.35 million total project cost of the Philippines Community Resilience Project….
