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50 years of finding ways to make your dreams possible: BDO celebrates golden anniversary with thanksgiving raffle

10 days ago

Over five decades, BDO has grown alongside generations of Filipinos.

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By Ana Crescini | July 10, 2026 - 8:59am

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July 3, 2026 - 12:04pm

Rising debt keeps pressure on fiscal credibility as growth slows and borrowing costs remain elevated.

Stock Commentary

Metrobank in Q1: Defensive positioning with limited ROE upside

May 6, 2026 - 12:29pm

MBT stayed defensively positioned, but weaker PPOP growth and limited ROE upside drove a downgrade to Neutral.

Stock Commentary