Launch of peso-denominated interest rate hedge

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February 7, 2025

By Ignacio R. Bunye Today marks a significant milestone for the Philippine financial market as the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) introduces the country’s first peso-denominated interest rate hedge. This innovative derivative product promises to offer investors a powerful tool to mitigate interest rate risks, marking a crucial step toward a more robust and …

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Balancing act in the South China Sea

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January 31, 2025

By Ignacio R. Bunye The recent redeployment of the US military’s Typhon launchers from Laoag airfield to another location in Luzon has sparked significant attention and controversy. These launchers, equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of hitting targets in China and Russia, and SM-6 missiles designed for striking air or sea targets over 200 kilometers …

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Celebrating milestones and embracing the future of Philippine banking

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January 24, 2025

By Ignacio R. Bunye The traditional Annual Reception for the Banking Community at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), recently held at the historic Fort Antonio Abad, was a night to remember. Before a crowd of 350, which included the who’s who of the banking industry, BSP Governor Eli Remolona proudly relived the milestone-filled 2024. …

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Renewed purpose

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January 3, 2025

By Ignacio R. Bunye During the recently held Ayala Integrated Summit, Ayala Pillar Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA) took the opportunity to reflect on Ayala’s journey as the Ayala Group approaches the end of its 190th anniversary celebrations. In his keynote address before boards and executives across the Ayala Group, FZA reaffirmed Ayala’s commitment to …

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Celebrating Muntinlupa’s 107th Founding Anniversary

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December 27, 2024

By Ignacio Bunye On the occasion of the 107th founding anniversary of Muntinlupa, city leaders Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Congressman Jimmy Fresnedi paid tribute to the everyday heroes and heroines of Muntinlupa who, through their individual or collective actions and achievements, have made the city proud. Additionally, Congressman Fresnedi urged Muntinlupeños to look back and …

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Upholding constitutional integrity in budget appropriations

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December 20, 2024

By Ignacio R. Bunye Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is set to challenge before the Supreme Court the constitutionality of the Bicameral Conference Committee’s decision to increase unprogrammed funds in the 2025 national budget to P531.6 billion. Pimentel argues that the Constitution prohibits Congress from augmenting appropriations beyond what the executive recommends. Pimentel’s interpretation …

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Tensions in Bajo de Masinloc demand firm resolution

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December 13, 2024

By Ignacio R. Bunye Tensions have resurfaced in Bajo de Masinloc (also known as Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) following alarming incidents involving Chinese vessels. On December 4, Philippine vessels patrolling the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were targeted by Chinese ships using water cannons and intentional ramming maneuvers. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of …

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