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Christmas Gift Ideas: Perfect Upgrade This Festive Season

Christmas is the most awaited and celebrated holiday in the Philippines. In fact, as early as September, colorful lanterns and decorations lighting up the streets, homes, and establishments. One of the most beloved traditions during this time is gift-giving. Gifts are shared not only with family but also with friends, loved ones, workmates, and even as part of company raffle and giveaways. Whether big or small, these gifts bring joy and embody the true spirit of Christmas.  This Christmas, elevate the gift-giving and make it extra special with gifts that make lives easier and more enjoyable. Here are some perfect Christmas gift ideas that will make any home or businesses feel more festive, functional, and future-ready.  Sharp Flatbed Microwave Oven Unlike the traditional microwave oven that has a turntable in the base, the Sharp’s new Flatbed Microwave Oven has a flat surface which can surely fit larger dishes and trays. It has a spacious 25L capacity and an innovative rotatin...
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BDO issues first Blue Bond for US$100 Million

 First private sector issuance in Southeast Asia


BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) has issued its maiden Blue Bond amounting to US$100 million, through an investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This issuance will expand financing for projects that help prevent marine pollution and preserve clean water resources, while supporting the country’s climate goals. This marks another milestone for BDO, being the first private sector issuance in Southeast Asia to issue a Blue Bond. 

 

BDO’s issuance reinforces the Bank’s commitment to sustainable finance, allowing the Bank to provide more support to critical areas such as water conservation, wastewater treatment, plastic recycling, sustainable tourism, fisheries, and sustainable seafood processing among others. More importantly, the Bond will help BDO expand its Sustainable Finance Framework to include projects supporting the country’s blue economy, while establishing a new asset class in the Philippine debt market. 

 

The pioneering Blue Bond has a tenor of seven (7) years and will adhere to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Green Bond Principle and IFC’s recently launched Blue Finance Guidelines. 

 

BDO Capital & Investment Corporation acted as the arranger in this transaction.

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