DO IT RIGHT! campaign support for RH and Family Planning

"The 'DO IT RIGHT!' campaign is designed to encourage everyone to take those beliefs they already hold inside and share them out in the open, proudly, especially on social media like Facebook. By showing each other how many feel the same, in a positive, celebratory spirit, Filipinos can together free themselves of old inhibitions." ~Benjamine de Leon, Co-Organizer, President of The Forum for Family Planning and Development

DO IT RIGHT! campaign

It's not every day that we talk about sex or having sex with our friends and family especially inside our home with family members because reality is the topic is a bit cliche to talk and start within our country as a religious. Reproductive health is still a topic that most Filipinos are uncomfortable to talk about. However, the rise of HIV cases and unwanted pregnancies calls for much-needed enlightenment about sex and the use of contraceptives.

DO IT RIGHT! campaign

Do It Right! is an open campaign that aims to reduce embarrassment as a barrier to contraceptive use, positivize sex as a natural and healthy part of human relationships, and rally together the “silent majority” of Filipinos who support RH.

Held during the event discussion for better reproductive health, the #DoItRight campaign advocates that Filipinos have the freedom to practice safe sex and responsible contraceptive use. It aims to educate the public and help them make wiser decisions regarding health and safety. With a guest keynote speech from Commission on Population Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez.    

Dr. Juan Antonio Perez III, Undersecretary - Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) 

"Comes at a crucial time when the government is also increasing its efforts to fully implement the law." ~Dr. Juan Antonio Perez III, Undersecretary - Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM)

A coalition of 11 organizations launched a campaign urging Filipinos to show their support openly for family planning and reproductive health (RH), with the 'DO IT RIGHT!' slogan and distinctive hand sign. It encourages couples and individuals to flash the Do It Right! hand sign in selfie posts or in public.

Guest of Honor, Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez III, Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) (Center) is joined for a photo-op by the representatives of the member organizations of the ‘Do It Right!’ coalition, (L-R) Sarah de Leon, Vice President – Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IMAP), Beth Dumaran, Vice President – Midwives Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (MFPI), Jona Turalde, Champion – SheDecides Philippines, Ronivin Garcia Pagtakhan, Founder/Executive Director – LoveYourself, Inc., Hyam Asher Bolande, Chairman of the Board – DKT Philippines, Nandy A. Senoc, Executive Director – Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP), Benjamin D. de Leon, President – The Forum for Family Planning and Development (The Forum), Mensie Medalla, Vice President – Philippine League of Government and Private Midwives, Inc. (PLGPMI), and Diwata Paredes, Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist – RTI International.

DO IT RIGHT! campaign

Initial members include:

• DKT Philippines
• The Forum for Family Planning and Development
• The Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP)
• Love Yourself
• RTI International
• SheDecides Philippines
• The Philippine Society for Responsible Parenthood
• Four professional associations for the country's midwives

Two fingers held up together representing the members of a couple with a thumb in-between representing the contraceptive or safe-sex measures that strengthen their bond.

DO IT RIGHT! campaign

DO IT RIGHT! campaign

DO IT RIGHT! campaign

More than 70 percent of Filipinos support family planning and initiatives, such as the Responsible Parenthood and RH Law. 

"This is wide open. We invite anyone who feels this topic is important -- companies, famous Filipinos, anyone to come on board. The campaign is designed to gather strength over time." ~Hyam Asher Bolande, Chairman of the Board of DKT Philippines

DKT Philippines Chairman of the Board, Hyam Asher Bolande, explaining the 'Do It Right!' hand sign

Following the example of the #MeToo anti-sexual harassment movement that grew in North America as more and more women spoke up, the Do It Right!.

"It's high time for society to finally put aside fears and embarrassment about this topic and declare openly as the majority of Filipinos, together with RH is OK, that it's responsible. When youth and women are empowered, there will be no teen pregnancies, no early marriages, no unwanted pregnancies or abortions. When women are well informed, the fight against poverty is already halfway won." ~Nandy Senoc, FPOP Executive Director

Economists and public-health experts have long lamented the need for improved RH education and access to modern contraception in the Philippines, especially for the country's poorest. Religious-based organizations have protested the RH Law in recent years, but the law prevailed against court challenges and is fully in force today.

Benjamin de Leon, President - The Forum for Family Planning and Development

The campaign includes a social-media blitz, festival events, as well as advertising in traditional media like billboards, print, and radio. 

The coalition has set up a Facebook Page www.facebook.com/DoItRightPH/ to serve as the focal point for the evolving campaign, as well as the hashtag #DoItRight.

Pagdating sa Reproductive Health, let's #DoItRight ❤️, like-minded organizations, agencies, and corporations agree to #DoItRight.

Klook marks second birthday in PH with a new home

“We’re glad to know that Klook has been warmly received by many Filipinos traveling both locally and to other destinations around the world. With the travel market growing quickly, Klook will definitely expand its presence and offerings in the Philippines as we evolve together with traveler’s needs and continue to provide value-laden, one-of-a-kind deals that people will enjoy.” ~Michelle Cruz, Market Lead of Klook Philippines

Klook Finds its Home in Manila (Office Warming Party) at the 25th Floor, The Curve, 32nd St. BGC. With Klook having their own office now means there's a lot of surprises that will come in the coming days which travelers are very much excited such as more affordable fares, lesser visa restrictions, and the game-changing offerings of Klook, a world-leading travel activities and services booking platform that has revolutionized travel.

As it marks its second birthday in the Philippines, Klook has lined up amazing plans to outdo itself and bring even better travel deals and experiences to those eagerly planning their next trip.

Klook finds its new home in Manila
Embodying its commitment to serve the Philippine market, Klook has invested in a new home in Metro Manila. Located at The Curve at Bonifacio Global City, the chic office takes design cues from local Filipino heritage, with wooden rattan accents, vibrant wall murals, and hints of local culture in its 500 sqm space. The beautifully-designed interior and overall construction created by Fadz Construction Inc. provided Klook employees with an ideal work environment that would allow their rapidly growing team of young professionals to function optimally and create more exciting offerings for Filipino travelers.

Be part of their young and growing team
Anticipating increased demand from travelers, Klook is aggressively hiring highly motivated and agile professionals who can help the company grow its user and merchant base in the Philippines. As more Filipinos discover the joys of traveling, Klook looks forward to offering more deals that would make their vacations hassle-free, affordable, and memorable.

Indulge in out of this world deals, promos, and activities
Among the things to look forward to is the upcoming Klook Travel Fest 2019 on September 7 - 8, 2019 at the World Trade Center. The first and only mobile-led travel festival in the country is now on its third run. Even bigger and better, Klook Travel Fest 2019 promises out-of-this-world deals, merging travel and entertainment that will surely make your booking experience a fun moment to remember!

Travelers can look forward to huge discounts on popular attractions like Hong Kong Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan while learning insider tips from travel icons and rocking out to live music during the 2-day travel fest —all free of charge. For even more excitement, there will be giveaways galore, such as free flights, luggage sets, cars, travel accessories, and the like. Klook will also offer fabulous birthday deals, such as buy two, take one deals, and a VVIP Monsta X concert with tickets priced at Php 12,500.

The Klook Travel Fest goes to Cebu
To ensure that no one gets left out, Klook is also taking its Travel Fest to Cebu on September 7-8, with two simultaneous events to meet the needs of travelers in the Visayan provinces. Travelers no longer have to travel to Metro Manila to get the same exciting deals that people rave about.

Whether it’s to discover the temples of Japan, the night markets of Taipei, the amusement parks in Singapore and Hong Kong, or just about anywhere else that travelers’ desires take them, Klook has allowed tourists to go on hassle-free vacations with its packages that cover just about everything that travelers need – be it airport transfers, tours, WiFi services, and everything else that matters.

To join the biggest, and most out of this world Klook Travel Fest 2019, sign up at https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/24283-travel-fest-2019-manila/. For more details, you may also check out Klook’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/klookph/. 

Founded in 2014, Klook is a world-leading travel activities and services booking platform. Klook provides travelers with a seamless way to discover and book popular attractions, tours, local transportation, best foods, and unique experiences around the world on its website and award-winning app (consecutive Best of Year awarded by Google Play and Apple App Store). With Klook’s innovative technologies, travelers can book on-the-go and redeem the services by using QR code enabled e-vouchers. Each day, Klook empowers countless travelers to indulge in their wanderlust and spontaneity through over 100,000 offerings in more than 300 destinations.

With a team of more than 1,000 across over 20 offices worldwide, Klook's services are available in 9 languages, supporting 41 currencies. It has raised over US$520 million investment from world-renowned investors including Sequoia Capital, Softbank Vision Fund, Matrix Partners, Goldman Sachs, and TCV. Get inspired by Klook at www.klook.com, the company blog or @Klook.   

CIMB Bank Announces 500,000th Customer and Expands strategic partnership with GCash

“CIMB Bank PH is surely the fastest growing bank in ASEAN, a wonderful achievement, and a strong testament of things that can be achieved in the regime of digital-only banks. We are motivated by this and will continue to innovate for our customers. Well done to the teams. The partnership with GCash was central to us achieving this milestone. It is a live case study of bank-tech partnerships, a combination of banking expertise and technology platform plays, and the opportunities it allows both parties to access. I look forward to developing more propositions with GCash to further establish our mobile banking presence in the Philippines.” ~Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Aziz, Group CEO, CIMB Group

Malaysian all-digital, mobile-first bank CIMB Bank PH, was launched in early 2019 with a goal of bringing a unique and differentiated banking proposition to Filipinos announced that it has garnered 500,000 customers, approximately six months after opening its doors for business in the Philippines and partner Philippine fintech leader Mynt is excited to announce a landmark achievement in its aim toward digital financial inclusion for Filipinos. The milestone was reached anchored on a strong proposition of co-creation and partnership between CIMB Bank and GCash. 

HALF-MILLION DIGITAL SAVERS. ASEAN universal bank CIMB celebrates the milestone achievement of 500,000 users of the GSave mobile savings account on its partner platform GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines. Photo shows (from left): GSave’s 500,000th user Seigfred Barcelona, CIMB Bank Philippines chief executive officer Vijay Manoharan, Mynt president and chief executive officer Anthony Thomas, CIMB Group CEO Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, CIMB Group Ventures & Partnerships chief executive officer Effendy Shahul Hamid, and GCash head of savings Kim Aimei Seng.

Anchored on a DNA of strong strategic partnerships and solving customer pain points digitally, CIMB Bank PH had forged a partnership with GCash, to allow GCash’s customers direct, paperless and seamless access to savings account services, a product termed GSave. GCash is an epayments platform owned by Mynt, the revolutionary fintech startup of Globe Telecom, Ayala Corporation and Ant Financial, an affiliate of Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group.

In line with this, CIMB Bank PH and GCash also announced that the GSave bank account will be exclusively offered only on the GCash platform. The companies also said they will be working together to make added suites of financial services products available to GCash customers in the future. These services will be announced in due course. 

Anthony Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer of GCash

“The acquisition of 500,000 users is a clear testament that the partnership between GCash and CIMB Bank through GSave is a success. We welcome this achievement and the deepening of our collaboration with CIMB Bank, and assure our users that we will continue to provide more innovative services to address the banking and financial needs of Filipinos who aspire for financially better lives for their families.” ~Anthony Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer of GCash

Anthony Thomas, affirmed its shared mission with CIMB Bank to increase the accessibility of financial products and services for all Filipinos.

The 500,000 GSave users are now enjoying the benefits of CIMB’s savings account, which is available as the Save Money feature on the GCash app. GSave offers an interest rate of 3 percent per annum, which is more than ten times higher than those interest rates offered by most Philippine banks. 

Additionally, GSave does not require an initial deposit or maintaining balance, nor does it impose service charges for transactions—greatly reducing the barriers for ordinary Filipinos to open and maintain a savings account.

For more information, please visit https://www.globe.com.ph/gcash. To learn more, visit us at www.cimbbank.com.ph or Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Instagram @CIMBBankPH. Download OCTO by CIMB Bank in App & Play stores today. 

About CIMB Bank Philippines

CIMB Bank, ASEAN’s Top 5 largest bank present in over 16 global markets, has extended its reach in 2018 by providing Filipinos a whole new banking experience. CIMB Bank Philippines Inc. is an all-digital mobile bank headquartered in Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

CIMB Bank Philippines offers 24/7 safe and secure banking with their seamless account opening in 10 minutes, the best in market rates, no initial deposit or maintaining balance requirements, convenient deposit and withdrawal locations, and zero transaction fees, all done through OCTO by CIMB Bank mobile app.

CIMB: The Way Banking Should Be.

About CIMB Group

CIMB Group is one of ASEAN’s leading universal banking groups and is Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets. It offers consumer banking, commercial banking, investment banking, Islamic banking and asset management products and services. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the Group is present in all 10 ASEAN nations (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Philippines). Beyond ASEAN, the Group has market presence in China, Hong Kong, India, Sri Lanka, Korea, the US and UK.

CIMB Group has the most extensive retail branch network in ASEAN of around 740 branches as at 30 June 2019. CIMB Group’s investment banking arm is also one of the largest Asia Pacific-based investment banks, offering amongst the most comprehensive research coverage around 600 stocks in the region.

CIMB Group operates its business through three main brand entities, CIMB Bank, CIMB Investment Bank and CIMB Islamic. CIMB Group is also the 92.5% shareholder of Bank CIMB Niaga in Indonesia, and 94.8% shareholder of CIMB Thai in Thailand.

CIMB Group is listed on Bursa Malaysia via CIMB Group Holdings Berhad. It had a market capitalisation of approximately RM52.3 billion as at 30 June 2019. The Group has over 36,000 employees located in 16 countries.

About Mynt

Mynt is a partnership between Globe Telecom, the Ayala Corporation, and Ant Financial, that provides innovative and first-in-world fintech solutions to consumers, merchants, and organizations. Its vision is to enable financial access for consumers and merchants by disrupting traditional channels through digital financial technology services. It operates two fintech companies: GCash, a micropayment service that transforms the mobile phone into a virtual wallet for secure, fast, and convenient money transfer, and Fuse, a tech-based lending company that enables Filipinos to get microloans to business loans without the traditional requirements set by banks and other lending institutions. For more information, visit mynt.xyz.

About GCash

GCash is an internationally-acclaimed micropayment service that transforms the mobile phone into a virtual wallet for secure, fast, and convenient money transfer. GCash can be used to buy prepaid load, pay bills, send money, make donations, shop online, and even purchase goods without the need to bring any cash. 

Real Estate Expo Manila 2019: Strengthening the Foundation through Innovation in the Real Estate Industry!

Following the success of Real Estate Expo Manila 2018, this year reaches its 3rd year and remains the only conference-expo to deliver unparalleled service to the professionals, investors, and practitioners in the Philippines!

At SMX CONVENTION CENTER MANILA on:

• September 6 & 7, 2019 (Conference)
• September 6, 7 & 8, 2019 (Expo)

This year’s REEM2019 will feature EcoFriendly Property Showcases, Property Development People’s Choice Awards, Philippines & Asia Pacific Real Estate Market Updates, and Construction & Interior Showcases.

Real Estate Expo Manila 2019 is one of the most influential platforms that would deliver unparalleled success and expand business network opportunities with brokers, practitioners, investors, realtors, developers, and potential clients from around the globe to help showcase their latest infrastructures and developments and help impart their knowledge to advance the Real Estate Industry.

This will bring together local and international speakers namely:

Carl Dy

President, Spectrum Investments

Mr. Kevin Edward Culla
Marketing Associate, UCPB GEN

Lorie Mae Pamintuan
Marketing Manager, Abenson

Jayson
Founder & Managing Director, Prime Philippines 

Frank Wang
CEO, GEMAR

Dr. Mary Gaw So
President, Real Estate Hub (REHub)

Kristine Laxamana
Managing Director, Prevail

This event gradually change the way we plan, maintain, build, and make use of our social and economic infrastructure to choose the right property through a variety of selection from different real estate companies while it also consolidates industry players such as property developers, Real Estate brokers, brokerage firms, business professionals, company executives, Real Estate associations to come together, interact, and share their view in promoting and strengthening the real estate sector locally and globally. 

For more information about the event, check out the official website at www.realestateexpomanila.com. For Exhibitors/Sponsorship/General inquiries, call at (+632) 579
7185, (+632) 372 4014, (+632) 921 2473; (+632) 370 1438

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/realestateexpomanila/
Online Registration: https://realestateexpomanila.com/registration/

About Ad Asia Conventions & Exhibitions International Corp.:
AD ASIA CONVENTIONS & EXHIBITIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP. (AD ASIA EVENTS) advocates in championing and promoting the best local and international businesses in one powerful platform such as trade shows, conferences or large convention groups.

CHAMPION Supra Power with Ms. Judy Ann Santos - Agoncillo!

“puting walang bakas”

After more than four decades of providing quality detergents to Filipino moms, Champion ups its game this 2019 with its most powerful whitening formula to date in the form of the new Champion Supra Power, offering superior cleaning with its promise of absolute clean or “puting walang bakas”.

Aside from announcing the release of the new Champion Supra Power range, most of the afternoon was spent paying tribute to Supra Nanays – the moms who, despite whatever limitations abound, still manage to care for and provide for their families through their tireless work, sacrifices, and love, day-in and day-out.

The program hosted by Cerah Hernandez-Co started off with an interview of Champion’s very own endorser and Supra Nanay, Ms. Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, where she shared her thoughts on Champion Detergent being the only brand for her that’s able to provide her with the high level of cleaning that she and many other Filipino moms need. She also excitedly talked about new Champion Supra Power and her upcoming TV campaign, before providing media guests and partners an exclusive look at her much-awaited TV Commercial. This was also followed with a surprise mini-digital-film featuring stories of three Supra Nanays that touched and warmed the hearts of the audience members watching. 

Ms. Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo co-hosting with Cerah, as they interviewed three celebrity teens namely Ylona Garcia, Heaven Peralejo and Grae Fernandez to talk about their Supra Nanays. Their stories, serving as examples of the types of content Champion hopes to gather for the next phase of their campaign -- #SupraPowerNiNanay – where they’ll be asking consumers to submit stories of their Supra Nanays. Chosen stories could then be eventually featured in a mini-docu digital film featuring those real Supra Nanays.

With Champion’s new and improved formulation, new packaging for the entire Supra Power range, a new TV campaign with no other than Ms. Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo, and the #SupraPowerNiNanay campaign to gather stories of real Supra Nanays, Champion has quite a lot in store for its consumers for the rest of 2019. 

Champion Supra Power available in four fragrance variants – Original Supra Clean, Citrus Fresh, Sunny Fresh, and With Fabric Conditioner – now available in stores, ready to deliver the high level of cleaning for “puting walang bakas” for Supra Nanays nationwide.

Ang bawat nanay mayroong SUPRA POWER. 

Ang pagkayod.

Ang Pagsakripisyo.

Ang pagpapasaya.

Ang pag-aaruga.

PHP 22.00 for 1/4 Kilo Original Lechon #DABEST NEWS from Rico's Lechon

May #DABEST NEWS ang Rico's Lechon gusto mo to..... gusto ko rin to! ^_^

In celebration with their 22nd anniversary, Rico's Lechon is offering 1/4 kilo original Lechon for PHP 22.00 ONLY for the first 50 DINE-IN customers across ALL RICO'S LECHON BRANCHES!!

Manila Branches

• Rico’s Lechon – BGC

The Fort Entertainment Complex, 5th Ave cor 28th St, Bonifacio Global City Taguig 1634

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Rico’s Lechon – Glorietta

Top of the Glo, Glorietta 1, Ayala Ave Makati 1226

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Rico’s Lechon – Tiendesitas

Level 1 Food Village, Bldg B, Tiendesitas, Ortigas East, Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Rico’s Lechon – U.P Town Center

U.P. Town Center, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• Rico’s Lechon – MOA branch

Level 1 South Wing (facing the bay next to Ace hardware), SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

• Rico’s Lechon – Cebu Corporate Office & Lechon Fulfillment Center

Unit F-1 Jamestown Mantawi Drive North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City

Cebu Branches

• Rico’s Lechon – Mactan Promenade

Unit 3 & 4 Mactan Promenade, Airport Road, Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City

6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Take-Out) | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Dine-In)

• Rico’s Lechon – Mandaue

Mantawe Ave, Mandaue City, Cebu

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Dine In)

Promo is only available on August 8, 2019, for the first 50 dine-in customers for LUNCH (10am-12nn) and 50 dine-in customers for DINNER (6pm-8pm). (maximum of 1 serving per table per visit only)

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Inauguration of BPI’s Flagship Branch in Shangri-la Plaza Mall

“This new flagship branch, like similar ones in Metro Manila, represents how technology and brick and mortar can be combined to enhance the customer experience.  Today’s Filipino customer wants and deserves more, and a modern branch like this one is one way that we can respond.” ~Cezar P. Consing, President and CEO

Inaugural Opening and Showcase of Flagship Branch of The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI Shangri-La Shaw and preferred center in Mandaluyong City, as it marks 168 years of building a better Philippines. Formally opened its biggest flagship branch in Norther Metro Manila to date.

The new flagship branch follows the design of BPI’s other flagship branches in Ayala Insular and Makati Stock Exchange. BPI Shangri-la Shaw showcases the most modern and innovative designs that will complement the Bank’s aim to provide trusted financial advice, and seamless and convenient client experience.

“The two-floor multi-purpose events venue located in the branch’s Preferred Center is what makes BPI Shangri-la Shaw unique compared to the other flagship branches. Digitalization is about enhancing the client experience. This requires that we make the experience of our clients seamless as they move from physical branches to our digital channels, such as the mobile app and website. Our digital transformation journey allows for an omni-channel experience, with clients being able to start a transaction in one channel, and complete it in another.” ~Rally Jereza, Division Head for Northern Metro Manila Branches

Shangri-la Plaza is a prime spot located in the heart of Mandaluyong and Ortigas, which is why it was chosen as the location of Northern Metro Manila’s first and biggest flagship branch. Mandaluyong and Ortigas are two of the biggest central business districts in the country. The St. Francis Shaw branch was relocated and named BPI Shangri-la Shaw when the site of the old branch was sold to Shangri-la.

• Enhanced customer experience 

BPI Shangri-la Shaw houses the first multi-purpose Preferred Center, a venue for client engagement activities with facilities that enhance the experience and deliver convenience and value to clients.

With this latest branch feature, BPI reinforces its commitment to enhancing overall customer experience, both online and offline by providing easy access to relevant financial solutions for every Filipino. 

One of BPI's latest innovation is their BPI QR code using your mobile you can do different transactions without going to the branch near you and just simply and conveniently with the use of your mobile.

The best thing about using the QR code is it's safer and it's FREE.

As for the overall branch design, the Bank drew inspiration from the map of the Philippines. The irregularly shaped ottoman seats at the center of the room represent the Philippine archipelago. The swirling lights in the ceiling evoke images of the Philippine climate and the ever-changing winds that sweep over the country.

BPI hopes to build a better Philippines by providing easy and convenient access to relevant financial and enhance the overall customer experience in both online and offline channels.

The branch is the first in Metro Manila to stay open seven days a week, from Mondays to Sundays.

For more information visit BPI's website at www.bpi.com.ph.





ABOUT BPI
The 168-year-old Bank of the Philippine Islands is the first bank in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. We are a universal bank with an expanded banking license. We provide diverse financial services that include deposits, cash management, asset management, securities brokerage, foreign exchange and capital markets investments, bancassurance, corporate lending, leasing, and investment banking. BPI has significant financial strength, with strong Tier 1 capital adequacy ratios and profitability, underpinned by a strong risk management regime. BPI is rated investment-grade by international credit ratings agencies. E-mail: Media:rmgdangin@bpi.com.phInvestors: Investorrelations@bpi.com.ph Bank of the Philippine Islands l Ayala North Exchange Tower 1, Ayala Avenue corner Salcedo St., Legaspi Village,Makati City1229PHl+632 246 6364l