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BDO Unibank, Inc. Successfully Lists PHP 100 billion of ASEAN Sustainability Bonds

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January 28, 2026

26 January 2026, Makati, Philippines – Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) welcomes BDO Unibank, Inc. back to the capital market for their 5th ASEAN sustainability bond issuance of PHP 100 billion.

Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) President, Stephanie Marie Zulueta in her remarks applauded BDO on another massive ESG-related bond issuance as the bank continues to set the gold standard for scale – “This volume proves the unprecedented domestic appetite for sustainable investments, and to see BDO with such a significant issuance speaks to the profound cycle of mutual trust between the bank and its loyal investors.”

Zulueta also commends BDO for its constant commitment to sustainability-driven financial initiatives – “BDO continues to back green mobility through sustainability financing. Whether it is financing eco-friendly transport systems or supporting renewable energy infrastructure, BDO transforms today’s investments into the foundation of a sustainable future.”

BDO Unibank, Inc.’s, Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Arnold Bengco expressed his gratitude on the successful bond issuance – “We are grateful for the strong response to BDO’s 3-year ASEAN Sustainability Bond, which reached PHP 100 billion. This being our 5th issuance again affirms our investors’ trust and confidence in the bank and in our sustainability agenda. We value their continued support and remain committed to advancing our sustainability initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on serving our clients and stakeholders”

Bengco also thanked the different working groups behind their latest bond offer – “I would like to personally thank the teams involved from all firms, most of them are represented here, this is quite exceptional, and what I would note is three things that took off from this issuance – it was swift, it was professional, and as what the result showed it has been outstanding.”

This second admission for 2026 brings the year-to-date total of new listings and enrollments to PHP 101.1 billion and the total level of tradable corporate debt instruments to PHP 1.3 trillion issued by 42 companies, comprised of 165 securities.