Press Release
May 21, 2025

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its investment banking arm, BPI Capital Corporation (BPI Capital), was recently named Top Corporate Issue Manager/Arranger at the 2025 Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards in recognition of its leadership in corporate bond issuances for 2024, highlighted by landmark transactions such as Maynilad’s maiden Blue Bond offer and Ayala Land’s dual-tranche Sustainability-Linked Bonds, among others. 

In photo: (L-R) Ramon Monzon, PDS Group President and CEO; April Ria Ng Uy, BPI Capital Vice President and Head of Distribution; Francis Jardeleza, BPI Capital COO and Treasurer; and Antonino Nakpil, PDEx President and CEO.

BPI Capital also received the prestigious Cesar E.A. Virata Award – Best Securities House (Investment House Category), the highest distinction presented to the most outstanding investment house in the country for excellence in fixed-income securities trading, distribution, settlement, and market-making. The awards received by BPI Capital reaffirm its continuing leadership and innovation in the domestic financial landscape.

“We are grateful to the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. for these awards, which highlight our role as a trusted financial partner to leading businesses in the country,” said Lester Ong, BPI Capital President.

“These recognitions inspire us to continue driving impactful capital market solutions that support our clients' long-term growth and contribute to the development of the Philippine financial system,” Ong added.

In 2024, BPI Capital maintained its top rank among all investment banks in the Bloomberg Corporate Bonds League Table for Philippine Peso bond issuances, with Php19.2 billion of transactions or 12.38% market share for year. Aside from corporate issuances, BPI Capital has consistently supported the Philippine government through PHP and USD issuances.

Through its continued pursuit of excellence, BPI Capital remains steadfast in its mission to empower Filipino businesses, support inclusive economic growth, and strengthen the country’s financial markets.


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