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BSP Gov. Eli M. Remolona Jr.: Monetary policy goes international

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ / Photography by DIX PEREZ After decades of making his mark in some of the world’s most prestigious financial institutions, this Filipino economist, banker and academic has finally made his way back home, where he now spares no effort in building safe and efficient…

NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan: From plan to action

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ / Photography by DIX PEREZ As the country’s premier socioeconomic planning body, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is responsible for ensuring that national growth results in palpable change in the lives of the everyday Filipino. At its helm is Secretary Arsenio Balisacan,…

Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno on ‘growth that serves a bigger purpose’

By ALEX Y. VERGARA / Photography by DIX PEREZ A seasoned economist, academic and public servant, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has so far served four presidents. Whether in the Department of Budget and Management, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or the Department of Finance, he has served the country with brilliance,…

UnionDigital’s Henry Aguda redefines digital banking

By KENN ANTHONY MENDOZA As one of the top digital banks regulated by the Bangko ng Sentral ng Pilpinas, UnionDigital is on a mission to boost financial literacy among Filipinos — guiding them on how to budget, save and even grow their earnings. UnionDigital president and CEO Henry Aguda Helmed…

Kiefer Ravena: No better time than now

By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Whether in basketball or in everyday life, Kiefer Ravena always keeps his eyes on the ball. Shaped by constant training, unwavering discipline and calculated foresight, he fires his winning shot and secures the prize — not tomorrow, not a second later, but now. Kiefer…

Easy Does it!

The AUB Easy MasterCard gives cardholders the freedom to choose how much to pay, how often to pay - and even when to pay. Asia United Bank (AUB), one of the country's fastest growing universal banks, launched its first credit card - the AUB Easy MasterCard. An industry first. the…