BDO Unibank is making another major move in the sustainable finance space with the launch of its fourth peso-denominated fixed-rate sustainability bond, targeting a minimum issue size of P5 billion.
This new offering continues BDO’s momentum in the local sustainable finance market, following successful issuances of P55.7 billion in July 2024, P63.3 billion in January 2024, and P52.7 billion in January 2022. The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed that the issuance complies with the ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards, reinforcing BDO’s commitment to responsible and transparent financing practices.
The bonds will carry a term of one and a half years and offer an annual interest rate of 5.875 percent. Investors can participate with a minimum investment of P500,000, and subsequent placements can be made in multiples of P100,000. The public offer period will run from July 9 to 22, with issuance, settlement, and listing on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. scheduled for July 29, 2025.
Proceeds from the issuance will be used to finance or refinance projects aligned with BDO’s Sustainable Finance Framework. These include initiatives in renewable energy, green buildings, and other environmentally and socially beneficial undertakings. The funds will also support the bank’s lending portfolio and diversify its sources of funding.
This latest issuance reinforces BDO’s leading position in the Philippine sustainable bond market and signals its long-term commitment to supporting inclusive and environmentally responsible growth across the country.