BDO Unibank Launches Fifth Peso-Denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond
BDO Unibank, Inc. has announced the public offering of its Peso-denominated Fixed-Rate Sustainability Bonds, with a minimum aggregate issue size of ₱5 billion. The latest offering marks the Bank’s fifth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bond issuance, building on a cumulative ₱286.7 billion raised through four sustainability bond offerings since January 2022.
Proceeds from the issuance will be used to support BDO’s lending activities and further diversify its funding sources. In line with the Bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework, the funds will be allocated to finance or refinance eligible green and social assets, reinforcing BDO’s commitment to responsible banking and sustainable development.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed that the proposed issuance complies with the ASEAN Sustainability Bond Standards and the relevant SEC ASEAN Sustainability Bond Circular. The bonds will have a tenor of three years and will carry a fixed coupon rate of 5.7125% per annum. The minimum investment amount is set at ₱500,000, with additional investments accepted in increments of ₱100,000.
The offer period is scheduled from January 7 to January 19, 2026, with issuance, settlement, and listing set for January 26, 2026. BDO noted that it retains the right to amend the terms and timing of the offering as may be necessary.
Standard Chartered Bank serves as the sole arranger for the transaction, with BDO Unibank and Standard Chartered Bank acting as selling agents. BDO Capital & Investment Corporation is the financial advisor to the issuance.
The bonds are securities exempt from registration under Section 9.1(e) of the Securities Regulation Code and will not be registered under the said law.
