In celebration of National Women’s Month, this episode revisits the event’s historical roots and the Philippines’ standing in global gender equality rankings. It also explores the 2025 sub-theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” which highlights the need to reach marginalized women, along with the lineup of activities led by …
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This brief serves as an introduction to professional bond markets in ASEAN+3 economies, explaining debt market terminology, outlining how regional bond markets operate, and detailing their merits for investors, issuers, and policy makers. It shows the differences between bond and equity markets, details types of debt issuance, and points out which markets among the ten …
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This publication examines women’s access to insurance in Pacific island countries, exploring how insurance can support women’s entrepreneurship and resilience and foster inclusive economic growth. The publication looks at how addressing women’s distinctive risk protection needs and leveraging their roles as financial decision-makers can unlock an underserved market. It highlights how this can enhance women’s …
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