HSBC PHILIPPINES MARKS JOURNEY TO 150 YEARS WITH POWERFUL MILESTONES

"We remain committed to investing in the Philippines as we journey to 150 years of building a legacy... connecting individuals, businesses, and stakeholders to global opportunities for growth." -HSBC Philippines President and CEO

- By CECILE J. BALTASAR

For almost 150 years now, HSBC Philippines has been a steady presence in the country. Today, one of the Philippines' leading international financial institutions runs its full-service bank catering to businesses and individuals with presence in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao. HSBC Philippines effectively demonstrates its dedication to helping the country move toward economic prosperity.

"We remain committed to investing in the Philippines as we journey to 150 years of building a legacy since 1875—from contributing to the financing of Manila-Dagupan railway, the country's first ever railway system in 1883, to continuing to connect our customers to global opportunities across sectors," says HSBC Philippines President and CEO Sandeep Uppal.

ASEAN's rising star

Uppal sees the Philippines' potential as an ASEAN investment hub, growing into becoming the region's rising star. HSBC's role is clear: to enable foreign direct investments (FDIs) and other nation-building activities to help the country reach an economic powerhouse status.

"A key driver of exceptional economic growth is a strong collaboration between the private sector and government. As a global bank with deep local expertise, we've always been committed to acting as a bridge to unlock opportunities for development," he says. "We're optimistic about what we can do to collectively propel the Philippines from [being] ASEAN's Rising Star to [becoming] Asia's Superstar."