The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the Philippines’ first and Southeast Asia’s oldest bank, recently garnered eight distinctions from the 13th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and the 61st Anvil Awards.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards—widely recognized as one of the region’s premier business awards programs—celebrate innovation across industries. Together with The International Business Awards and other Stevie programs, the Stevies are regarded globally as a benchmark of excellence in organizational performance and creativity.
BPI’s five Stevie wins highlight the Bank’s continued leadership in purposeful communication across video storytelling, public affairs, marketing, events, and B2B services. These recognitions include:
Gold Stevie – Innovation in Public Relations Videos
BPI #ProudToBePartOfIt – now on its fifth season, the series reimagines employer branding by shifting from scripted recruitment materials to authentic, vlog-style storytelling that gives audiences a genuine look into the culture, passion, and everyday purpose that drive BPI employees.
Gold Stevie – Innovation in Public Affairs Communications
AFASA: Blazing the Trail in Consumer Protection – an initiative that combined education, advocacy, and multi-sectoral engagement to help shape national policy, culminating in the passage of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA), a landmark law that reinforces cybersecurity and strengthens safeguards for the public.
Silver Stevie – Innovation in Purpose-Driven Marketing
BPI Partner-serye – a social media video series that introduced the “Withdrawal via BPI app” capability, allowing customers to get cash at partner stores through an app-generated barcode while highlighting how partner stores help bring banking closer to everyday Filipino routines.
Bronze Stevie – Innovation in Business-to-Business Services
BPI Salary On-Demand – a service exclusive to BPI payroll customers that allows employees to access a portion of their earned salary ahead of payday, enabling employers to offer a financial wellness benefit without changing internal processes or adding administrative burden.
Bronze Stevie – Innovation in the Use of Events
BPI Cyber Protect Conference Series – launched in 2023, the initiative has grown into a multi-sectoral platform against digital fraud, bringing together leaders from government, industry, and civic organizations to elevate cybersecurity awareness and collective protection.
“These recognitions from the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards affirm BPI’s ability not only to compete but to stand out across the region,” said TG Limcaoco, BPI President and CEO. “They inspire us to continue building programs rooted in collaboration, creativity, and the trust of our customers as we move toward our 175th year.”
The awards will be formally presented on April 17, 2026, in Macau.
BPI’s Public Affairs and Communications team celebrate the Bank’s three Silver Anvil wins at the 61st Anvil Awards on January 28, 2026 at Solaire Resort North in Quezon City.
Meanwhile, BPI also received three Silver Anvil Awards at the 61st Anvil Awards held on January 28, 2026 at Solaire Resort North in Quezon City, recognizing communication initiatives that deliver real impact.
Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), the Anvil Awards are widely known as the “Oscars of Public Relations” in the country, celebrating programs and tools that meaningfully connect with audiences and help drive positive change.
BPI’s Silver Anvil Awards include:
Silver Anvil – Public Relations Tools (Multimedia)
BPI #ProudToBePartOfIt
Silver Anvil – Public Relations Programs (Best Use of Influencer Marketing)
BPI Circle: Championing Financial Wellness with KOLs – a program that partnered with content creators nationwide to make conversations on financial education, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digitalization more relatable and accessible to Filipinos.
Silver Anvil – Public Relations Programs (Government Relations)
CyberAcademy: A Public Private Partnership for Cybersecurity and Financial Protection – an initiative that brings together BPI and key government agencies to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities through specialized training and certification programs.
“These awards remind us that communication is most effective when it is anchored on service and shared responsibility,” said Maria Elena Torrijos, Head of BPI Public Affairs and Communications. “From telling the stories of our people, to working with creators, and partnering with government, our goal has always been to create initiatives that truly matter to the communities we serve.”
The recognition at the 61st Anvil Awards underscores BPI’s continued commitment to communication excellence, driven by empathy, collaboration, and a clear focus on making a positive difference for Filipinos.
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