The Energy Regulatory Commission has granted approval for Meralco to procure 100 MW of power from AboitizPower, which could stabilize supply and potentially enhance shareholder returns for both companies. This agreement is part of Meralco's strategy to secure reliable energy sources.

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Investors are looking for potential bargains ahead of the BSP's upcoming policy meeting, with expectations of rate cuts that could boost market sentiment. This environment may create favorable conditions for dividend-paying stocks.

Investors eye BSP meeting for rate cut cues, potential stock bargains

Analysts predict that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas may implement another 25-basis point rate cut due to low inflation and subdued economic growth. Such a move could stimulate investment and positively impact dividend-paying stocks.

BSP likely to cut rates again amid low inflation, slow GDP growth – Analysts

Manila Electric Company (MER) is a private distribution utility organized on May 7, 1919 which holds a congressional franchise under Republic Act (RA) No. 9209 effective June 28, 2003. RA 9209 granted MER a 25-year franchise valid through June 28, 2028 to construct, operate, and maintain the electric distribution system in the cities and municipalities of Bulacan, Cavite, Metro Manila, and Rizal and certain cities, municipalities, and barangays in the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, Pampanga, and Quezon.The principal business of MER is the distribution and sale of electric energy through its distribution network facilities in its franchise area. The Company's market is categorized into four classes namely, residential, commercial, industrial, and streetlights. MER sources the electricity it distributes from at least 10 different power suppliers including the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines. MER has a unit for its participation in retail electricity supply (RES) with a trade name, "MPower". The Energy Regulatory Commission granted the following companies distinct RES licenses to operate as affiliate retail electricity suppliers in Luzon and Visayas, namely, Vantage Energy Solutions and Management, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MER; Solvre, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of MERALCO PowerGen Corporation; and MeridianX Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comstech Integration Alliance, Inc.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

A major Philippine electric distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Manila Electric Company

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (MBT) was incorporated on April 6, 1962 by a group of Filipino businessmen principally to provide financial services to the Filipino-Chinese community. MBT eventually diversified its business to provide a range of banking and collateral services to all sectors of the Philippine economy. MBT opened its first office in Binondo, Manila on September 5, 1962. On August 21, 1981, MBT was granted a universal banking license by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. MBT's principal business activities involve deposit-taking and lending, trade finance, remittance, treasury, investment banking and thrift banking. The Company is a participant in the foreign exchange market, and is accredited by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a government securities eligible dealer/broker. MBT's significant subsidiaries include First Metro Investment Corporation; Philippine Savings Bank; Metrobank Card Corporation; and ORIX METRO Leasing and Finance Corporation. As of December 31, 2019, MBT has 707 branches. The Company also has 1,788 automated teller machines and 178 cash accept machines.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

A leading Philippine universal bank offering diverse financial services and extensive branch network.

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company

San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc. (FB), formerly San Miguel Pure Foods Company, Inc., was incorporated on October 31, 1956 to primarily engage in the business of manufacturing and marketing of processed meat products. FB, through its subsidiaries, later on diversified into poultry and livestock operations, feeds and flour milling, dairy and coffee operations, franchising and young animal ration manufacturing and distribution. FB offers food products and services to household, institutional and food service customers in the Philippines. Among the brands in its portfolio include "Magnolia" for chicken, ice cream and dairy products; "Monterey" for fresh and marinated meats; "Purefoods" for refrigerated processed meats and canned meats; "Star" and "Dari Crème" for margarine; "San Mig Coffee" for coffee; "La Pacita" for biscuit and flour-based snacks; and "B-Meg" for animal feeds. In 2018, FB amended its primary purpose and changed its corporate name to the present one to reflect its expansion into the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage business. In the same year, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the increase in authorized capital stock of FB, by virtue of which FB issued new common shares to its intermediate parent San Miguel Corporation (SMC) in exchange for SMC's common shares in San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) and Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), completing the consolidation of the food and beverage businesses of SMC under FB.As a result, FB is now operating in three business segments: beer and non-alcoholic beverages, spirits and food. FB's major operating subsidiaries include San Miguel Foods, Inc., San Miguel Mills, Inc., The Purefoods-Hormel Company, Inc., Magnolia, Inc., San Miguel Super Coffeemix Co., Inc., SMB and GSMI.SMB and GSMI are primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of beer and liquor products, respectively, which they market under several brands, including their respective flagship brands "San Miguel Pale Pilsen" and "Ginebra San Miguel".Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Manufactures and markets food products, beer, and spirits in the Philippines under multiple brands.

San Miguel Food and Beverage, Inc.

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP) was incorporated on February 13, 1998 as a holding company for the Aboitiz Group's investments in power generation and distribution as well as retail electricity and other related services. Ownership in the Company was opened to the public through an initial public offering of its common shares in July 2007.Since its incorporation, AP accumulated interests in both renewable and non-renewable generation plants. The Company holds all its investments in renewable energy through Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI) and non-renewable energy through Therma Power, Inc. (TPI). Both ARI and TPI are wholly-owned subsidiaries of AP. The Company has ownership interests in nine distribution utilities, which collectively supply electricity to franchise areas covering a total of 18 cities and municipalities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Aboitiz Power focuses on renewable and non-renewable energy, with extensive distribution assets.

Aboitiz Power Corporation

PLDT Inc. (TEL), formerly Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, was incorporated on November 28, 1928 following the merger of four telephone companies under US ownership. In 1967, effective control of TEL was sold by General Telephone and Electronics Corporation to a group of Filipino businessmen. Over the period 1998 to 2011, Philippine Telecommunications Investment Corporation, Metro Pacific Resources Inc.  (both of which are Philippine affiliates of First Pacific Company), NTT DOCOMO, INC., NTT Communications Corporation, and JG Summit Group acquired significant ownership of the common shares of TEL.  On July 29, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the change in corporate name to the present one. TEL is an integrated telecommunications service provider in the Philippines with its business activities categorized into three units: wireless, fixed line, and others. The Company operates the Philippines' most extensive fiber optic backbone and fixed line, and cellular network. The Company's wireless services are marketed under the "Smart", "TNT", and "Sun Cellular" brands, while its fixed line services are marketed under "PLDT HOME" and "PLDT ENTERPRISE."Under its subsidiary, ePLDT, Inc., TEL operates 10 data centers nationwide, under the "VITRO" brand.One of its direct subsidiaries, Voyager Innovations, Inc., operates digital platforms, one of which enables mobile payments under the "PAYMAYA" brand.TEL's subsidiaries include, among others, Smart Communications, Inc.; PLDT Clark Telecom, Inc.; PLDT Subic Telecom, Inc.; PLDT Global Corporation; PLDT-Philcom, Inc.; PLDT-Maratel, Inc.; Bonifacio Communications Corporation; Digital Telecommunications Corporation Phils, Inc.; PLDT Global Investments Holdings, Inc.; and PLDT Digital Investments Pte Ltd.TEL's common shares are listed and traded on the PSE, while the Company's American Depositary Shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange in the US (NYSE: PHI).Source: The Company (2020)

Leading Philippine telecom provider offering wireless, fixed line, and digital services with extensive infrastructure.

PLDT Inc.

Globe Telecom, Inc. (GLO) was originally incorporated on January 16, 1935 as Globe Wireless Limited with a franchise to operate wireless long distance message services in the Philippines. The Company eventually changed its name to the present one in 1992, and welcomed Singapore Telecom, Inc. as a new foreign partner the following year. GLO is a telecommunications company that provides digital wireless communication services nationwide under the "Globe Postpaid", "Globe Prepaid", and "TM" brands using a fully digital network. The Company also offers domestic and international long distance communication services or carrier services. On May 30, 2016, the Board of GLO approved the acquisition of 50% of Vega Telecom, Inc. (VTI) from San Miguel Corporation, with Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company acquiring the remaining 50% interest. VTI owns an equity stake in Liberty Telecom Holdings, Inc. (LIB) as well as in enfranchised companies including Bell Telecommunication Philippines, Inc.; Eastern Telecom Philippines, Inc.; Express Telecom, Inc.; and Tori Spectrum Telecom, Inc., among others.On June 21, 2016, GLO exercised its rights as holder of 50% equity interest of VTI to cause VTI to propose the conduct of a tender offer on the common shares of LIB held by minority shareholders as well as the voluntary delisting of LIB. At the completion of the tender offer and delisting of LIB, VTI’s ownership of LIB is at 99.1%.The Company's subsidiaries are composed of Innove Communications, Inc.; GTI Business Holdings, Inc.; Kickstart Ventures, Inc.; Asticom Technology, Inc.; Globe Capital Venture Holdings, Inc.; Bayan Telecommunications, Inc.; TaoDharma Inc.; GTowers Inc.; Yondu, Inc.; and Electronic Commerce Payments, Inc.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Leading Philippine telecom firm offering digital wireless services and carrier solutions nationwide.

Globe Telecom, Inc.

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) was founded in 1954 when Mr. John Gokongwei, Jr. established Universal Corn Products, Inc., a cornstarch manufacturing plant in Pasig. The Company is involved in a range of food-related businesses, including the manufacture and distribution of branded consumer foods; production of hogs and poultry; manufacture of animal feeds and veterinary products; flour milling; and sugar milling and refining. URC also ventured in the renewables business for sustainability through distillery and cogeneration divisions.URC operates its food business through operating divisions and wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries that are organized into three core business segments, namely, branded consumer foods, agro-industrial products and commodity food products. Majority of URC's branded consumer foods business is conducted in the Philippines, but the Company has expanded into other Asian markets through its subsidiaries in Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, New Zealand, and Australia.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

A diversified food company focused on branded consumer foods, agro-industrial products, and renewables.

Universal Robina Corporation

China Banking Corporation (CHIB) was incorporated on July 20, 1920 and commenced business on August 16 of the same year as the first privately-owned local commercial bank in the Philippines. CHIB was listed on the local stock exchange by 1927 and acquired its universal banking license in 1991. CHIB started by mainly catering to the Chinese-Filipino commercial sector, but has since expanded its market scope to include the retail and consumer segments. CHIB's main businesses include corporate and SME lending, retail loans including mortgage and auto loans, treasury and foreign exchange trading, trust and asset management, investment banking and advisory services, wealth management, cash management, insurance products through China Bank Insurance Brokers, Inc. and Manulife China Bank Life Assurance Corporation (Manulife China Bank), internet banking and mobile banking services and remittances through tie-ups with remittance companies and exchange houses in the Middle East, Asia and major US cities. The Company also offers foreign currency deposits of US Dollar, Euro, Yuan, and Yen to cater to clients' trade, investment and remittance requirements in this currency.The Company's subsidiaries include Chinabank Insurance Brokers, Inc.; CBC Properties and Computer Center, Inc.; China Bank Savings, Inc.; China Bank Capital Corporation; China Bank Securities Corporation; and CBC Assets One, Inc.  As of December 31, 2019, CHIB's products and services are made available across multiple distribution and delivery channels, particularly through its 631 branches and 1,002 automated teller machines nationwide. Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Privately-owned universal bank in the Philippines offering diverse financial services and extensive reach.

China Banking Corporation

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) was originally incorporated on September 11, 1989 as Cebu Pan Asian Holdings, Inc. The Company changed its corporate name to the present one on December 29, 1993 and its ownership was opened to the general public through an initial public offering of its stocks on November 16, 1994. AEV's core businesses, conducted through its subsidiaries and affiliates, are grouped into six main categories: power generation, distribution and retail electricity supply; financial services; food manufacturing; real estate; infrastructure; and portfolio investments. The Company's other investments include holdings in aviation through AEV Aviation, Inc.; underwriting of its insurable risks through Archipelago Insurance Pte. Ltd.; and portfolio investments abroad through AEV International Pte. Ltd. Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Diversified company with core businesses in power, finance, food, real estate, infrastructure, and investments.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.

LT Group, Inc. (LTG), formerly Tanduay Holdings, Inc. (THI), was incorporated on May 25, 1937 under the name The Manila Wine Merchants, Inc. to engage in the trading business. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the change in corporate name to Asian Pacific Equity Corporation on September 22, 1995 and the change of its primary purpose to that of a holding company. On November 10, 1999, the corporate name was again changed to THI. On September 28, 2012, the SEC approved the change in the corporate name to the present one.After a series of restructuring activities in 2012 and 2013, LTG expanded and diversified its investments to include the beverages; tobacco; property development; and banking businesses. The Company's subsidiaries and associates are Tanduay Distillers, Inc.; Asia Brewery, Incorporated; Fortune Tobacco Corporation; Philippine National Bank; Saturn Holdings, Inc.; Paramount Landequities, Inc.; and Eton Properties Philippines, Inc.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

A diversified holding company with investments in beverages, tobacco, property, and banking.

LT Group, Inc.

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SCC) was incorporated on February 26, 1980 to explore, develop, and mine the coal resources in Semirara Island, Caluya, Antique through a coal operating contract with the Department of Energy in 1977 (amended 1981). On August 18, 2014, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the change in SCC's corporate name to include the word "power" in line with the forward integration of the Company's business as a coal supplier or producer to power generation through its wholly-owned subsidiaries.The Company generates its revenues through the production and sale of sub-bituminous coal. Currently, SCC has existing coal supply contracts with its own power subsidiaries as well as other power plants and cement manufacturers.As of December 31, 2019, SCC has six wholly-owned subsidiaries, namely, SEM-Calaca Power Corporation; SEM-Cal Industrial Park Developers Inc.; Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation; Semirara Claystone Inc.; Semirara Energy Utilities Inc.; and Southeast Luzon Power Generation Corporation.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Leading coal producer and power generator in the Philippines with multiple subsidiaries.

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation

DMCI Holdings, Inc. (DMC) was incorporated on March 8, 1995 as a holding company to consolidate all construction business, construction component companies, and related interests of the Consunji family. The Company was listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange on December 18, 1995. In only a few years after incorporation, the Company expanded its business organization to include five major subsidiaries, namely: D.M. Consunji, Inc.; DMCI Project Developers, Inc.; Semirara Mining and Power Corporation; DMCI Power Corporation; and DMCI Mining Corporation. DMC and its subsidiaries are engaged in general construction, coal and nickel mining, power generation, real estate development, water concession and manufacturing.The Company has a 25% indirect ownership in Maynilad Water Services, Inc. through Maynilad Water Holding Company, Inc., a consortium with Metro Pacific Investments Corporation and Marubeni Philippines Corp.  Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

A diversified firm engaged in construction, mining, power generation, real estate, and water services.

DMCI Holdings, Inc.

Monde Nissin Corporation

RL Commercial REIT, Inc. (RCR) was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 16, 1988 as Robinsons Realty and Management Corporation primarily to acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise, and to own, develop, sell, mortgage, lease, and hold for investment or otherwise, real estate of all kinds. On April 15, 2021, the SEC approved the change in name to the present one as well as the change in primary purpose to that of a real estate investment trust.RCR's principal investment strategy is to invest on a long-term basis in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate assets, leased primarily for office purposes, and located in major central business districts and key cities and urban areas across the country. The Company's sponsor is Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC).On April 15, 2021, a deed of assignment was executed between RCR and RLC for the assignment, transfer, and conveyance by RLC of several properties to the Company in the form of buildings and condominium units, excluding the land wherein the buildings and the condominium units are situated, in exchange for shares. These assigned properties consist of: (i) the buildings and related immovable property in respect of Cyberscape Alpha, Cyberscape Beta, Tera Tower, Cyber Sigma, Exxa-Zeta Tower, Robinsons Cybergate Cebu, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Robinsons Place Luisita 1, Cybergate Naga and Cybergate Delta 1, and (ii) 96 condominium units in Robinsons Equitable Tower and 31 condominium units in Robinsons Summit Center.RCR's initial portfolio of 14 assets is comprised of these assigned properties as well as Robinsons Cybergate Center 2 and Robinsons Cybergate Center 3 in Mandaluyong City. The land on which nine of the assigned properties are situated is leased by the Company from the sponsor, while Cyber Sigma is subject to a lease agreement with the Bases Conversion Development Authority.Source: Prospectus (2021)

A REIT focused on long-term investments in income-producing office properties in key urban areas.

RL Commercial REIT, Inc.

Puregold Price Club, Inc. (PGOLD) was incorporated on September 8, 1998 as a company involved in the business of trading goods such as consumer products on a wholesale and retail basis. The Company opened its first store in Mandaluyong City in December 1998. PGOLD's loyalty program, "Tindahan ni Aling Puring", was launched in 2004. The Company conducts its operations through several retail formats and store brands. Hypermarkets, through "Puregold Price Club", offer a variety of food and non-food products and generally cater to both retail customers and resellers such as members of the Company's loyalty program. Supermarkets, through "Puregold Junior", operate as a neighborhood store which offers a higher proportion of food to non-food products vis-a-vis the Company's hypermarkets. Discounters, through "Puregold Extra", operate in a small store format that offers a more limited number of goods. Meanwhile, S&R Membership Shopping adopts a warehouse club concept where most of the products offered are in club packs. Majority of the merchandise are imported brand names mostly sourced from the US.Among others, PGOLD also owns Estenso Equities, Inc., which is the holding company for two companies, namely, Ayagold Retailers, Inc. and San Roque Supermarkets. PPCI Subic, Inc. is operating one Puregold branch in Subic Bay, Olongapo City. In 2018, PGOLD incorporated Purepadala, Inc. mainly to operate the remittance operation of the Company. By the end of 2019, PGOLD was operating a total of 229 hypermarkets, 102 supermarkets, 28 extras, 19 minimarts, 18 S&R warehouse clubs, and 38 S&R Quick Service Restaurants, for a total of 434 stores all over the country.Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Leading retail chain in the Philippines with diverse formats, focusing on wholesale and consumer goods.

Puregold Price Club, Inc.

Manila Water Company, Inc. (MWC) was incorporated on January 6, 1997 to provide water treatment, sewerage and sanitation, distribution services, pipeworks, and management services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. MWC was a joint venture among Ayala Corporation (AC), United Utilities Pacific Holdings, BV and Mitsubishi Corporation until it became a subsidiary of AC in 2010.MWC holds the exclusive right to provide water and used water services to the East Zone of the franchise area of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) pursuant to the concession agreement entered into between the Company and MWSS on February 21, 1997. The East Zone encompasses 23 cities and municipalities spanning a 1,400-square kilometer area that includes Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, most parts of Quezon City, portions of Manila as well as 14 towns of Rizal province.The Company has three wholly-owned subsidiaries namely, 1) Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. (MWPV), the holding company for all of MWC's domestic operating subsidiaries including those who have bulk water supply deals in Clark, Cebu, Boracay, Davao, among others; 2) Manila Water Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (MWAP), the holding company for MWC's international ventures which include Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam-based affiliates and associates; and 3) Manila Water Total Solutions Corporation, which handles after-the-meter products and services. MWC also owns 90% of Calasiao Water Company, Inc. Source: SEC Form 17-A (2019)

Provides water and wastewater services in Metro Manila's East Zone, with domestic and international ventures.

Manila Water Company, Inc.

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. (CNVRG) was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2007 primarily to construct, install, maintain and operate in the Philippine information and communications system. In 2008, the Company was granted a congressional franchise under Republic Act No. 9707 with a term of 25 years effective until August 2034. CNVRG commenced fixed broadband internet operations in June 2012.CNVRG offers fixed broadband internet services to residential and enterprise customers. The fiber broadband plans are under the brands, "FiberX", "FiberXtreme", "MicroBiz", and "Air Internet". The Company also provides private data network solutions, cloud and colocation services and other connectivity solutions to enterprises of varying sizes, industries and types. In addition, the Company offers add-on products and services such as speed boosts and pay TV.As of June 30, 2020, CNVRG's domestic network spanned over 35,000 kilometers, covering 200 cities and municipalities across Luzon (including Metro Manila) and reaching approximately 4.1 million homes. Source: Prospectus (2020)

Provider of fixed broadband, private data networks, and cloud services in the Philippines.

Payment Date Date of dividend payout	Symbol	Dividend Rate Amount paid per share	Dividend Type	Security Type	Ex Date Cut-off date for ownership	Record Date Date when shareholders are recorded
August 26 2025	PSB	0.75	Cash	COMMON	August 07 2025	August 08 2025
September 02 2025	ROCK	0.12	Cash	COMMON	August 06 2025	August 07 2025
September 02 2025	RCR	0.10	Cash	COMMON	August 22 2025	August 26 2025
September 04 2025	GLO	25.00	Cash	COMMON	August 18 2025	August 19 2025
September 04 2025	HI	0.18	Cash	COMMON	August 26 2025	August 27 2025
September 05 2025	GSMI	1.50	Cash	COMMON	August 19 2025	August 20 2025
September 05 2025	GSMI	2.50	Cash	COMMON	August 19 2025	August 20 2025
September 05 2025	GTCAP	3.00	Cash	COMMON	August 26 2025	August 27 2025
September 05 2025	FILRT	0.06	Cash	COMMON	August 19 2025	August 20 2025
September 05 2025	FB	0.50	Cash	COMMON	August 19 2025	August 20 2025

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