BPI Bags 8 Awards from the 13th APAC Stevie Awards & 61st Anvil Awards

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has received a total of eight awards from the 13th APAC Stevie Awards and the 61st Anvil Awards.

The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards is one of the most premier business awards in the region, and is regarded globally as a benchmark of excellence in organizational performance and creativity.

BPI's five Stevie wins highlights the bank's continued leadership in purposeful communication across video storytelling, public affairs, marketing, events and B2B services. The awards include:

Gold Stevie for 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-serve - a social media vide 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 to everyday Filipino routines. 

Bronze Stevie - Innovation in Business-to-Business Services

BPI Salary On-Demand - a service exclusive to BPI payroll customer 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 APAC Stevie Awards affirms 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.

Aside from the Stevie, BPI also received three Silver Anvil Awards at the 61st Anvil Awards last January 28, 2026 held at Solaire Resort North in Quezon City.

BPI's 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 in 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."