State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) called on the public to invest in the Bureau of Treasury’s (BTr) latest Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) and actively participate in the National Government’s efforts to raise funds for priority development programs.
DBP President and CEO Michael O. de Jesus said that for a minimum ₱5,000, investors would earn six percent per annum, payable quarterly over five years—higher than typical deposits and other market investment products.
“Investing in the RTBs presents an excellent opportunity for ordinary Filipinos to grow their hard-earned savings as it is an accessible and low-risk instrument that offers steady returns, aside from directly contributing to the realization of the development agenda of the Marcos Administration,” de Jesus said.
DBP, the 10th largest bank in the country by assets, provides credit support to four priority economic sectors: infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; the environment; and social services and community development.
The RTBs are part of the National Government’s program to liberalize access to government securities for ordinary Filipinos. The latest RTB issuance is BTr’s 31st tranche and marks the first time small-denominated government securities are available on an electronic wallet such as GCash.
DBP is one of nine Joint Lead Issue Managers for RTB-31. The RTBs will be sold during the Public Offer Period running until August 15, 2025.
De Jesus emphasized that RTB-31 will support National Government funding requirements in high-impact sectors: agriculture, education, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Interested investors may inquire at any DBP branch or purchase through the online ordering facility at www.treasury.gov.ph.
“The RTBs would also enable our countrymen to directly participate in nation-building as every peso they invest would help fuel the country’s march to sustainable and inclusive development,” de Jesus said.
