Investment Ideas: April 28, 2025 

Here is our report for today, April 28, 2025, with some insights into various investment opportunities.

Here are some key highlights:

• Bond Market Overview: Yields for dollar-denominated bonds range from 4.360% to 5.027%, with maturities spanning from 2028 to 2030. Meanwhile, peso-denominated bonds offer slightly higher yields between 5.730% and 6.085%, with maturities stretching from 2027 to 2032​.
• Stock Recommendations: We maintain an OVERWEIGHT rating on a large Philippine bank for its robust lending growth and high dividend yield. A food service company is rated NEUTRAL due to challenges in its overseas units. Meanwhile, branded liquor producer is rated UNDERWEIGHT amid declining demand and potential export hurdles.
• Spotlight: The METRO$ MAX-5 Bond Fund targets investors with a moderat