Philippines extends down the yield curve

What was originally expected to be a Ps2 billion 25 year transaction has been launched as a Ps5.286 billion deal on the back of strong demand and positive perceptions about domestic interest rates. Led by HSBC, with Bank de Oro as joint underwriter, the issue was priced earlier this week at par with a semi-annual coupon of 18.25%, representing a 5.75bp premium to the Republic's outstanding 20 year bond.