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Tech News November 13, 2026

Retail Dollar Bonds Now Accessible on PDAX App from $200, with Government-Backed USD Returns

MANILA, Philippines, November 13, 2026 – The Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) Retail Dollar Bonds Tranche 3 (RDB 3) will be available to retail investors through the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) app, allowing Filipinos to invest in US dollar-denominated government bonds through the platform.
PDAX will offer the bonds during the primary offering period from November 19 to 24, 2026. Investors can subscribe with a minimum investment of US$200, with no fees during the primary offering.
The Philippine government will shoulder the withholding tax on interest payments, allowing investors to receive their full scheduled interest payments, according to PDAX.

How to invest in Retail Dollar Bonds through PDAX

Fully verified PDAX users can subscribe through the app without visiting a branch or opening a separate US dollar savings account.
Investments can be funded using Philippine pesos, US dollars, or USD-denominated stablecoins through PDAX USD. These funding sources are converted into a dollar balance that can only be used within the PDAX platform.
For investors funding their purchases through direct US dollar bank transfers, the minimum investment is higher at US$1,000.
PDAX Founder and CEO Nichel Gaba said the platform aims to make government dollar bonds accessible to retail investors with lower starting investment amounts.
Secondary market and investment considerations
The secondary market for RDB 3 will open on the PDAX platform after the issuance date. Investors who want to sell their bonds before maturity will be subject to prevailing market conditions.
The previous tranche, RDB 2, was offered in 2023 with interest rates of up to 5.75% per annum. However, the press release does not specify the interest rate for RDB 3.
The Bureau of the Treasury may also close or adjust the primary offering period earlier than scheduled. All offer details and dates are subject to change.
PDAX is licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as a Virtual Asset Service Provider. Sovereign bond transactions on the platform are offered through its subsidiary, PDAX Securities Inc., formerly bonds.ph Inc.

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