Ayala Corp.'s bonds get top rating

Here's one example of a blue-chip corporate bond. Philippine Ratings Services Corp. (Philratings) rated Ayala Corp.'s planned issuance of a P5 billion fixed-rate five-year bonds PRS Aaa.

That's the highest rating, meaning the bonds have minimal investment risk. This is the kind of investment that your mutual fund or common trust fund ought to have. ¶ 9:26 AM