In line with our commitment to transparency and accountability, the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) presents its fifth Sustainable Development Report, The Colors of Development. We prepared this in compliance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3.1 Guidelines to present a clear, accurate, and balanced view of our sustainability performance in 2012. Our GRI Application is self-declared at Level B. The GRI sustainability framework covers all aspects of sustainable development evolved by the leader among corporate sustainability reporting systems in the world.