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BDO integrates savings bank

December 9, 2008 - 12:00am

The branches of Equitable Savings Bank (ESB), previously classified as a thrift bank, has been converted into full-service branches under Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. (BDO).

Banking

BDO gets SEC nod for merger with units

By Ted P. Torres | November 1, 2008 - 12:00am

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for a four-way merger among Banco de Oro Unibank ...

Business

Sports a great leveler

By Joaquin M. Henson | July 21, 2006 - 12:00am

At a round-table discussion with STAR CEO Miguel Belmonte and The STAR sports staff at the Ramon Cojuangco Building in Makati last week, PLDT chairman Manny Pangilinan or MVP said media support is necessary for...

Sports

Amex to expand card business in RP

By Des Ferriols | October 9, 2003 - 12:00am

American Express (Amex) is planning to expand its card business in the Philippines by introducing peso-denominated charge cards as well as credit cards. Amex has already began taking tentative steps in the domestic...

Business

Banking system expands in H1

By Ted P. Torres | October 25, 2002 - 12:00am

The banking system grew slightly in the first semester this year, with total assets expanding to P3.33 trillion, from P3.26 trillion at the end of 2001. The growth in assets was achieved despite a drop in the...

Business

BSP okays entry of American Express Bank

By Rocel Felix | December 22, 2001 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved the entry of US-based financial services company American Express Bank into the Philippines.

Business