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PBCom gets BSP OK for cap hike to P27B

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Publicly-listed Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) secured yesterday the green light to increase its authorized capital stock to P27 billion from the present level of P17.5 billion.

Business

BSP okays sale of PBCom to Ongpin group

By Ted P. Torres | November 17, 2011 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given its stamp of approval to the sale of 97.28 percent of Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) to a group led by businessman and former Trade Minister Roberto V....

Business

ISM seals takeover deal with PBCom shareholders

By Ted P. Torres | July 28, 2011 - 12:00am

Ongpin-led ISM Communications Corp. has sealed an agreement to take over the mid-sized Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCom) from the three major shareholder groups for P4.681 billion.

Business

Ongpin-led ISM takes control of PBCom

By Ted P. Torres | June 24, 2011 - 12:00am

ISM Communications Corp., a publicly-listed IT and gaming firm controlled by businessman and former Trade Minister Roberto Ongpin, has won the bidding for a majority stake in mid-sized commercial bank Philippine...

Business

SMC focuses on Eastern Communications

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | March 17, 2010 - 12:00am

While it may be open to selling its businesses “at the right price,” San Miguel Corp. continues to go on an acquisition binge, this time setting its sights on Eastern Communications Inc.

Business