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2010 candidates advised against electioneering

By Sheila Crisostomo | November 20, 2009 - 12:00am

The filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) by those running in the 2010 local and national polls starts today, with an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) advising candidates against electionee...

Headlines

BSP may lift ban on bank branches

May 10, 2002 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to lift the moratorium on new bank branches, even for commercial banks, but only if the new branches are opened specifically for microfinancing purposes. BSP Governor...

Business

BSP eyes 1 microfinance institution per province

By Rocel Felix | July 29, 2001 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will push for the establishment of micro-finance institutions all over the country. Governor Rafael Buenaventura said the BSP is considering setting up a foundation which it...

Business

BSP approves country’s second microfinance bank

By Rocel Felix | June 25, 2001 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved the establishment of the P100-million Micro Enterprise Bank of the Philippines (MEBP) owned by Planters Development Bank of Ambassador Jesus Tambunting together...

Business

BSP approves country’s second microfinance bank

By Rocel Felix | June 25, 2001 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved the establishment of the P100-million Micro Enterprise Bank of the Philippines (MEBP) owned by Planters Development Bank of Ambassador Jesus Tambunting together...

Business

MB okays 1st microfinance bank with P800-M capital

By Rocel Felix | May 19, 2001 - 12:00am

The Monetary Board (MB), the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has approved the establishment of the country’s first microfinance bank with an authorized capital of P800 million. BSP...

Business

MB okays 1st microfinance bank with P800-M capital

By Rocel Felix | May 18, 2001 - 12:00am

The Monetary Board (MB), the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has approved the establishment of the country’s first microfinance bank...

Business