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Holder in due course

By A LAW EACH DAY (KEEPS TROUBLE AWAY) | By Jose C. Sison | November 26, 2003 - 12:00am

When is a holder of checks considered a holder in due course as to be entitled to the payment of the amounts of said checks? This is one of the issues resolved in this case of Sonya.

Opinion

Raising an issue

By A LAW EACH DAY (KEEPS TROUBLE AWAY) | By Jose C. Sison | January 23, 2003 - 12:00am

Summary judgment is a procedural device to avoid long drawn out litigations and useless delays. It is resorted to when the pleadings of the parties show that there are no genuine issues of fact to be tried; when...

Opinion

Singapore bank ups stake in BPI to 27%

May 5, 2000 - 12:00am

The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) has further increased its shareholding in Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) through the purchase of Far East Bank and Trust Co.

Business

BPI, FEBTC stockholders OK merger

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | January 21, 2000 - 12:00am

The majority stockholders of the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) and Far East Bank and Trust Co. (FEBTC) approved yesterday the merger of the two banks, making the combined entity the 10th largest financial...

Business