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Several European and Asian banks have signified interest in acquiring full
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"There are some already, mostly European and Asian banks. American banks are
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President Estrada will sign today the amendments to the 50-year old GBA.
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The Bank of the Philippine Islands denied yesterday a news report that it is
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"We have not expressed any interest nor intention to invest in media," BPI vice
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Speaker Manny B.
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In a statement, the BSP said it filed with the Department of Justice criminal
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of the Rural Bank of San Miguel (Bulacan).

In a statement, the BSP said it filed with the Department of Justice criminal
charges of estafa and violation of Section 83 of Republic Act No. 337, as
amended by Presidential Decree No. 1795, otherwise known as the General Banking
Act against Hilario P.
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Foreign investors seen acquiring local banks

By by Jun Ebias | May 23, 2000 - 12:00am

Several European and Asian banks have signified interest in acquiring full ownership of local banks as this is now allowed under the new General Banking Act (GBA) scheduled for signing today at Malacañang,...

Business

BPI not keen on Channels 9, 13

May 18, 2000 - 12:00am

The Bank of the Philippine Islands denied yesterday a news report that it is interested in bidding for the two government-owned television networks, Channels 9 and 13. "We have not expressed any interest nor...

Business

Securities Act to boost mart - Villar

March 3, 2000 - 12:00am

Speaker Manny B.

Business

BSP files criminal raps vs rural bank officials

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 10, 2000 - 12:00am

The Monetary Board, the policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), approved yesterday the filing of criminal charges against top officials of the Rural Bank of San Miguel (Bulacan). In a statement,...

Business