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PNB to issue P5-B long-term negotiable CDs

By Ted P. Torres | October 29, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) will issue P5 billion worth of long-term negotiable certificates of deposits (LTNCD) to cover maturing debts as well as prepare for its impending merger with Allied Banking Co...

Business

Allied Bank net income up 17% to P669M in H1

By Ted P. Torres | August 19, 2011 - 12:00am

Allied Banking Corp., a commercial bank of the Lucio Tan Group, said its net income reached P668.817 million in the first six months of 2011, roughly 17 percent higher than the P574 million realized in the same period...

Business

PNB redeems P5.5-B notes

By Ted P. Torres | July 2, 2011 - 12:00am

Philippine National Bank (PNB) has decided to redeem P5.5 billion worth of unsecured and unsubordinated notes it had issued in August 2006.

Business

PNB, Allied Bank sets joint operation

By Ehda Dagooc | April 18, 2011 - 12:00am

Despite the long delay of the formal merger of Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Allied Bank, both banks have already set up the operational integration to hasten the process once papers are sealed.

Freeman Cebu Business

PNB's bad loans ratio improves to 4.42%

By Ted P. Torres | August 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Philippine National Bank (PNB) said its non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 4.42 percent at end-June this year, from the end-March figure of 6.2 percent.

Business

Sandiganbayan junks TRO motion vs PNB-Allied Bank merger

By Ted P. Torres | January 21, 2010 - 12:00am

The Sandiganbayan has junked a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by the National Government against the planned merger of two banks owned by taipan Lucio Tan.

Business

Merger of PNB, Allied Bank seen early next year

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 3, 2009 - 12:00am

The long-delayed merger of Philippine National Bank (PNB) and Allied Banking Corp. is expected to finally push through with the sale of taipan Lucio Tan’s stake in a California-based bank by the middle of next...

Business

Allied Bank earnings more than double in first half

By Ted P. Torres | August 20, 2009 - 12:00am

Allied Banking Corp. posted a first semester net income of P371 million, more than twice the P175 million recorded in the same period in 2008, the bank said in a statement.

Business

PNB says P2-billion profit target attainable

By Ted P. Torres | August 10, 2009 - 12:00am

The Philippine National Bank (PNB) is optimistic of ending 2009 with a net income of P2 billion.

Business

Allied Bank to relocate branches

By Ted P. Torres | July 4, 2009 - 12:00am

Allied Banking Corp. remains unperturbed by delays in its merger with Philippine National Bank (PNB) as it looks to further relocate and renovate its branch network.

Business