Barangays & Settlements

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Bank of Makati: History, transition to savings bank and operations

Bank of Makati, established in 1956, transitioned from a rural bank to a savings bank in 2015.

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Barangay Tanod: The Philippines' grassroots law enforcement

Overview of the barangay tanod, the lowest level of law enforcement in the Philippines, their duties, history, and compensation.

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Sitio: Definition, history and role in Philippine local governance

A sitio is a territorial enclave within a Philippine barangay, typically rural and distinct from urban puroks.

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Marayo Bank: History and operations in Negros Occidental

Marayo Bank, a rural bank in the Philippines founded in 1969, serves farmers and merchants in Negros Occidental and Iloilo.

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CitySavings Bank: History, ownership and operations in the Philippines

CitySavings Bank is a thrift bank subsidiary of UnionBank, founded in Cebu in 1965 and regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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Asia United Bank: History, operations and corporate structure

Asia United Bank (AUB) is a Philippine universal bank and the banking arm of the Rebisco Group, established in 1997.

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EastWest Bank: History, acquisitions and digital expansion in the Philippines

Profile of EastWest Bank, a major Philippine bank founded in 1994 by the Gotianun family, detailing its mergers, rural banking subsidiary an...

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Sterling Bank of Asia: History, ownership and operations in the Philippines

Sterling Bank of Asia is a Philippine savings bank owned by the JTKC Group, established in 2007 to support SMEs.

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Philippine Veterans Bank: History, ownership and operations

Overview of Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), its WWII veteran ownership, history, and commercial operations in the Philippines.

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BDO Network Bank: History, consolidation and operations in Mindanao

BDO Network Bank, formerly One Network Bank, is the largest rural bank in the Philippines with 96 branches in Mindanao.

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Banco Filipino: History, closure and legacy in Philippine banking

History of Banco Filipino, its 2011 closure by BSP, PDIC receivership, and property developments.

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GoTyme Bank: Digital Banking Subsidiary of the Gokongwei Group

GoTyme Bank is a Filipino direct bank and subsidiary of the Gokongwei Group, launched in 2022 as a joint venture with TymeBank.

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Security Bank: History, operations and corporate structure in the Philippines

Overview of Security Bank Corporation, its history since 1951, MUFG partnership, and operations in the Philippines.

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United Coconut Planters Bank: History, merger with LandBank and legacy

History of UCPB, from its 1963 inception to its 2022 merger with LandBank of the Philippines.

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Cooperative Bank of Misamis Oriental

History and operations of the Cooperative Bank of Misamis Oriental, a Filipino cooperative bank established in 1979 in Northern Mindanao.

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Development Bank of the Philippines: History, structure and operations

State-owned development bank in the Philippines established in 1947, focusing on infrastructure, agriculture and SME financing.

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Citibank Philippines: History, operations and exit from consumer banking

Overview of Citibank Philippines, its 1902 inception, institutional focus, and the 2021 merger with UnionBank.

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Philippine Business Bank: History, operations and corporate structure

Philippine Business Bank (PBB) is a Filipino savings bank owned by Alfredo Yao, focusing on SMEs and corporate markets.

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First Consolidated Bank: History, operations and regional expansion in the Philippines

First Consolidated Bank, established in 1982 in Bohol, is a private development savings bank formed by consolidating 14 rural banks.

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KCC Mall of Cotabato: Development, features and commercial role in Mindanao

Profile of KCC Mall of Cotabato, the largest KCC branch and third largest mall in Mindanao, opened in 2025.