Barangays & Settlements

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Banco San Juan: History, acquisition by BDO and legacy in Philippine rural banking

Banco San Juan, founded in 1953, was the second-largest rural bank in the Philippines before its acquisition by BDO Unibank in 2012.

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Bank of the Philippine Islands: History, operations and corporate structure

BPI is the oldest bank in the Philippines, founded in 1851. This article covers its history, subsidiaries, and corporate governance.

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Producers Bank: History, acquisitions and operations in the Philippines

Producers Bank is a Philippine thrift bank established in 1995, known for its expansion through 24 mergers and acquisitions.

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Metrobank: History, operations and corporate structure in the Philippines

Metrobank is the third largest bank in the Philippines. This article covers its history, subsidiaries, and financial operations.

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LT Group: Corporate history and business portfolio

Overview of LT Group, Inc., a Philippine holding company founded in 1937, its acquisitions, and diverse business portfolio.

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Philtrust Bank: History, operations and corporate structure

Profile of Philtrust Bank, one of the oldest private universal banks in the Philippines, founded in 1916.

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LifeBank (Philippines)

Profile of LifeBank, a Philippine rural bank and microfinance institution founded in Iloilo in 1970.

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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas: History, structure and monetary policy

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the central bank of the Philippines, established in 1949 and reformed in 1993 to ensure price stability.

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Allied Banking Corporation: History, operations and merger with PNB

History of Allied Banking Corporation, its 1977 inception, international expansion and 2013 merger with Philippine National Bank.

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Equitable PCI Bank: History, merger with BDO and legacy in Philippine banking

History of Equitable PCI Bank, its formation from Equitable and PCIBank, and its 2007 merger with Banco de Oro.

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Citystate Savings Bank: History, operations and financial profile

Citystate Savings Bank (CSBank) is a Philippine thrift bank founded in 1997, part of the ALC Group, offering retail and corporate banking se...

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Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation: History, ownership and operations

Profile of RCBC, a major Philippine universal bank owned by the Yuchengco Group, detailing its history, digital expansion and corporate stru...

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Bangko Kabayan: Rural banking, merger and MSME focus

Bangko Kabayan is a Philippine rural bank focused on MSMEs. It merged with FairBank and Progressive Bank in 2023.

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Overseas Filipino Bank: History, digital transformation and operations

Profile of the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank), the Philippines' first digital-only bank and smallest state-owned thrift bank.

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Philippine Bank of Communications: History, ownership and operations

History and corporate evolution of PBCOM, a Philippine universal bank founded in 1939.

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Tonik: The first digital bank in the Philippines

Tonik is the first all-digital bank in the Philippines, launched in 2021 with a BSP license and significant international investment.

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Exportbank: History, insolvency and rehabilitation in the Philippine banking sector

Profile of Exportbank (EIB), a Philippine commercial bank (1997-2012) owned by the Lippo Group, its insolvency, PDIC receivership, and acqui...

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First Isabela Cooperative Bank: History and operations

History and branch expansion of First Isabela Cooperative Bank (FICOBank) in the Philippines.

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Bank of Commerce: History and corporate evolution in the Philippines

Overview of Bank of Commerce (BankCom), its history from Overseas Bank of Manila to SMC ownership.

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Queen City Development Bank: History and operations in Iloilo City

Queen City Development Bank (Queenbank) is a Philippine private bank founded in 1981 in Iloilo City, offering corporate and retail financial...