Barangays & Settlements
Barangays, sitios, towns, and local settlements — the smallest administrative units of the Philippines.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philtrust Bank: History, operations and corporate structure
Profile of Philtrust Bank, one of the oldest private universal banks in the Philippines, founded in 1916.
LifeBank (Philippines)
Profile of LifeBank, a Philippine rural bank and microfinance institution founded in Iloilo in 1970.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Philippine Bank of Communications: History, ownership and operations
History and corporate evolution of PBCOM, a Philippine universal bank founded in 1939.
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.