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[Title] => How fragile life can be
[Summary] => Of the many things President Obama could have said about Friday’s tragic earthquake in Japan, he chose the most apt. “Today’s events remind us of just how fragile life can be.
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[Title] => Manila Bank to open 10 branches this year
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The Manila Banking Corp. (Manila Bank) is still focused on its expansion program having rejoined the banking system just eight years ago.
Manila Bank is one of 84 thrift banks accepting deposits and extending loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), property and real estate developers, and the middle and consumer market.
The Puyat-led thrift bank plans to open a maximum 10 branches this year after activating 26, and 28 automated teller machines (ATMs), since its reopened in June 1999. It still has 39 un-utilized branch licenses.
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[Title] => Manila Bank solidifies spot among best TBs
[Summary] => The Manila Banking Corp. (Manila Bank) is on track to take a strong position among the top 10 thrift banks in the country’s banking system.
Since June 1999 when it reopened after a few years hiatus, the Puyat clan-led thrift bank has reportedly consolidated its position after six years with the remaining four years to solidify its place among the banking sector’s best players.
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[Title] => RP banks must consolidate — SCB
[Summary] => A regional economist is strongly recommending that the Philippine banking system and its regulators to further consolidate to keep up with regional and global trends.
"Bank consolidation is not only a regional trend, it is a global trend as well," Mike Moran, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) chief regional economist said.
Most leading Asian economies have already experienced solid consolidation after the 1997 Asian regional crisis, coupled with most national government’s slavaging of its banking system.
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[Title] => Foreign, local banks bat for Philippine capital market development, fixed income exchange
[Summary] => Foreign financial institution Deustche Bank and the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) has openly thrown their support to the launching of the country’s first ever fixed income exchange (FIE).
Both entities explained that the FIE will allow the Philippines to generate funds for national development locally, thus freeing itself from high costs of paying for foreign currency-based borrowings.
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[Title] => HSBC, Yahoo! and Smart forge unique partnership
[Summary] => After introducing Internet banking, foreign bank HSBC once more pioneers mobile Internet banking technology to Philippine banking.
HSBC forged a partnership with Yahoo! Southeast Asia to start a wireless service that enables HSBC credit card customers to access the most current information of merchant offers and promotions on a specially-designed mobile Internet portal.
"Our initial target for the new service is the individual accounts, primarily the cardholders," James Benoit, HSBC senior vice president said.
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[Title] => New Taiwanese envoy vows closer bilateral ties
[Summary] => Taiwan’s new de-facto ambassador arrived in Manila yesterday to assume his post as chairman of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), Taiwan’s de facto embassy.
Wu Hsin-Hsing will "work in close cooperation with the Philippine government and people to further strengthen the existing ties between the peoples and countries," a statement from the mission said.
Manila does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan because of its so-called "One China" policy. Beijing considers Taiwan a rebel province.
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[Title] => Taiwanese trade mission due
[Summary] => A high-level Taiwanese trade mission is set to visit the country this week to look for possible trade opportunities, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) representative Benjamin J. Y. Lo said yesterday.
The Taiwanese trade mission will be led by Trade Representative Lin Hsin-I and will be composed of 61 delegates representing 46 top Taiwanese companies.
Hsin-I is scheduled to meet with Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas II to discuss various trade matters.
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[Title] => Manila Bank to open 10 branches this year
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The Manila Banking Corp. (Manila Bank) is still focused on its expansion program having rejoined the banking system just eight years ago.
Manila Bank is one of 84 thrift banks accepting deposits and extending loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), property and real estate developers, and the middle and consumer market.
The Puyat-led thrift bank plans to open a maximum 10 branches this year after activating 26, and 28 automated teller machines (ATMs), since its reopened in June 1999. It still has 39 un-utilized branch licenses.
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[Title] => Manila Bank solidifies spot among best TBs
[Summary] => The Manila Banking Corp. (Manila Bank) is on track to take a strong position among the top 10 thrift banks in the country’s banking system.
Since June 1999 when it reopened after a few years hiatus, the Puyat clan-led thrift bank has reportedly consolidated its position after six years with the remaining four years to solidify its place among the banking sector’s best players.
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[Title] => RP banks must consolidate — SCB
[Summary] => A regional economist is strongly recommending that the Philippine banking system and its regulators to further consolidate to keep up with regional and global trends.
"Bank consolidation is not only a regional trend, it is a global trend as well," Mike Moran, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) chief regional economist said.
Most leading Asian economies have already experienced solid consolidation after the 1997 Asian regional crisis, coupled with most national government’s slavaging of its banking system.
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[Title] => Foreign, local banks bat for Philippine capital market development, fixed income exchange
[Summary] => Foreign financial institution Deustche Bank and the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) has openly thrown their support to the launching of the country’s first ever fixed income exchange (FIE).
Both entities explained that the FIE will allow the Philippines to generate funds for national development locally, thus freeing itself from high costs of paying for foreign currency-based borrowings.
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[Title] => HSBC, Yahoo! and Smart forge unique partnership
[Summary] => After introducing Internet banking, foreign bank HSBC once more pioneers mobile Internet banking technology to Philippine banking.
HSBC forged a partnership with Yahoo! Southeast Asia to start a wireless service that enables HSBC credit card customers to access the most current information of merchant offers and promotions on a specially-designed mobile Internet portal.
"Our initial target for the new service is the individual accounts, primarily the cardholders," James Benoit, HSBC senior vice president said.
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[Summary] => Taiwan’s new de-facto ambassador arrived in Manila yesterday to assume his post as chairman of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), Taiwan’s de facto embassy.
Wu Hsin-Hsing will "work in close cooperation with the Philippine government and people to further strengthen the existing ties between the peoples and countries," a statement from the mission said.
Manila does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan because of its so-called "One China" policy. Beijing considers Taiwan a rebel province.
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[Title] => Taiwanese trade mission due
[Summary] => A high-level Taiwanese trade mission is set to visit the country this week to look for possible trade opportunities, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) representative Benjamin J. Y. Lo said yesterday.
The Taiwanese trade mission will be led by Trade Representative Lin Hsin-I and will be composed of 61 delegates representing 46 top Taiwanese companies.
Hsin-I is scheduled to meet with Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas II to discuss various trade matters.
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