Philippines

BDO Leasing’s total revenues in 2008 climbed 10.18 percent to US$28.9 million to maintain its leadership in the Philippine financing industry.

The credit stress due to economic recession in the Philippine banking system is low relative to other Asian countries, according to Moody's.

Metrobank topped Bank Category of the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands award based on an Asia-wide survey by Nielsen Research.

Fresh from raising US$61 million through a note issue, the Philippines’ largest bank says it wants to raise a further US$165 million through a rights issue for "future acquisitions," despite failing to bag Philamlife earlier this year.

Metrobank implemented its electronic-to-mobile payment system for processing of duties and taxes of its client importers. It involves the use of both cash and non-cash payments for either advanced or final settlement of duties and taxes. Non-cash payments include tax credit certificates, tax exemption certificates and advanced payments covered by letters of credit.

Metrobank implemented its electronic-to-mobile payment system for processing of duties and taxes of its client importers. It involves the use of both cash and non-cash payments for either advanced or final settlement of duties and taxes. Non-cash payments include tax credit certificates, tax exemption certificates and advanced payments covered by letters of credit.

J.P. Morgan announced today that it has been selected by Government Services Insurance System (GSIS) of the Philippines to serve as custodian for its US$1 billion overseas investment programme.