BPI Family Bag Best SME Bank Award for the Third Straight Year

It is a strong three-peat victory for BPI Family Savings Bank (BPI Family) as it bags for the third straight year the title Best SME Bank by Alpha Southeast Asia (SEA) Magazine.

BPI Family has set itself apart from other financial institutions in the Philippines with its unique commitment in making it easy for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to grow and expand their businesses.

“More than this award, the assurance that we are able to carry out our commitment in empowering MSMEs year on year is what we are most grateful for. This continues to inspire us here in BPI Family to aggressively enhance our processes, along with the innovation of both our products and communication strategies to reach more MSMEs and make it easy for them to achieve their growth potential,” shares BPI Family President TG Limcaoco.

BPI’s Search for Outstanding Children of OFWs Extended up to Sept 30

Bank of the Philippine Islands announces the extension of the deadline of submission of entries for the 2013 Search for the Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children until September 30, 2013. BPI opens the opportunity for more college students to join the nationwide Search, especially those who are challenged by the conditions of the month-long stormy weather.

Own Your Brand New Car Easily, Wisely through BPI Family Auto Loan

Cars are considered to be an essential investment, be it for a working professional or for a family. More than its function to transport and move you from place to place, it is a tool that brings convenience. Having your own vehicle opens up a lot of possibilities and advantages - having to go on road trips to popular destinations with the family and being able to explore new places anytime are just some of the fun things it affords you.

As it is fairly a large purchase, choosing which car to buy could be a difficult decision to make. Alongside with it, how to buy that car is another question to consider. BPI Family Auto Loan is a trusted partner that will make it easy for you to get that dream car.

Banking With A Touch With The New and Improved BPI App!

Imagine banking much more convenient than before, and we have gone to more heights with online banking and for us techie people, we also clamor for more faster and easy to use processes to do transactions. We recently featured innovations by BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) like the Facebook application, mobile banking and also BEA.

Now BPI hears its customers and presents a new mobile application for Android and iOS users which is the majority of smartphone and tablet users. The app has actually been around but this one has been improved with a lot of new features that can be very useful for BPI clients.

From bank locator, info and FAQs that can come in handy, to transacting with your BPI account is easy with strict security features that protects clients with every transaction. And as we know, we never heard of any fraud reports from the BPI Online Banking and even with mobile versions. Thus giving customers more ease yet still keeps a high standard to privacy and security with every hard-earned peso and centavo. 

BPI Family Auto Loan Free Insurance Promo, protecting your hard earned car at no extra cost.

Experience has taught us how rain can be life endangering, catastrophic and damaging to our properties. Since your car is one of the most valuable investments you own that is very vulnerable to the profound weather, protecting it is very essential. But never let these calamities threaten your hard earned investment and let BPI Family Auto Loan help in protecting your brand new car.

BPI Family Auto Loan makes car ownership easy and worry-free through its FREE 1-year Comprehensive Insurance with Acts of Nature Coverage* (ANC) promo. The promo, which runs until June 21 2013, is a pioneering promo of BPI Family Auto Loan that aspires to protect newly-purchased cars, through its car financing facility, from the frightening effects of calamities. As BPI Family Savings Bank knows that your vehicle is important in providing your family with convenient transportation in work, business and leisure, protecting it from natural threats such as heavy rains and other unforeseeable incidents is necessary. This bank offering also relieves clients of the usual steep upfront expense when buying a brand new car by eliminating the pricey auto insurance cost which amounts to about 3% of the car’s value (e.g. P30,000 insurance cost for a car worth P1,000,000). BPI Family Auto Loan understands your needs as it continues to commit to its mandate of guaranteeing your money’s worth.

LRA Extension Office Opens at BPI Family Savings Bank

The Land Registration Authority (LRA) recently opened its extension office in the premises of BPI Family Savings Bank headquarters, as a result of the first-ever private bank partnership forged by LRA with BPI Family last year.

Now through its installed facilities at BPI Family Savings Bank, the country’s leading provider of real estate mortgage loans, LRA makes it convenient, more efficient and secure for BPI Family Bank and its clients to do title verification through a web-enabled system.

Schedule Your Bank Appointments with BPI BEA Online!

Isn't a chore that we have to go to the bank when he handle our finances, like depositing withdrawing and other banking processes which takes a lot of time in the long waiting queues. I can actually attest to that feeling, especially when I would just like to do a simple deposit which would just take a minute with the teller, but would take longer when there is a line.

That would be one of the most fustrating thing when I go to banks, however BPI Express Online provides a great alternative to that problem. They have now made the BPI BEA (BPI Express Assist) Online where you can plot a scheduled appointment to a BPI or BPI Family branch.

BPI 2012 Net Income at P16.3 Billion

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) posted strong business volume and revenue growth in 2012 as the Philippines likewise grew at a faster pace compared to other Asean economies. BPI’s unaudited net income for full year 2012 reached P16.3 billion, a 27% increase over the P12.8 billion posted in 2011. This translated to a Return on Equity of 17.5% and a Return on Assets of 1.9%.

Total resources reached P985 billion or 17% higher than the previous year as the Bank’s core businesses remained solid. Deposits expanded by a healthy 18% to P802 billion while assets under management was P743 billion or 11% higher, bringing total intermediated funds to P1.5 trillion.

Consing to succeed Montinola as BPI president

At a meeting held last December 12, 2012, the Board of Directors of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) approved a succession plan recommended by its Nomination Committee and Personnel and Compensation Committee. Cezar P. Consing  will be nominated to succeed Aurelio R. Montinola III as President and CEO at the next organizational meeting of the Board immediately following the stockholders’ meeting scheduled on April 18, 2013.  This movement is in line with the traditional retirement practices in BPI and forms part of the normal succession process. 

BPI Family Bank FREE 1-Year Comprehensive Insurance with Acts of Nature Coverage

Extending for another time to our valued clients

BPI Family Auto Loan is calling on car buyers to take advantage of the FREE 1-year comprehensive insurance with Acts of Nature Coverage before it ends on December 21, 2012. 

This promo was initially implemented from February 1 to June 1 this year, but was extended several times to cover most of 2012 because of the clamour from BPI’s clients who have earlier planned to buy their new cars this year. The promo aims to make car ownership EASY for BPI clients as the initial cash payment for buying a car (Down payment + LTO registration + chattel mortgage + comprehensive insurance) is drastically reduced with the free comprehensive insurance. The cost of a comprehensive insurance usually amounts to three percent of the market value of the car which means a savings of about PHP 30,000.00 for a car worth PHP 1, 000, 000.00.

A Christmas Treat From BPI and Globe!

Mobile banking is gaining popularity here in the country due to the need to always be on the go for the busy working Pinoys. And I am one of them, as time is very important and delays and lines causes stress and frustration. And another dilemma that we face is when we run out of prepaid load in our mobile phone, which is a nightmare especially when you are far from loading stations. 

And with Christmas season just a few week...well days from now, would it be nice to spend more time with family and friends rather than be in long queues. But Bank of the Philippine Islands and Globe Telecom has a new treat for account holders that definitely make the Holidays easier and also rewarding! We also heard that they have more up in store in the coming days involving the use of mobile technologies! 

BPI 24/7 Encourages Filipinos to Get Out More

(L-R) BPI’s Assistant Vice President, Carlo Gatuslao, and Senior Vice
President and Head of Electronic Channels Group, Noel Tagaza;
Zest Air’s Assistant Vice President-Business Development,
Vanessa Caceres; and Philippine Hotel Reservations Service Inc.’s Chief
 Executive Officer and Co-founder, Lila Rosenberger; and BPI’s
 Brand Manager, Patrick Zulueta.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with Zest Airways Inc., Philippine Hotel Reservations Service Inc. (PHRS), launches a travel and rewards campaign, “Get Out More” which gives BPI clients a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for four (4) to the seven (7) of the top destinations in the country, just by paying bills online, over the phone, or through their mobile phones.

Through the BPI 24/7 Banking Channels, the Unibank continues to redefine the Filipino’s banking lifestyle as it allows clients to bank easily, securely, anytime and anywhere. Be it through the internet, telephone, or mobile phone, BPI provides clients innovative ways to accomplish over 100 financial transactions without going to the bank, allowing them more time for more important matters.

BPI Launches Facebook App!

In today's society, we tend to do a lot of online work/leisure to make the most of our time. And facebook is one of the things that takes a large chunk of our time. Sometimes, we need to be logged on almost all day just to keep ourselves updated, and even also do games.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has made another innovation with the use of our favorite social media site and made a facebook application that will serve the public with your financial inquiries. I actually tried the app myself to see if they would help me in building a better  financial future. And the best thing is that they are not robots! They are real human finance experts with different backgrounds but with great financial finesse. You can also create a appointment with a branch near you to assist you will  further services.

Try it yourself now, and this time , you don't have to log out of facebook to make you online banking questions!

Expert Financial Advice Made Easy through BPI’s new Bankers Online Facebook App 

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched its newest game-changing innovation called BPI Bankers Online, an app that promises to make getting financial advice easier for Filipino Facebook users. 

Bee Happy with Happyplus card!

Two proudly Pinoy companies have teamed up to introduce the first cashless payment rewards card in the country.

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), the country's largest restaurant chain, and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), one of the country's leading comercial bank, launched the happyplus card at the recent gathering at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

JFC Chairman Tony Tan Caktiong and BPI President Aurelio Montinola led the ceremonies of introducing the happyplus card to the public.

EXCLUSIVE Perks for BPI Clients at the 2012 Manila International Auto Show

Aside from the FREE insurance with acts of nature coverage promo, BPI Family Auto Loan offers FREE entrance to BPI ATM and credit card holders on March 30, 2012 as it revs up for this year’s biggest motoring event, the 2012 Manila International Auto Show.

Dubbed as “BPI Day”, BPI card holders may proceed to BPI ticket booth upon arrival at the World Trade Center and present any BPI ATM, Credit card, or prepaid card to claim a FREE ticket to the MIAS while BPI ATM Gold card holders get a free entrance on all show dates. The 2012 Manila International Auto Show, slated to run from March 29 to April 1, 2012, is open from 10am to 10pm.

BPI Family Auto Loan makes Life in the Fast Lane EASY; presents 2012 Manila International Auto Show

For two years straight, BPI Family Auto Loan presents the country’s biggest motoring event, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), now on its 8th year. BPI Family Savings Bank has come on board to make this year’s theme, “Life in the Fast Lane”, easy for Filipinos, especially for BPI and BPI Family Savings Bank clients. The 8th MIAS is slated to run from March 29 to April 1.

“We see the continued interest of Filipinos to have their own cars. Our partnership with Worldbex Services International for the 8th Manila International Auto Show is in line with our commitment to make car ownership easy for Filipinos. With BPI Family Savings Bank at the MIAS, we can help you decide which car suits you best and provide 1 Year comprehensive insurance with acts of nature coverage – FREE for one year,” says David Sarmiento, Jr., SVP and Auto Loans Division Head. “This way, we also help Filipinos prepare for the unexpected and ensure that when typhoons, floods or other calamities hit, they are surely protected.” 

BPI Family Auto Loan partners with Turbo Zone on GMA News TV

BPI Family Auto Loan revs up 2012 further through a partnership with Turbo Zone, GMA News TV’s premier motoring show which airs every Saturday at 9AM. The partnership aims to enlighten the viewing public through practical information and advice how car ownership is easy with BPI Family Auto Loan. 

TURBO ZONE is a young, dynamic, fresh take motoring show in the Philippines with a global perspective. The team includes car experts, international caliber production group, technical and marketing consultants all geared up to feed your drive. The show gets even more exciting as it is hosted by TopGear Philippines Editor-in-Chief, Vernon Sarne and the witty TV personality, Ramon Bautista. Turbo Zone is also airing on GMA International specifically in the United States, Canada, Middle East, and Japan.

BPI auto loan partners with Turbo Zone to make car ownership EASY for Filipinos. Ramon Bautista, Turbozone Host; Skeeter Labastilla, Turbo Zone Media Sales and Marketing Consultant; Marnie Manicad Turbo Zone Director and Producer; David Sarmiento, Jr., SVP and Head of Auto Loans; Ramon Noel Altamirano, VP and Division Head of Product Marketing; and Michael Anthony Mendoza, Senior Manager of BPI Family Auto Loan. 

BPI Treats Clients to a David’s Salon Pampering Promo

How does worry free bill payment plus a gorgeous makeover sound to you? Its not impossible with BPI Express Online.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country’s leader in electronic banking, and David’s Salon, the largest chain of salons, recently launched a thrilling treat this Christmas, the “Pay Easy, Be Gorgeous” Promo, with a “mini-salon show” held at the Event Center, SM Megamall. Customers were encouraged to experience BPI Express Online, and were also treated to a live hairstyling demo done by Mr. David Charlton. Leading the event were BPI Senior Manager Anj Mirasol and David’s Salon President and CEO, David Charlton.

“At BPI, clients enjoy ‘less banking time and more me-time’. Now, with this partnership with David’s Salon, we encourage our clients to make more time for the things that really count by choosing to manage their accounts easily and conveniently with BPI Express Online,” shares Anj Mirasol, Senior Manager, BPI.  Through BPI Express Online, you can pay bills to over 300 merchants, including Meralco, Globe Telecom, Sky Cable, Smart Telecom, Manila Water, Ateneo de Manila University, BPI Express Credit Card, as well as the Philippine Red Cross. 

WWF and BPI Foundation reveal results to Climate Risk Assessment Study

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines), in partnership with the Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation, Inc., has released the results on the welfare of four cities – Baguio, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao – in adapting to climate change. The paper, entitled Business Risk Assessment and the Management of Climate Change Impacts, began in August 2010, reveals city-specific socio-economic baseline data for the selected cities. The selection of the cities was based mainly on the occurrence of storms, floods, drought and other extreme climate events during the past decade.

“Knowing that our country is a shared gift and responsibility, BPI firmly believes that companies must take advantage of business opportunities such as rethinking future investments and remodeling future infrastructures for the nation to grow and prosper under the circumstances brought about by this study,” says BPI President Aurelio Montinola III.

Talk About Your Dreams at 102 Paseo - The Country's First and Only Loans Concept Store

Banking should not always be about the bank, it should be what are your dreams are. In celebration of the Bank of the Philippine Islands' 160th anniversary, BPI Family Savings Bank launches another innovation in banking through the country’s first and only Loans Concept Store, 102 Paseo. Located in the central business district of Makati looks like a car showroom, a coffee shop and lounge in one.

Built for individuals who desire to explore opportunities in acquiring their dream car, house and business, 102 Paseo addresses clients’ concerns and options over coffee in a comfy and relaxed atmosphere.