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Suspects in Metrobank Binondo branch robbery identified; men linked to Parajinog group, says police

(Eagle News) – The Manila Police District has already identified the suspects in the daring daylight Metrobank robbery in Binondo, Manila based on the CCTV footages obtained outside the bank. Based on the released photos by the police, the suspects were identified as Marlon “Ailon” Parojinog, Noli Bonifacio Casuela alias “Lito Dapitan,” Michael Calunod alias “Pila”, Frederex B. Secretario, and Gilcar Dumagan Mofan alias “Jing Mofan.” According to Manila Police District chief Brig. Gen. Vicente […]

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“Surrender if you value your lives,” Manila Mayor tells those behind daring Metrobank robbery in Binondo

Mayor Moreno reiterates P1 million reward for anyone who would give info on bank robbers (Eagle News) – Manila City mayor Isko Moreno on Friday, July 12, called on the perpetrators of a daring daylight bank robbery in Manila to surrender as he would make sure that they would be hunted down by the authorities. “Sumuko na kayo, kung mahal ninyo ang inyong sarili, sumuko na kayo (Surrender if your value your lives),” Moreno announced […]

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News in photos: Duterte visits wakes of Sytin, Ty

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte visited the wakes of businessmen Dominic Sytin and George Ty on Sunday, Dec .2. Sytin,  founder and chief executive officer of United Auctioneers Inc. based in Subic, was shot dead by a lone gunman on Nov. 28. Ty, founding chairman of Metrobank, died after months of battling pancreatic cancer on Nov. 23.

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Metrobank founder George Ty passes away

(Eagle News)–Metrobank founder George Ty has passed away. Metrobank made the announcement in a statement issued on Friday, Nov. 23. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved founder and group chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time,” Metrobank said. Ty, 86, reportedly passed away after months of fighting pancreatic cancer. The wake will be at the Heritage Park in […]

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BSP sanctions Metrobank for P1.75-B internal fraud

(Agence France Presse) — One of the Philippines’ biggest banks has been sanctioned over alleged fraud by one of its executives, the central bank said Tuesday. The penalties were imposed on the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (MBTC) after one of its vice presidents was arrested in July on suspicion of stealing 1.75 billion pesos ($34.5 million) from the bank. Some directors and officers at MBTC, better known as Metrobank, will also be suspended, the […]

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