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What is the main way banks earn profit?
By charging more interest on loans and debt than what they pay to savers.
Which bank is now known as the Bank of the Philippine Islands?
Banco Espanol-Filipino de Isabel II
Which bank issued the Philippines' first paper currency called 'Pesos Fuertes'?
Banco Espanol-Filipino
What was the name of the first savings bank established in the Philippines in 1882?
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Which government entity was tasked with supervising and monitoring banks under American rule?
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What bank, created in 1916, had a start-up capitalization of P20 million?
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What are the two main types of financial institutions?
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How do depository financial institutions fund their investment activities?
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What type of institutions fund their investment activities directly from the financial markets?
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What are some examples of depository financial institutions?
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What services do banks provide besides receiving deposits and making loans?
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How do banks use the money deposited by customers?
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