Ratings On Banks Raised, Three Philippine, One Indonesian; Government Support Incorporated Apr 07

Standard & Poors, April 2007

Abstract
SINGAPORE (Standard & Poor's) April 19, 2007--Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today it has raised the long-term counterparty credit ratings to 'BB-' from 'B+' on Indonesia's PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI), and the Philippines' Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank), Banco De Oro Universal Bank (BDO) and Equitable PCI Bank Inc. (EPCI) (see Ratings List below). The outlook is stable. At the same time, the Bank Fundamental Strength Ratings (BFSRs) of the four banks remain unchanged at 'D'. The ratings have been raised to incorporate expected extraordinary support from the respective governments due to these banks' systemic importance in their individual countries. Standard & Poor's believes the respective governments are likely to have the willingness and capability...

Companies mentioned in this report are: PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.,Indonesia (Republic of),Philippines (Republic of),Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Unsolicited Ratings),Equitable PCI Bank Inc. (Unsolicited Ratings),Banco De Oro Unibank Inc. (Unsolicited Ratings)
Action: Outlook: Stable
Action: Upgraded

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PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.,Indonesia (Republic of),Philippines (Republic of),Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Unsolicited Ratings),Equitable PCI Bank Inc. (Unsolicited Ratings),Banco De Oro Unibank Inc. (Unsolicited Ratings)

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