A law signed by President Benigno Aquino 3rd on Wednesday allows foreign companies or individuals to own up to 60 percent of rural banks.

In a press briefing, Palace deputy spokesman Abigail Valte said the President signed Republic Act 10574 which “opens up another area for foreign capital” in the country and stands to benefit Philippine rural banks.

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