Exercise 1: Local Becoming Global

Name: Malto, Gioanna Benidelle U.

Section: Block C
Instruction: Choose one Filipino global corporation. In an essay, discuss its history, worldwide reach, and
attitudes as a global corporation.

BDO Unibank Incorporated

BDO Unibank, the Philippines' largest bank by assets, is a unit SM Investments, the country's biggest
conglomerate by market value. BDO is a full-service, universal bank offering an array of services, including
corporate and retail banking, treasury, trust, credit cards, corporate cash management, and remittances.

BDO Unibank was established on January 2, 1968, as Acme Savings Bank, a thrift bank with just two
branches in the area before Metro Manila was formed. In November 1976, Acme was acquired by the SM
Group, the group of companies owned by retail magnate Henry Sy, and renamed Banco de Oro Savings and
Mortgage Bank. The Bank has the largest distribution network with over 1,500 operating branches and
offices, and more than 4,500 ATMs nationwide. BDO has 16 international offices (including full-service
branches in Hong Kong and Singapore) spread across Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

BDO are committed to their employees' growth and development and they will nurture them in an
environment where excellence, integrity, teamwork, professionalism and performance are valued above all
else. They are committed to provide our shareholders with superior returns over the long term.
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Name: Malto, Gioanna Benidelle U.
Section: Block C
Instruction: Research on any agency or branch office of the United Nations in your locality. In essay form, write a
short description of its background, its objectives, and the challenges that it has encountered in the Philippines.

World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the directing and
coordinating authority in global public health within the United Nations system. Working at three levels in
the Organization (global, regional and country), more than 7000 WHO staff worldwide collaborate with the
governments of 194 Member States and other partners to achieve the WHO founding vision of the
attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people. WHO works worldwide to promote health,
keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.

Goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion
more people from health emergencies, and provide a further billion people with better health and well-
being.