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Curious about how old bills and coins look like? Or how our grannies paid for the stuff they bought back in the days? If you're a numismatist, a collector of coins or paper money, or if you’re simply interested to learn about money and how it evolved through the years, then the BPI Museum and Library is just the right place for you.<br />
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Launched in 2011, the museum and library showcase a rich collection of old coins and bills, the first official currency of the Philippines more than a century ago. In a way, it is a celebration of Filipino culture set on the grounds of the Queen City of the South. Cebu plays a notable role in BPI's history as it became home to the bank’s third branch in 1924 after Iloilo and Zamboanga.<br />
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Since it opened, this museum and library have been part of BPI’s efforts to promote financial education and inclusion for every Filipino. They also highlight BPI’s 167-year history as the first bank in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia.<br />
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So here’s why you should take that museum tour or library visit:<br />
1.      On display at the museum are gold coins that started circulation in 1861, 10 years after the establishment of El Banco Español Filipino de Isabel II, which we know today as BPI.<br />
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2.      The museum also carries the first ever Philippine banknotes issued by BPI on May 1, 1852. These were the first banknotes in the country and even in Southeast Asia. At that time, they could be redeemed for gold or silver Mexican coins.<br />
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3.      There is a collection of coins of varying denominations from the last 50 years of Spanish rule: 10 cents, 20 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, 5 pesos.<br />
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4.      There are coins issued during the reign of King Ferdinand VII counter-stamped with “Y II” for Isabel II, his daughter and the only female monarch of Spain in modern times.<br />
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5.      The museum also has a leather-bound bank journal from 1855. The escribientes or writing clerks who wrote on this journal had to be trained to do the task using the accepted script.<br />
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6.      There are banknotes from 1904 in six denominations and with the text in Spanish: cinco (5), diez (10), veinte (20), cincuenta (50), cien (100), dos cientos (200).<br />
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7.      Government-issued coins from 1903 to 1908 that were designed by Melecio Figueroa. They were the signature coins of the American colonial period.<br />
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8.      You’ll find the book that details the bank’s purchase of the corner lot where the BPI building now stands along Magallanes and P. Burgos streets. The Bank bought the lot from the Augustinian friars for only P65,610.<br />
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9.      The library itself is an architectural landmark, a neo-classical building designed by noted architect Juan Arellano. The high ceilings and tall glass windows serve as a repository for shelves of reference books on economics, finance, management, and trade, including a section especially dedicated to Cebu culture and a designated reading area for children.<br />
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10.   The BPI library’s concept and design were patterned after the Filipinas Heritage Library, with access to the University of San Carlos' vast library system. It has become a valuable, unparalleled resource for Cebu's current and future business leaders, and it serves as a venue for regular workshops for topics related to business and finance.<br />
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So take a trip back at the BPI museum and library and discover some of the country’s best-kept treasures.<br />
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10 interesting finds at the BPI Museum and Library

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The 11th installation of Best Cebu Blogs Awards Ceremony was held yesterday at Bai Hotel Cebu.  Co-Presented by SUN LTE, the momentous event was hosted by The Alem Garcia who brought fun to the air that night. At least 11 names were called and acknowledged as the Best among the Best. Check out this year's BCBA big winners!</div>
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The event started with an invocation led by <a href="http://www.hanventures.net/" rel="nofollow">Hannah Suquib</a>, one of the organizing team. It was then followed by the singing of our National Anthem.<br />
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"<i>This year is very memorable as we reach out to the heads of different blogging organizations here in Cebu to be part of Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2018. I think it’s time. It’s time to support one another. It’s time to back each other up. It’s time to show to everyone that we are still ONE. It’s time!</i>" said Best Cebu Blogs Awards Founder, <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themarkmonta/" rel="nofollow">Mark Monta</a></b> on his welcome address.<br />
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A sumptuous dinner buffet was then served by Bai Hotel Cebu. We personally recommend Bai Hotel for a job well done in setting up the venue and of course, preparing a set of mouth-watering dishes for all the Bloggers, Finalists and Guests.<br />
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At 8PM, the Awarding Proper commenced. Now, without further ado, here are your Big Winners of the Best Cebu Blogs Awards 2018!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">BEST CEBU BLOGS AWARDS NICHE WINNERS</span></b></div>
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<b><i>Best Cebu Events Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
www.driftstories.com by Mr. Herbert Kikoy with 78.48%<br />
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<b><i>Best Cebu Food Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
www.chasingbleu.net  by Ms. Mimi Gonzales with 72.23%<br />
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<b><i>Best Cebu Personal Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
www.iwaydiaries.com by Ms. Hannah Sheila Iway with 75.73%<br />
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<b><i>Best Cebu Photo Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
www. thelittlelai.com by Mr. Ariel R. Samangka with 77.06%<br />
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<b><i>Best Cebu Style Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
www.rondoesthings.com by Ms. Ronah Frances with 71.03%<br />
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<b><i>Best Cebu Technology Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
www.utterlyrandomtechie.com by Mr. Jullian Robin Sibi with 69.01%<br />
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<b><i>Best Cebu Travel Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
adrenalineromance.com by Mr. and Mrs. Sheila Mei and Gian Carlo Jubela with 85.64%<br />
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<b><i>Best Cebu Video Blog of 2018</i></b><br />
Youtuber (Philline Ina) with 85.82%<br />
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<b><i>Bai’s Best Blogger </i></b><br />
Mr. Miguel Abas Jr. of vivomigsgee.com<br />
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<b><i>Best Creative Writing In a Blog Award By Memoriter Writing Services</i></b><br />
Ms. Marj O. Rie of dakilanglaagan.wordpress.com<br />
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<b><i>Top Cebu Blogger of 2018 By Megaworld Corporation</i></b> (garnering the highest score among the winners)<br />
Youtuber (Ms. Philline Ina) with 85.82%<br />
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<b><i>Founder’s Choice 2018 by Oppo Philippines</i></b><br />
James Arthur Ambayic Adalim of asanasadsijames.wordpress.com with 90%<br />
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"<i>Congratulations to the Best Cebu Blogs Awards for another successful run this year. I am very glad to see that the winners make up the most diverse set in BCBA history,</i>" said BCBA 2008 Top Winner, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelibotero/" rel="nofollow">Sinjin Pineda</a> as he delivered his closing remarks. "<i>In this day and age of modern technology and fast results, it is easy to get spoiled by the delusions of instant success. A lot of the new people in our industry are young and they need guidance, but I call on all of you to understand everyone, for like us, they are just trying to find their zone.</i>" he ended.<br />
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11th BCBA Reveals Most Diverse Set of Winners!

The 11th installation of Best Cebu Blogs Awards Ceremony was held yesterday at Bai Hotel Cebu. Co-Presented by SUN LTE, the momentous even...