Notes to Financial Statements - BDO

2008 Annual ReportFinancial SupplementsCORPORATE MISSIONTo be the preferred bank in every market we serve byconsistently providing innovative products and flawlessdelivery of services, proactively reinventing ourselves tomeet market demands, creating shareholders value throughsuperior returns, cultivating in our people a sense of prideand ownership, and striving to be always better than whatwe are today…tomorrow.CORE VALUESCommitment to CustomersWe are committed to deliver products and services thatsurpass customer expectations in value and every aspectof customer service, while remaining to be prudent andtrustworthy stewards of their wealth.CORPORATE PROFILEThe product of a merger heralded as unprecedented in sizeand scale in Philippine banking, BDO today represents afirm consolidation of distinct strengths built over the yearsby the entities behind its history. More importantly, BDOgoes beyond honoring its past; it continues to improve on itspresent, and moves with innovation and dynamism toward aneven brighter future.By thinking ahead to help its clients get ahead, by sharpeningits strategic focus on its principal markets, and by providingincreased value in its product and service offerings, BDOevolves from strength to greater strength.Commitment to a Dynamic and Efficient OrganizationWe are committed to creating an organization that isflexible, responds to change and encourages innovationand creativity. We are committed to the process ofcontinuous improvements in everything we do.Commitment to EmployeesWe are committed to our employees’ growth anddevelopment and we will nurture them in an environmentwhere excellence, integrity, teamwork, professionalism andperformance are valued above all else.Commitment to ShareholdersWe are committed to provide our shareholders with superiorreturns over the long term.CONTENTS