PDIC to bid out properties worth P39.1 M on November 25

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to sell via public bidding on an “as-is, where-is” basis on November 25, 2013 a total of 177 real properties with a combined minimum disposal value of P39.1 million. The public bidding will be held at the Session Hall, 2nd Floor, Sangguniang Panlunsod, General Santos City. Opening of bids will start at 2:00 p.m. Up for bidding are closed banks’ assets consisting of commercial and residential lots located in the various provinces of Mindanao including Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao Del Norte, Misamis Oriental, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat.  Under the “as-is, where-is basis” bidding, prospective buyers are advised to physically inspect the properties they are interested to buy, assess and verify the land titles and other documents, and determine unpaid taxes, fees or expenses, if any, before submitting their bids. The PDIC will receive sealed bids only from direct buyers at the bidding venue on November 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No extension will be given for the submission of bids. Bidders are likewise advised to come at least one hour prior to opening of bids for the registration. In addition, bids shall be accepted from Filipino citizens only, or from corporations or associations which are at least 60%-owned by Filipino citizens. All bids must be accompanied by a bond or deposit equivalent to at least 10% of the submitted bid either in Cash or Manager’s or Cashier’s Check issued by a commercial bank. The winning bidder is required to pay the balance of the bid price not later than December 4, 2013. Bid documents such as Bid Forms, Conditions of Bid, and acceptable formats for the Special Power of Attorney and Secretary’s Certificate may be downloaded from the PDIC website, www.pdic.gov.ph.  The list of property descriptions, vicinity maps and lot plans are also available at the PDIC website. For further information, interested bidders may contact Mr. Ferdinand M. Beluan of the Asset Management and Disposal Department II at telephone numbers, (02) 841-4772 or (02) 841-4770. * * * * * The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) was established on June 22, 1963 by Republic Act 3591 to provide depositor protection and help maintain stability in the financial system by providing permanent and continuing deposit insurance. Effective June 1, 2009, the maximum deposit insurance coverage is P500,000 per depositor. All deposit accounts by a depositor in a closed bank maintained in the same right and capacity shall be added together. A joint account shall be insured separately from any individually-owned deposit account. PDIC news/press releases and other information are available at the website, www.pdic.gov.ph.