William Gates, Jr. and Warren Buffett landed in India to preach giving to India’s super-rich.
Their visit is part of their “Giving Pledge” campaign, which was launched last year to encourage the world’s wealthiest individuals to donate most of their money to charities. The two have, so far, secured commitments from about 60 wealthy Americans to give away most of their fortunes to charities.
Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines has announced the designation of Enrique D. Bautista, Jr. as its new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He is replacing Armando O. Samia who has rejoined the marketing group of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).
Joining Bautista in the board of Amanah Islamic Bank are Jose A. Nuñez, Jr. as vice chairman, and Francisco F. Del Rosario, Jr., Jose Luis Vera, Armando Samia, Samira Gutoc, Nabil Tan, Ibrahim Mamao, and Abdul Hadjisalam as directors.