RANG-AY BANK CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Rang-ay Bankers from the 29 branches in the Ilocos Region and Cordillera get together in the celebration of 2019 holiday season with the theme: “Rang-ay Bank celebrates Christmas around the world” held at Oasis Country Resort, City of San Fernando, La Union last December 14, 2019.
To start the Christmas celebration, Father Jojo Quesada officiated a thanksgiving mass where the bankers felt the spirit of Christmas and commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Chairman Ives Nisce express his gratitude for all the blessings and success the bank received this year. He also gave thanks to the bank’s officers and staff for their hardwork and dedication.
One of the highlights of the event was the awarding ceremonies. Awards were given to the best performing bankers throughout the 2019. The awardees were Nina Francisca Palabay (Maaasahan Awardee) Rosell Ann Sunio (Maagap Awardee), Ric Mabale (Male Support Staff of the Year), Sheila Teodoro (Female Support Staff of the Year), Analyn Mendigoria (Bookkeeper of the Year), Love Joy Ulangco (Field Staff of the Year), Rochelle Navora (Deposit Assistant of the Year), Krys Tell Mae Borja (Loan Assistant of the Year) and Donna Rose Demaosa (Teller/Cashier of the Year). New awards this year were also given to Erlene Joy Hortizuela (Rookie of the Year) and Bendi Onciano (Security Guard of the Year).
To honor and in grateful recognition of their invaluable contribution to the growth and success of the countryside, the bank recognized and honored its long serving bankers with a special service achievement award. The awardees were Thelma Evelyn Tabafunda (30 Years), Janet Zamoranos (20 Years), Cecile Pacis (10 Years), Rolly Balido (10 Years), Butch Ann Cancino (10 Years), Dominie Ledda (10 Years) and Jeacel Palma (10 Years).
Rang-ay Bank President & CEO Ives Jesus Nisce II in his closing remarks once again commended the Officers and staff for a fruitful 2019.

SEVEN (7) BRANCHES COMMEMORATE ANNIVERSARIES
Seven (7) of the twenty-nine (29) branches of Rang-ay Bank celebrated their anniversaries by conducting community projects and financial literacy trainings in their respective communities in the second semester of 2019.
25 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
Rang-ay Bank and the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) strengthened decades of partnership last October 17, 2019 at the bank’s Head Office in San Fernando City, La Union.
Rang-ay Bank received the Gawad Pilak Award from LBP in recognition of 25 years of continued partnership. The award was presented by LBP Assistant VP Adeline Ramos, Department Managers Jesus Allegre (LBP SFC), Elizelda Calica (LBP Agoo), Ferdinand Palaganas (LBP Bauang) and Account Officer Janyfi Cisnero. On hand to receive the award were Rang-ay Bank President & CEO Ives Jesus Nisce II, Sr. Remedial Management Manager Nina Francisca Palabay and Credit Management Officer Kaye Ann Culbengan. “PILAK” stands for “Pagkilala sa mga Institusyon at Indibidwal na Lumingap sa mga Adhikain para sa Kaunlaran”.
In addition to the award, the bank signed an enhanced Rediscounting Line Agreement with Landbank last December 7, 2019. The improved rediscounting line allows Rang-ay Bank to enhance affordable credit facilities and financial services to farmers and fisherfolks, public and private workers, land owners, rural entrepreneurs, real estate developers and OFW’s. With the bank’s low-interest rate on loans couple with longer terms, home owners looking for credit can avail Rang-ay Pabahay Loan Program either for purchase of house and lot, construction or renovation of their existing house. mSME’s and agri-entrepreneurs can avail of Rang-ay Bank flexible mSME business loans.


PARTNERSHIP IN EDUCATION
Rang-ay Bank Director Flora Ignacio and Area Manager for Central Branches Thelma Evelyn Tabafunda received a plaque of recognition from the Schools Division Office-City of San Fernando, La Union headed by CESO V Rowena Banzon as a partner in the improvement and delivery of education in the city last November 8, 2019 at San Fernando South Central Integrated School, Tanqui, City of San Fernando, La Union.
The plaque of recognition was awarded to institutions who contribute and participate in the different programs, projects and activities of the Department of Education.
Part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects of Rang-ay Bank, is active involvement in the annual Brigada Eskwela of various public schools in the different provinces where its 29 branches are located: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union, Benguet and Pangasinan. The bank also conducts financial literacy briefings for students, teachers and non-teaching staff of the schools. Get in touch with us thru e-mail at marketing@rangaybank.com or call us at (242) 5661 to 63. You can also message us on facebook at RANG-AYBANK. For more details about the bank’s products and services, visit our website at www.rangaybank.com.

