CELEBRATING 63 YEARS OF COUNTRYSIDE SERVICE
- March 5, 2019
Rang-ay Bank celebrated 63 years of Countryside Banking by conducting community projects in cities and municipalities where the bank operates. To commemorate its 63rd anniversary last January 16, 2019, the bank aims to give back to the people through local community projects in its hometown in San Fernando City, La Union; Agoo, La Union; La Trinidad, Benguet and Bangui, Ilocos Norte.
The bank started from a single-unit bank with only four (4) employees and has grown from a one (1) unit bank to 29 branches all over the six northern provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Abra, Benguet and Pangasinan. Continuing to hasten progress in the countryside through accessible and affordable banking services, the bank has become the biggest in Region I and Cordilleras.
Rang-ay Bank Main Branch marked its 63rd Anniversary by donating irrigation hoses to the farmers of Brgy. Bato, San Fernando City, La Union last February 7, 2019. Bank staff conducted a financial literacy program to educate the farmers on how to manage their income properly and the importance of savings. President Josefina Ducusin of Brgy. Bato Farmers Association expressed her appreciation to Rang-ay Bank for reaching their remote mountainous barangay.
Agoo, La Union Branch celebrated its 19th Anniversary by opening free kiddie savers deposit accounts for thirty (30) pupils of Sacred Heart Learning Center (Sto.Tomas, La Union) during their Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) meeting last January 26, 2019. The bank aims to teach the kids the importance of saving and help inculcate in them the habit of thrift at a young age. Marketing Officer Florence Joy Licudine conducted financial literacy program for the kids and their parents while branch Officer In-Charge Aldyne Dela Cruz discussed various bank products and services.
Rang-ay Bangui, Ilocos Norte Branch celebrated its 1st Anniversary by donating wheelchair, walkers and canes to twelve (12) Special Education (SPED) Children and Persons with Disability of Bangui, Ilocos Norte last December 28, 2018 at the Municipal Social Welfare Development (MSWD) Hall. The “Give The Gift of Mobility” project, in coordination with the Municipal Social Welfare & Development (MSWD) aims to provide for the special needs of the SPED & PWDs of Bangui. MSWD Officer Rhealou Dela Cruz expressed her gratitude in behalf of the municipality of Bangui.
La Trinidad, Benguet Branch celebrated its 11th anniversary by donating aprons to the farmers of the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) and conducting a Financial Literacy program at the BAPTC Hall, La Trinidad, Benguet last January 30, 2019. Area Manager Winnie Mingaracal, La Trinidad Branch Manager Marlon Flores and Marketing Officer Florence Joy Licudine introduced Rang-ay Bank and oriented the participants on the proper use of credit and the importance of saving part of their income.
More photos taken during anniversary projects.
MAIN BRANCH PROJECT
AGOO BRANCH PROJECT
LA TRINIDAD BRANCH PROJECT
SUPPORTING OFW FAMILIES
- January 8, 2019
Rang-ay Bank supported the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) in celebrating the 2018 OFW Family Day in the province of La Union held at Father Burgos Gymnasium of Saint Louis College, City of San Fernando La Union last December 2, 2018.
The event was held in recognition of the Overseas Filipino Workers as the country’s modern day heroes and the government’s partner in nation building. It was a day of fun and entertainment that included fun games, presentations, raffles for vacationing OFWs and Balik – Manggagawa (OFW returnees), and their families. The yuletide season is the best time to celebrate the family day when OFWs usually come home to spend time with their families.
Rang-ay Bank directly supports OFW through its OFW loan program for the OFWs, their families and benificiaries. The multi-purpose credit facility can be used to finance home purchase or renovation, consumer or for education and putting up a business here in the philippines.
RANG-AY SUPPORTS BUREAU OF FISHERIES
- January 8, 2019
Rang-ay Bank supported the 38th Industry Forum of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Regional Field Office No. 1 (BFAR-RFO1) for the Fishery Stakeholders last September 25, 2018 at Hotel Consuelo, Lingayen, Pangasinan and conducting Market Matching last November 27, 2018 at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAG), Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
Area Manager for South Branches, Winnie Mingaracal together with Dagupan Branch Manager, Joey Dingle and Marketing Officer Florence Joy Licudine presented the various products and services of the bank to the attendees of the said forum.
Meanwhile in Laoag, Rang-ay Bank Officers headed by Area Manager for North Branches, Rowena Rosales together with Vigan Branch Manager, John Dela Cruz and Marketing Officer, Florence Joy Licudine introduced Rang-ay Bank to the attendees. They discussed different products and services offered by the bank especially the Agri-Business loan program for the farmers and entrepreneur with agricultural or agri-business projects.
The meeting aimed to address sustainability of supply of raw materials vital for the continuous bussiness operation of GAD-assisted fish processors/association to further market their products. Rang-ay Bank offers bank services to all sectors of the countryside including fisher folks. The bank offers a multipurpose loan program as well as farmers loan that caters to fisherfolks and farmers with no collateral.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
- January 8, 2019
Rang-ay Tubao, La Union Branch celebrated its 36th Anniversary last November 23, 2018 by handing out long-sleeved Kamisa de Chino and tumblers to members of Tubao Amianan Agoo La Union Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TAATODA) for their use as protection from the heat of the sun.
Area Manager Winnie Mingaracal together with Tubao Branch Manager Shierrefie Bragado and Head Office Marketing Team introduced Rang-ay Bank and discussed various bank’s products and services such as Tricycle Loan Program for the purchase and upgrade for their existing tricycle, Kiddie Saver’s for their little ones and Micro-Insurance for themselves and their families.
To mark its 11th anniversary, Rang-ay Bangued (Abra) Branch hosted a Christmas Party for the children of Bahay Pag-asa in Brgy. Calaba, Bangued last December 4,2018.
Bangued Branch started its operation on November 27, 2007 and for eleven years now has been continuously providing quality banking products and services to the people of Abra. The project was led by Area Manager Rowena Rosales, Bangued Branch Manager, Rolly Rabanal together with the Branch Staff and Marketing Team. Rang-ay Bankers gave away gifts and food as well as sponsored games and entertainment to the youth ages 12 to 17 housed in Bahay Pag-asa. As appreciation the children shared their talents through songs and dances. Area Manager Rowena Rosales thanked the Head of the Provincial Social Welfare Development, Ms. Decimia Cabang, for allowing Rang-ay Bank to contribute in the rehabilitation process of these children. She also gave an inspirational message to the young offenders. In turn, the children expressed their gratitude with a song entitled “Sana Ngayong Pasko”.
Rang-ay Baguio (Benguet) Branch marks its 26th anniversary by donating trash bins to Barangay Mines View last November 13, 2018 at their barangay hall in Baguio City. Mines View Park is one of the most known and visited Tourist Attractions in the City of Pines. The project aims to promote the cleanliness and orderliness of the park by giving trash bins for proper segregation of waste to protect our Mother Earth and become a better place for tourists. Rang-ay Bank team headed by Area Manager Winnie Mingaracal, Sr. Baguio Branch Manager Mila Guanzo and HO marketing team turned over the trash bins to Brgy. Kagawad Reydiolo Rastado & Kagawad Lester Bolwa who express their appreciation in behalf of their barangay.
CHOWKING SAN FERNANDO (LU) BAYAN RE-OPENS
- January 8, 2019
The first & original Chowking store in La Union was formally reopened after a complete renovation last November 11, 2018. It is centrally located along Gov. Luna St. San Fernando City, La Union beside Rang-ay Bank Head Office.
The inauguration and blessing started with a mass inside the store premises officiated by Father Alex Pardo followed by cutting of the ceremonial ribbon led by La Union Congressman Pablo Ortega, San Fernando City Vice Mayor Alf Ortega, Dr. Rose Nisce, Managing Director Ross Nisce, Chowking RBU Head Annabelle Narciso and Rang-ay Bank President Ives Nisce.
