RANG-AY BANKERS JOIN LOCAL FESTIVALS

The Philippines is known for its festivals. It is a fact that Filipinos enjoy the celebration and have fun together. Festivals in the Philippines are varied and depict the culture and tradition of each of the cities and towns. Rang-ay Bank welcomed the fiesta season  by supporting and joining scheduled activities in three (3) different local festivals of the respective municipalities where the Rang-ay Branches are located. 

 

On February 23, 2023, Bangued Abra celebrated Dapil Festival. Dapil, an Ilocano expression which is derived from “dadapilan”, gear used to separate juice from sugar stick to create “basi” wine, vinegar, and molasses. Bankers of Bangued Branch led by Senior Branch Manager Brenda France Gonzales participated in the grand parade. The staff also distributed giveaways and flyers to the locals and visitors.  

  

Officers and staff of Agoo (La Union) branch led by Senior Branch Manager Joana Timichan and Branch Officer Cee Jee Boadilla participated in the 18th Dinengdeng Festival by joining the grand civic parade last May 1, 2023. Dinengdeng which is also called “Abraw”, is a regional Ilocano dish composed of different vegetables with grilled fish. The staff distributed flyers, newsletters, giveaways and candies to the people who watched the parade.

 

Bacnotan (La Union) celebrated its 15th Diro Festival last May 6, 2023. “Diro” is an Ilocano term for honey which  symbolizes unity and oneness for the Bacnoteñans. It is also Bacnotan’s “One Town, One Product” under the program of the DTI. Officers and staff from Head Office and Bacnotan branch joined the parade and distributed giveaways to the townspeople.