Producers Bank opened two (2) new branches during the first (1st) quarter of 2022, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental on January 10, 2022 and Isabela, Negros Occidental on January 26, 2022.
The openings were in accordance with the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) of Producers Bank’s application for new bank licenses. By the first (1st) quarter of 2022, Producers Bank has a total of two hundred fifty three (253) operating branches nationwide.
Guihulngan Branch
Located at St. Thaddeus Bldg, Osmeña Ave., Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Guihulngan Branch is headed by Ms. Charity Arriola – Regional Head, together with Mr. Aguinaldo H. Garsula – Branch Operations Officer, Ms. Ma. Einnor A. Laborete – Cashier, Ms. Diana D. Nicdao – New Accounts Clerk and Teller, Mr. Ariel D. Margallo – Account Assistant and FSME Loans Head, Ms. Sheila Mae C. Macalua – Account Assistant for Salary Loan.
The City of Guihulngan undergoes modern developments as a major port and northern gateway for the traffic coming from Cebu. The economy of the city is mostly centered around the agricultural sector with sugar cane, copra, corn, rice, soybeans, and tobacco as its main industries. Guihulngan also produces abaca, basketry and pandan.
Isabela Branch
Located at Tourism Bldg, Burgos St., Isabela, Negros Occidental, Isabela Branch is headed by Ms. Charity E. Arriola – Regional Head and Senior
Manager, Ms. Aireen Grace B. Sanchez – Branch Head, Mr. Edanny D. Caldea – Account Officer for FSME Loan, Mr. Sanny Rey N. Jocson – Account Officer for Salary Loan, Ms. Sheila Mae J. Rejano – Teller, Ms. Krizelle Aya P. Bandiolam – Deputy Internal Auditor, and Ms. Czarina Mae C. Jemeno – New Accounts Clerk.
The province of Negros Occidental is also known as the “Sugarbowl of the Philippines”. The sugar industry is the lifeblood of its economy, producing more than half of the country’s sugar. Fifteen (15) sugar centers are located throughout the lowland areas of the province. Negros Occidental also has a cottage industry that produces handicrafts made from indigenous materials.
Producers Bank offers a wide array of products and services that intends to cater to the saving and credit needs of farmers and small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs), teachers, LGU employees, market vendors and many others. Producers Bank also offers banking services such as ATM services, bank to bank fund transfer through PESONET, and other services as a direct agent of Western Union – the largest remittance company in the world.
The opening of these branches is Producers Bank’s response to the call of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to provide financial services to the countryside to promote financial inclusive growth for every Filipino.