BOF reveals 2014 milestone

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Bank of Florida opened the year with a bang when they announced over the week its consolidation with an equally established institution in rural banking – Bank of Lubao, in a billboard unveiling ceremony held at the House of David (HD) Central Park Grounds, Olongapo-Gapan road, Barangay San Jose, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

Bank of Florida Chairman/President Teresa David-Carlos and Bank of Lubao Chairman/President and now one of BOF’s Senior Executive Vice Presidents (SEVP) Reynaldo S. David led the unveiling ceremony of a fifteen (15) feet billboard which reveals a picture of stronger partnership between two strong rural banks in Central Luzon.

Soaring high. BOF is now ready for bigger challenges

“It is with deep pride and honor that we give you a bigger and stronger rural bank. Our promise to offer the best customer experience remains the same, if not better.” Chairman and President Carlos stated.

Chairman/President Reynaldo David also showed enthusiasm on the consolidation. He said that he strongly believes that Bank of Lubao clients will be better served by the consolidated bank. For one, it will also be powered by a world-class core banking system called FinnOne, upgrading its customer service to a new level of experience.

Also present during the ceremony are Bank of Florida Chairman Emeritus Ladislao Sibal-David, Board members Atty. Carmelino M. Roque and Erasmo T. Cruz, other members of its top management led by its Senior Executive Vice Presidents (SEVPs) Susan David-Nunga, Dale Dennis M. David and Analiza O. Pulido, Executive Vice President Jaime P. Panganiban and Corporate Secretary Atty. Paul S. Maglalang.

BOF SEVP Analiza O. Pulido welcomes guests (L-R) House of David Founder and Bank of Florida Chairman Emeritus Ladislao Sibal-David, BOF SEVP Susan David-Nunga, Anne David

during the press conference. and Paolo David-Carlos

BOF SEVP and former Chairman/President of Bank BOF Chairman and President Teresa David-Carlos

of Lubao Reynaldo S. David delivers his speech. announces the consolidation of Bank of Florida

and Bank of Lubao

Chairman/President Carlos and SEVP David BOF’s Top Management (L-R standing) SEVP Analiza Pulido

answers the questions from the media. EVP Jaime Panganiban, SEVP Reynaldo S. David, Board

Member Atty. Carmelino Roque, SEVP Dale Dennis David,

Corporate Secretary Atty. Paul Maglalang

(L-R sitting) SEVP Susan David-Nunga, Chairman Emeritus Ladislao Sibal-David

and Chairman/President Teresa David-Carlos

Members of the press were invited at the Gustav Cafe in a press conference which followed immediately after the unveiling ceremony. During the press conference, Chairman/President Carlos expressed her excitement in announcing the consolidation of Bank of Florida and Bank of Lubao. According to her, this milestone marks better opportunities for the people within and outside Pampanga. Bank of Florida and Bank of Lubao is now considered a single banking institution and will henceforth bear the name BOF (A Rural Bank).

As a consolidated bank, BOF now has 15 branches and is expected to expand in the coming years in its aim to become a Regional Champion. – MFD