FICOBank Opens Its 29th Banking Unit in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija

FICOBank started year 2015 with a “big bang,” as it opened its 29th banking unit in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija on January 8, 2015. This undertaking is in line with the Bank’s continuing corporate thrust of banking network expansion.

The inauguration of FICOBank San Jose was quite a memorable one. The blessing-and-dedication rites were officiated by the Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose City, Most Rev. Roberto C. Mallari, DD. The traditional ribbon-cutting by the City Mayor, Hon. Marivic Violago-Belena, took place afterward. This was followed by the inaugural address from the Bank’s President & CEO, Mr. Herminio G. Ocampo. In his short talk, he shared vital information about the Bank, and expressed his views and hopes with regard to the capabilities and potentials of FICOBank San Jose, given the economic development and growth of the host city. He ended his address by introducing the Bank’s directors and officers (from the Treasury & Corporate Services Group and the Operation & Banking Services Group) in attendance, with special mention to the San Jose Branch team, ably led by its Branch Manager, Ms. Michelle A. Cadiz. It is worth mentioning that the Central & Northwest Luzon Area was in full force during the said event, as its Area Manager and all its Branch Managers were all present.

Through her inspirational message, Mayor Belena stressed her commitment—to the fullest extent—in serving the people of San Jose City and in welcoming those who seek business opportunities in their city, like FICOBank. She also conveyed how grateful she was for choosing their city, as the new branch site of FICOBank, for this would mean more financial services to the people in San Jose. She ended her message by imparting her hope for the Management of the Bank to comply with the city ordinance, requiring all establishments to hire 70 percent of their employees from the constituents of the city. In his response, the Chairman of the Board, Atty. Estalker A. Argonza, said that San Jose City is well-known to the people in Cagayan Valley than Cabanatuan City because it is the gateway (ingress and egress) of Region II. He added that the city’s natural and other endowments augur well for the business of the Bank, as they show all the signs for operational success. He also expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the warm welcome from the San Josenians, as well as his profound gratitude to all those who had made the inaugural event a successful one. Finally, in response to what the debonair mayor is hoping for, he declared that the Bank will soon be 100-percent compliant to the said city ordinance, and that most of the personnel of FICOBank San Jose are homegrown.

San Jose City is dubbed as a “City at the Crossroads.” As the city’s central business district provides easy access to Regions I and II, as well as to the provinces of Aurora, Tarlac and Bulacan in Region III, FICOBank believes that setting its most-recent market footprint in it is indeed a great opportunity in furthering its business purpose and in expanding its banking services.

The leader and members of the FICOBank San Jose team are firmly positive that commencing officially their branch operation on a believed-to-be-lucky number in the first month of the year is a good start for heaping greater accomplishments.

The San Jose Branch is conveniently located at Maharlika Hwy., F.E. Marcos, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija. The clients can get in touch with the branch’s personnel through telephone number (044) 958-2288.