Equicom Savings Bank
Insured up to ₱1M per depositor Regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Member

About Equicom Savings Bank

A medium-sized savings bank established on September 29, 2008. Member of the Equicom Group; majority-owned by Antonio L. Go.

A thrift bank for SMEs and consumers

Nine branches in NCR, Southern Luzon, and Visayas, with ATMs on-site and BancNet access nationwide.

Equicom corporate presence

As of end-December 2018, the Bank was among the country’s top 20 thrift banks (in a group of 51 small, medium, and large thrift banks) in terms of total assets, total deposits, total loan portfolio volume, and return on equity. At present, EqB has a total of 9 branches strategically located in the National Capital Region (NCR), Southern Luzon, and Visayas. It maintains ATMs in all its branches and in select off-site locations. Cardholders have access to over 20,000 BancNet ATMs nationwide and over one (1) million Visa Plus ATMs worldwide.

The Bank’s corporate vision is to be the preferred savings bank of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers. Its corporate mission aims to provide stakeholders, the banking public, shareholders, and employees alike, with responsive and innovative solutions and excellent service. EqB is the first bank to receive the Pagtugon Award bestowed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in 2012, recognizing excellence in responding to issues or concerns of clients referred by the BSP.

EqB assures efficient and personalized service, pursues optimized return on shareholder investment, and ensures continuous professional growth and personal well-being of employees. It also seeks synergy with business partners and promotes corporate social responsibility.

Vision

To be the bank of choice of the communities we serve by placing our customers at the heart of our business, providing great customer experience and effective customer journey through convenient and innovative financial products and excellent services.

Mission

  1. To be the trusted partner of consumers, medium and small-sized businesses in realizing their financial goals
  2. To build strong customer relationships and strengthen these relationships by providing sound financing and excellent service
  3. To be a well-managed thrift bank to provide above average returns to our shareholders
  4. To help our communities, customers, employees and shareholders prosper
  5. To ensure the professional growth and personal well-being of our employees

Brand offerings

  • Deposits (Savings, Checking, and Time Deposits)
  • Consumer Loans (Auto, Home, Personal, and Salary Loans)
  • Business and Corporate Loans
  • Credit, Debit, and Prepaid Cards (Visa-branded products)
  • Cash Management Facilities (Checkwriting, Deposit Pick-up Service, and Payroll Account Arrangement)
  • Online and Phone Banking Facilities · Fund Management

Board of Directors

Nine directors and officers of the board.

NameRole
Antonio L. Go Chairman Former Chairman of Equitable PCI Bank; Founder and President of Equitable Card Network, Inc. Chairman of Visa International Asia-Pacific (1998–2005); Director since 1980; member of the Executive Committee of Visa International Worldwide.
Rene J. Buenaventura Vice Chairman Former President & Chief Executive Officer of Equitable PCI Bank; serves as EqB Board Vice Chairman.
Esther S. GoDirector
Edgar J. Sia IIDirector
Ricardo V. MartinIndependent Director
Teresita M. AlegreIndependent Director
Edward G. WenceslaoIndependent Director
Michael R. ManriqueAdviser to the Board
Marian Joanne K. Co-PuaCorporate Secretary

Senior Management

22 officers.

NameTitle / role
Jaime Valentin L. AranetaPresident
Atty. Darwin R. BawarChief Legal Counsel and Head – Legal Services Division
Haydee Victoria A. CajilogHead – Central Operations Group
Ma. Eleanor Christina S. CastanedaHead – Retail Finance Division
Jean L. ClederaHead – Internal Audit Division
Rainelda I. GravesHead – Branch Banking Group
Orlando R. JavierHead – Legarda Branch / Sales & Client Engagement
Corinna M. RodriguezHead – Credit Management Division
Jonileen David-AnchetaChief Compliance Officer
Teresa Kathy F. AntangOfficer-In-Charge – Risk Management Division
Ma. Theresa F. AtienzaHead – Customer Experience and Card Operations Division
Rudolph B. BalajadiaHead – Central Processing Services Division
Howell D. BaluyutFinancial Controller
Christopher H. CasacopHead – Corporate Planning and Central MIS Division
Armando P. CruzHead – Operation Risk Management Department
Melanie P. ElizondoHead – Calamba Branch
Maria Rachelle A. FajatinHead – Treasury Division
Cheryle Lou R. PamplinaHead – Corporate Salary Loans Department
Elmer M. PlantaHead – Production Systems Unit
Rey Anthony E. SalazarHead – I.T. Operations
Rossana M. SantosHead – Corporate Resources Group
Josemaria P. ValdesHead – Project Management Department

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