MANILA, Philippines – China Banking Corp. (China Bank) has opened four new branches before the end of the year, bringing its network count to 295.
In a statement, the bank said it opened new branches in Guagua, Pampanga; Jaro, Iloilo; Roxas, Isabela; and Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija.
The new offices are the bank’s 13th branch in Pampanga, fifth in Iloilo, fourth in Isabela, and sixth in Nueva Ecija.
The bank noted the full-service branches will be open from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All of which are equipped with an automated teller machine (ATM) and a night depository box for a 24/7 service.
At the same time, its thrift bank arm, China Bank Savings has opened two mini branches before the end of 2013.
The savings bank’s new mini branches are located at Savemore Amang Rodriguez Branch in Pasig City and at Savemore Acacia Estates Branch in Taguig City.
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This now brought CBS’ mini branches count to 11, 10 of which are at Savemore locations and one at Fil-Oil in Tanuan, Batangas.
China Bank noted CBS mini branches offer face to face interaction with tellers and e-banking services. These offices are open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and are also equipped with an ATM, night depository and an online banking kiosk.
China Bank’s new branches and the thrift bank’s newly opened mini-branches bring the whole network’s count to 368.
The bank has opened 12 China Bank branches and 25 CBS branches and mini branches this year.
“China Bank plans to continue expanding its branch network to exceed the 400 mark by 2014,” the bank said.
