Believe or not, I started saving up when my kids went to college. The money was intended for their emergency college fund or extracurricular fees in school. I was working then and 70% of my salary went to that savings alone. Up until then, I learned the value of keeping up something for me and my kids. It helped a lot during enrollment and emergency. They are all professionals now. I still get to keep that savings though.
Now that I am alone I wanted to open up a savings account for my future travel. Until, I spotted an RCBC branch near where I lived and decided to open up an account, and discovered that they have an amazing promo for an all expense paid European trip. I am keeping my fingers crossed for this promo.
Rizal Commercial Bank Corporation (RCBC), one of the leading
universal banks in the Philippines, today unveils its new corporate logo and
tagline "We believe in you,” which signals the start of a new era of
providing excellent and trusted banking services for Filipinos.
“This milestone signals the arrival of a more committed,
refreshed and re-energized RCBC, that is ready to meet the demands of the
ever-changing Philippine banking industry,” said RCBC President and CEO Gil A.
Buenaventura.
“We believe in you” is not just a tagline for RCBC, but a battle cry to show our unwavering support and trust to the indomitable Filipino spirit. At the same time, this new corporate thrust is meant to encourage Filipinos not only to dream, but to pursue their passions and dreams, and turn them into reality whether it’s traveling to your dream destination, venturing into a new business, or purchasing a new home or car,” Buenaventura stressed.
The simpler, younger and more minimalist logo embodies
RCBC’s new mission of being more accessible to younger Filipino depositors, who
are looking for better ways to save and grow their money, the RCBC president
added.
Ces Natividad, RCBC Chief Marketing Officer, reveals that
the new logo and corporate tagline are the bank’s response to the changing
market.
“We wanted to know what products and services today‘s depositors actually need, and we strived to understand what makes them believe and trust a particular bank. We realized that today’s depositors need an approachable bank that responds to their needs, and believes in the value of their dreams and aspirations,” Natividad shared.
“RCBC wants Filipinos to know that the bank believes that there is no limit in the things they can achieve it they decide to start building their future early. especially with a strong banking partner, ready to advise them every step of the way. We are providing more emphasis to younger depositors, who need more guidance in managing their money,” Natividad added.
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Estimates from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed
that 1/3 of the Philippine population are millennials. A 2015 Labor Force
Survey, also by the PSA, showed that 47.1 percent of the 42 million labor force
belongs to the 15-34 age group. This means that more and younger Filipinos need
bank services to manage their finances.
Natividad cited a wide array of RCBC products that allow
customers to save and conveniently manage their hnances. These include RCBC’s
Debit Cards, which depositors can get when they open an RCBC savings or
checking account. She also emphasized RCBC’s product portfolio which customers
can manage online such as the Unit Investment Trust Funds and iSave, an
automatic deduction from existing RCBC accounts, done every payroll, which
helps depositors to set aside money for future use.
Natividad also cited the unli 0% option of RCBC Bankard,
which gives cardholders the flexibility to manage their expenses.
The bank’s brand refresh comes as RCBC enters its 57th year
of excellent business in the Philippines. The bank reached a consolidated net
income of P1 billion in the first quarter of 2017. it also showed more strength
as assets increased to P526 billion as of March 2017. RCBC’s total number of
branches also increased to 489 while ATM terminals increased to more than 1,500 nationwide as of the
first quarter of 2017.
“We are confident that the new brand logo and new corporate tagline, and the reenergized service of the bank, will resonate with more Filipinos. We believe that they can accomplish great things if they put their hearts and mind into it, and RCBC will always be their partner to help them succeed,” Natividad added.
