KALAKBAY - Bangko Kabayan Official Website
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KALAKBAY - Bangko Kabayan Official Website
EDITORIAL “KALAKBAY” Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagtangkilik sa TINIG. Ang marinig ang inyong mga papuri para sa nakaraang edisyon ay maituturing nang isang personal na tagumpay. Bangko Kabayan: EAGLE AWARDEE for the 7th TIME By: Ana Karmela Amante (Marketing) Sa BK, patuloy ang tagumpay at ating paglalakbay. Noong mga buwan ng Abril hanggang Hunyo, maraming mga pangyayari ang masaya nating nasaksihan. Ito ang panahon na ang bawat isa ay ating muling naging “Kalakbay”. Nariyan ang “green day” ng Microfinance Unit, at ang sunud-sunod na mga “summer outings” at “get together”. Hindi natin malilimutan ang mga masasayang pagdiriwang na ito. Mayroon din tayong kasamahan na naglakbay upang tuklasin sa mas malalim na paraan ang kultura ng ibang bansa. Mayroon din naman na muling nagbalik. Nakamtan ng BK ang kanyang ika-pitong EAGLE Award. Ang kasiyahan na dulot nito ay hindi lamang nanatili sa ating mga empleyado, nakarating rin ang magandang balitang ito maging sa ating mga kliyente. Bagaman may mga maliliit na problema sa ating trabaho at personal na buhay, sama-sama natin itong hinaharap at patuloy ang paghahanap natin ng mga solusyon at kasagutan. Sa bandang huli, ang bawat karanasan ay kinapulutan natin ng mahahalagang aral. Nawa'y ang pagiging “KALAKBAY” natin ang isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit tayo mananatiling matibay sa pagharap sa hamon ng buhay… BK Timeline 2012 Apr 14 Clean-up Drive at Mt. Maculot 16 Smart Money/ 1 Pinoy Meeting 17 Awarding of Encash Raffle Winner May 1 BK-HRD joins Job Fair at SM Lipa & Batangas 3 MABS visit BK 7 Wearing of New Sets of Uniform Jun 2 Microfinance Green Day 4-15 CBS Training 7-8 BK joins MABS National Round Table Conference For the 7th time, BK again bested 70 participating rural banks nationwide, when it was hailed the only Eagle Achievement Awardee for 2011 by the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (RBAP-MABS). BK likewise received the Eagle Award in the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2010. MABS National Roundtable 2012 Eagle Awards is MABS' way of recognizing its outstanding partner rural banks. MABS conducts an annual assessment of the performance of its participating banks particularly in the area of Microfinance based on the bank's Efficiency, Asset Quality, Growth, Liability Structure, and Earnings (EAGLE). Those that met MABS standards for excellence are awarded the Eagle Achievement Award. The results of the annual assessment are presented to the rural banks with a score card format including written analysis and recommendations for improvement. The conference kicked-off with an opening remarks from RBAP President, Mr. Ian Eric Pama. In his speech, Mr. Pama emphasized the words, “Help me help you”, which, according to him, should be one of the how-to’s towards the relationship of a microfinance officer and the client. The Plaque of Recognition was awarded to BK during the 15th Round Table Conference held on June 7, 2012 at the Hyatt Hotel in Manila. The 7th EAGLE is particularly memorable because it is the last award ever that MABS is giving before the program finally folds out in September this year. “RBAP-MABS @ 15”. This was the theme for this year’s RBAPMABS NRT Conference as the program not only celebrates its 15th year anniversary but its 15 years of continuous support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Philippines as well. This was followed by the Keynote Address of Chuchi G. Fonacier, Managing Director, Supervision & Examination Subsector II of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). After which, Session 1 about Price Transparency was facilitated by Gerardo Butardo, Acting Deputy Director, MSME Finance Specialist of BSP. For session 2 entitled “Eagle Scorecard 2011”, it was facilitated by Jennifer Sabianan, Microfinance Specialist of MABS, Vivian Lim, Human Resource Director of First Valley Bank, and Teresa Ganzon, Managing Director for Strategic Planning – BK. Continued to page 2 ... 2 TINIG April - June 2012 BK EVENTS BK joins the Simukmani Festival By: Arfeo Javier (RBB) Rosario Batangas – a growing municipality located at the southern part of Batangas Province staged a week-long celebration from June 5-10, 2012 of its 325th Foundation Day entitled “IT’S MORE FUN IN ROSARIO BATANGAS.” It was highlighted by various programs and activities which included a Food Fair (June 5), DRUM and LYRE Parade (June 6), MEGA Jobs Fair and MBA Singing Contest (June 7), Kasalang Bayan , “Ang PINAKA ng Rosario” and Kundiman (June 8), Foundation Day – SINUKMANI FESTIVAL & Mutya ng Rosario (June 9), and Mountain Bike Challenge (June 10). Of these activities, BK-RBB participated in the Drum and Lyre Parade. The event created a festive mood in Rosario Batangas, which Bangko Kabayan witnessed. Certificate of Appreciation was awarded to every sponsors and participants like BK as a gesture of the local government's gratitude for being a valuable and active partner in the success of the 325th FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATION of Rosario Batangas. BK: Eagle Awardee… Continued from page 1 In the evening, RBAP-MABS 15th Anniversary and Awards Dinner was held where BK received its 7th Eagle Achievement Award as well as its Mix Market Certificate. On the second day, Sessions three to nine were held consecutively. Mrs. Ganzon was one of the 2 panelists for the 3rd session entitled “Results of the Study on Multiple Lending and the Challenges Faced by Banks”. Meanwhile Atty. Francis Ganzon was one of the speakers in session 7 entitled “Transforming Microinsurance from Service to a Business. The RBAP NRT Conference is an annual event that intends to increase every participating banks’ awareness on the latest trends and innovation in microfinance. Gicaro is a retired Biology teacher of Batangas National By: Ana Karmela Amante (Marketing) High School (BNHS). Since she is now A client of Bangko Kabayan (BK) – wheelchair-bound due to diabetes compliCuenca Branch (CBB), Betty Gicaro, 64, cations, her first cousin, Nancy Marasiwon the Raffle of Electronic Network gan, does the bank transactions for her. Cash Tellers (ENCASH), Inc amounting Isabel Montealto, BK-CBB Manager said, to Php.64,287.00 “This (referring to the prize) is really for “It’s a gift from the Lord” said Bettry her,” as she saw the condition of Gicaro Gicaro, 64, winner of the 2012 ENCASH sitting on her wheel chair. Raffle when asked “God really chose her,” she added. about her thought why she won. Upon receiving her prize, Gicaro depos(what does she ited some amount on her account at BKthink why does CBB. she won). ENCASH is a partner of BK which proDuring the awardvides the ATM machine of the bank. Aning of the said other winner of the said raffle is Analyn raffle (happened) Sayson, a budding entrepreneur from at BK-CBB, April Sorsogon, Bicol. 17 2012, the cash (Bangko Kabayan – Cuenca Branch also prize was handed received P10,000 as the partner of the by Marga Estebanlar, Director for Sales Grand Draw winner(their partner award) and Marketing – ENCASH. for the ENCASH Pangkabuhayan Promo Gicaro uses Automated Teller Machine last April 17, 2012. (As partner of the (ATM) of the said branch which made her Grand Draw winner, the rural bank were (as)a qualifier for the said raffle. entitled to P10,000)) BK-CBB’s Client wins ENCASH RAFFLE BK: Nakiisa sa Pista ng Balayan Drum, timba, hose at ang iba naman ay water gun at ang bawat tao na dumaraan ay hindi nakakawaglit By: Nelia Magbago (NBB) sa mga pagbuhos ng tubig. Mayroon ding mga banda ng mangAng lechon o litson sa tagalog ay orihinal aawit upang magpasaya sa mga tao. na pagkaing kastila. Ang “lechon de Masaya ang nasabing okasyon na sinalihan leche” ay nagmula sa mga salitang leche at ng iba’t-ibang grupo at samahan sa bayan lechon sa Espanyol na ang ibig sabihin ay ng Balayan. Ito ay sumisimbolo ng pasagatas at biik. salamat at pag-alala kay San Juan Bautista Tuwing Hunyo 24 kada taon, ipinagdirina syang patron ng nasabing lugar. Pagwang ang “Parada ng Lechon” sa Balayan, katapos ng parada ay pinagsasaluhan na Batangas kasabay ng kapistahan ng Bayan. ang litson na may malulutong na balat na Sa ika-limang pagkakataon, nakilahok ang BK-Balayan sa pagdiriwang sa panguntalagang mapapasaya ang sinuman sa guna ni OIC Vicky Delos Reyes at ilang bawat kagat. Kaya naman ang Parada ng empleyado ng Bangko mula NBB, CLC, Lechon ay tumatak na sa isipan ng CLG, SJB, IBB at Exec. maraming tao hindi lamang sa lalawigan Maaga pa lamang ay naghanda na ang mga ng Batangas kundi sa buong Pilipinas. tao para sa “Parada ng Lechon” at “Basaan”, ito rin kase ang selebrasyon na ‘syang sumisimbolo sa ritwal ng bautismo ni San Juan Bautista kay Hesus. Iba’t-ibang uri ng litson ang makikita sa parada na ang desenyo ay naaayon sa kanilang inilalahad na samahan. Kabikabila ang mga grupo ng mga mambabasa na may malalaking April - June 2012 TINIG 3 UP CLOSE & PERSONAL CBS Team at a Glance By: Mary Frances Bathan (CBS) It’s been more than six months since we became part of the CBS team and still a lot of our curious BK friends keep on asking what we are doing. What does CBS stand for? What happens soon? CBS stands for Core Banking System and this is what we are working for as a team. Our team (Josephine Caraig, Cheryl Mangubat, Merlita Miguel, Vic Gutierrez, Maria Genelyn Dimaculangan, May Ilustre and yours truly) was formed to be part of the Support group who will work on BK's migration to a new and highly sophisticated on-line computer system. All of these will not be possible without the help and support from our department head, Ms. Ollie Perez, and the rest of the MIS team, who have been very supportive of us since day one. Last June 4-15, 2012, a 2-week Core team training was held at the Data Center with representatives from the Operations, Accounting and Audit department and was facilitated by Mr. Norman Santiago of Infopro. This system training covered the CIF, CA/SA, FD and GL modules. The course objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ICBA banking application, its functions, system features and operation workflows wherein after every discussion participant was given time to apply the knowledge acquired through hands-on exercises. This training will be our reference in coming up with a User’s Guide that will be used during the End User Training (EUT) and will basically be our guide for the rest of the project implementation. The team has been doing a lot of preparation for this project. To be part of this is very challenging. It requires a lot of extra time and effort. But who said we cannot mix work with pleasure? Good thing that despite the busy schedule, the team can still manage to balance time for work and fun. This project is a work in progress. Nothing is definite for now until it finally goes live. But we can only expect another level of providing a more improved system and a more efficient service to our beloved clients. A pose from CBS Team with IT and CCU personnel. 4 TINIG April - June 2012 Eat, Pray, Love... By: Neil Marundan ast March 27 was the start of my adventure to Rome. I was chosen to attend a religious formation organized by the volunteers of Focolare. At first I was hesitant to go. I had many worries on my mind - from the expenses, the language, the food, the weather, and the religious formation itself. But then, I realized this trip will allow me to experience new things. Like getting out of my comfort zone. It took a total of eighteen (18) hours of travel by plane to reach the land of wine, pasta, and pizza. It was long but “sobrang sulit naman”. One of the things I noticed first was the architectural design of the buildings and its surroundings. Old, some are ruined, forgotten and were tested by the passing of many decades. Like in the Julia Roberts' movie with the same title, these buildings never fail to catch the attention and appreciation of the tourists. When you actually see in person the St. Peter’s Church, Colosseum, and many old buildings, you cannot help but love them. For me, it was an opportunity to stop for a while, reflect and recognize their unique beauty. A tourist in Rome like me couldn't help but adore these magnificent buildings. Those structures may have their own imperfections, hurts, and history but people from all walks of life longs to see them. As Vance Havner says: “God uses broken things”. It takes a broken soil to produce a crop; broken clouds that give rain; broken grain that produces bread, and a broken bread that gives strength. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume. Life on earth is heaven if only mutual love and acceptance would be the culture of everyone. I guess this is the reason why God made us all different from each other. In these differences showed our opportunity to love and respect each one. Pride leads us to love ourselves first and be alienated from our neighbors and to the rest of humanity. Love, kindness, generosity, truthfulness and humility are some of the virtues all of us can practice. As mere humans, we are not perfect. All of us have our own weaknesses and deformity which can be likened to those grand structures in Rome. God uses mightily those who have been hurt deeply and in this respect, being broken could be a blessing. It was the same when I finally saw the community of Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement. The culture of loving is very visible in each and every person I met. At some point though, I felt I was not worthy of their kind treatment. Despite the differences in the language, culture, and religion, this people taught me how to accept everyone. The word “tutti” in Italian means “everybody”, and everyone has this mutual love and respect for each other. The presence of Jesus inside the Mariapolis Center is really amazing. The food is really great in Rome! Pasta with basil and olive oil; soup with black beans with bread as hard as stone with “burro” (means butter). I drank “gasata” water (like a gasflavored mineral water was how it tasted!). It was fun and it was worth it! With all the kindness I received inside the Mariapolis Center at Castel Gandolfo, I truly felt humbled. You can actually see and feel that God is really present in each and every person. Our struggles in life is an opportunity to recognize the presence of God. My trip to Rome taught me to see and experience the true meaning of love; to recognize God in each present moment. To accept everyone for who they are is also like God accepting us and loving us unconditionally. Who knows, you could be the next person to eat, pray, and love in Rome. UP CLOSE & PERSONAL IRBFI: BK Heart and Soul (TINIG interview with the New Executive Director of Ibaan Rural Bank Foundation Inc.) By: Gerneil Rivera OMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – one of the five (5) BK core values that all of us are trying to live by in different ways. BK, through the various programs of the IRBFI, gives us a glimpse of how every opportunity is taken in order to practice this core value. 1. Who is the new Executve Director of Ibaan Rural Bank Foundation Inc. (IRBFI)? Alexis S. Partoza is a person who lives his life in the present moment with and for the people around him. He is an "ex -sem" as others would call him, having studied in the seminary for eight years. However, he then left the seminary to answer God's call for another vocation . He now joins us to serve the interests of the needy under the roof of the IRBFI. 2. How do you feel as the new IRBFI Executive Director? I feel blessed. I am in the point of realization that I am here for a purpose. I know that there's a lot to do, for us to address and to meet the needs of different communities. 3. What is the role of the Foundation in the operations of BK? Let's go back to the mission and vision of IRBFI. IRBFI is BK's partner in developing countryside by providing funding and other necessities for the promotion of enterpreneurship and growth specially in micro and small enterprises, campaign for sustainable development and value formation among employees, clients, stockholders, and community. Its mission is to inculcate and to strengthen the culture of sharing among its stakeholders by supporting the growth and advancement of the rural community where Bangko Kabayan operates. It is very true that the incorporators of the Foundation way back 1996, Anno Domini, believed that IRBFI would promote, assist, undertake and maintain programs, projects, or enterprises for the upliftment and development of all individuals and communities regardless of race, creed, or religion under its care. 4. What are the programs of the IRBFI? The major programs of IRBFI are: a. SCHOLARSHIP – we have 7 scholars, all in college level. Three (3) of them are already in 4th year level; one (1) in 3rd year; two (2) in 2nd year; and one (1) in 1st year. b. ENTREP – ESKWELA – a program for entrepreneurship and management. It started last 2008 and has been rolled out in Cuenca, Rosario, San Jose, Mabini and Calaca. c. ADOPT – A – SCHOOL PROGRAM – right now in cooperation with Bangko Kabayan, the Foundation supports TEN MOVES!(The Entire Nation MOVES!) by the Department of Education to raise fund in order to build 10,000 classrooms by the year 2013. d. LIVELIHOOD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – in living its mission, the Foundation studies and plans how to help micro, small and medium enterprises in sustaining their business and lives. 5. Is there an organization being supported by IRBFI? Yes, it is Atikha Overseas Workers and Communities Initiative, Inc. (Atikha) which has established a program for children of migrant workers in response to the growing social cost brought about by feminization of migration. It is very fulfilling seeing the children of OFWs become aware of their parents' situation abroad, and their responsibility to spend wisely and to save the money coming from the sweat and blood of their parents. 6. Aside from you who are the key persons being involved in this unit? For almost 16 years of the existence of the foundation, it is noteworthy to give the names behind the (foundation)legacy of the Foundation. The past Executive Directors are: Ms. Violeta Echague Ms. Fides Ganzon – Ofrecio Ms. Mary Ann Olan Ms. Cristina Ganzon Ms. Belen Velasquez At present, here are the persons behind the name of Ibaan Rural Bank Foundation Inc.: Ms. Teresa M. Ganzon is the President of the Foundation, Ms. Rose acts as the treasurer; Mr. Neil Marundan and Mr. Gerneil Rivera give support to the foundation, the scholars and of course our BK volunteers who are always there to sacrifice and share their time and effort for the needy. 7. How can the employees support IRBFI? By being a part of IRBFI as volunteers! There's always an existing challenge for everyone to live naturally with and for others as social human beings. IRBFI encourages everyone to live not (to live) just by instincts, but to live because of love, and to love in order to live. The Foundation promotes volunteerism, involvement, and active participation among BK employees, staff and management for its outreach activities and programs. May this culture of sharing and loving spread among all of us everyday. April - June 2012 TINIG 5 TIDBITS S.H.E Significant Human Experience By: Jennilyn Baculo (BDU) Koinonia: Dulot ay Pagbabago Ang buhay ko noon ay magulo at masalimuot. Marami akong tanong na hindi ko mahanapan ng kasagutan. May mga agam-agam na pinipilit kong alisin at kalimutan. Ang mga ito ay dulot na rin ng karanasan ko sa aking pamilya. Hindi naging maayos ang pakikitungo namin sa isa't-isa ng aking ama. May mga pagkakataon na naging mabigat ang kanyang kamay sa akin. Sa kabila ng pagpupumilit kong maging mahusay na “scholar” at magkaroon ng “summer job”, ay sakit ng kalooban ang kanyang naging sukli. Naghiwalay ang aking mga magulang noong ako ay 19 taon pa lamang at ang responsibilidad sa aking pinakabatang kapatid ay nalipat sa akin. Dahil na rin sa lungkot na nadarama ko sa aking pamilya ay hindi ko na rin maiwasan na maging mahina. Kaya sa edad na 23, ako ay nakapag-asawa at nagdalangtao. Sa sitwasyong ito, inisip ko na nangyari ang lahat dahil sa kapabayaan ng aking ama sa aming pamilya. Puno ng galit ang aking puso, at hindi ko namalayan na hanggang sa sarili kong anak ay naging kasing higpit ako ng aking ama. Hindi ko siya pinapayagan na umiyak kapag siya ay nasasaktan. Malaking pagbabago ang nagawa ng KOINONIA sa akin. Dahil sa KOINONIA, naunawaan ko ang mga nagawa ng tatay ko sa amin at ang mga karanasan ko bilang 6 TINIG April - June 2012 magulang. Nagkaroon ng kasagutan ang aking mga tanong. Ang mabigat kong puso ay gumaan. Ang pasanin sa likod ko ay kaagad na nawala at naging positibo ang lahat. Higit sa lahat, dahil sa KOINONIA ay nagawa kong patawarin ang aking tatay. Natanggap ko sa puso ko ang lahat ng mayroon sa kanya kasama na ang maluwag na pagtanggap sa aking kapatid sa ama. Ika -22,ng Mayo, 2012- isang araw matapos ang koinonia ay pumanaw ang aking ama. Masakit na hindi ko siya nakita, subalit laking pasasalamat ko dahil sa puso at isip ko ay napatawad ko na siya bago siya nawala. Nagawa kong maunawaan ang mga pangyayari noon dahil sa magandang karanasan sa KOINONIA. Hindi ko ito malilimutan habang ako ay nabubuhay. Batid ko na lahat kami na dumalo sa gawaing ito ay maaring nabago ang buhay. Great Experience at Mariapolis By: Evangeline Andal (Audit) When I was invited to join the Mariapolis for a Focolare Movement , I was hesitant to join because 1 st, I have no idea on that organization and 2nd I have to leave on Friday because the event was good for 3 days w/c was from April 27-29, 2012 (Friday- Sunday) at Tagaytay City. But due to curiosity, I decided to join. Upon arrival at the venue, there was one thing I noticed on the faces of people I encountered, they all wear gratifying smile. Another thing that I observed was the band which gave sign that the program was about to start and sometimes gave intermission number. The first activity on the first day was sharing acts of love of each group from different places. It was like sharing their charitable acts to other people whether financial, emotional or spiritual. The afternoon activity made the intensity high. All walks of life were encouraged to dance. At that moment, I could see them with young heart and full of happiness. In line activities on the second day were also full of fun and excitement. We had group sharing where the topic was about the things you want to stop, start and continue. We also played different kinds of “Palarong Pinoy” that were so enjoying and refreshing. These activities gave us the opportunity to be acquainted with each other. Evening came and we were all amazed with the presentation of Gens. Everyone starting from 2 y/o and above gave their full efforts and energy just to make the audience mesmerized. I think the enthusiasm to perform came from their inspiration to offer their talents to God. They were all talented and never kept their talents on themselves. The third and last day was a little bit sad because we had to bid goodbye with the new friends. Nevertheless, it was just a dot compared with the overflowing happiness inside our hearts. The good deeds of Chiara Lubich (founder of Focolare) that were instilled into our minds and hearts will always be treasured. I know that she just started the act of love but it's up to us to continue its power. UNO! BRANCH & DEPARTMENT UPDATES “Green Day”: Microfinance Teambuilding 2012 By: Ellaine Yabyabin (Microfinance) Ika- 2 ng Hunyo 2012, muling nagdiwang ang Microfinance Department para sa nakamit na EAGLE Award. Isang sama-samang gawain o “Green Day” ang ginanap sa Matabungkay Beach Resort and Hotel sa Lian Batangas na dinaluhan ng mga regular Account Officers (2011), Supervisors at MF Head. Naiibang “Green Day at Team Building” ang isinagawa na pinamunuan ni Rev. Fr. Carlos “Caloy” P. Paglicawan. Ang nasabing “Team Building” ay hindi upang magtagisan ng lakas at galing sa stratehiya upang manalo sa bawat palaro bagkus ito ay upang pagtibayin ang pagkakaisa at tiwala sa bawat isa bagamat nagmula sila sa iba’t ibang sangay ng Bangko Kabayan. Ang mga palaro ay may kinalaman sa kahalagan ng pagrespeto at pagtingin sa kabutihan ng ating kapwa. Sa unang larong “1-7” ay natutunan ng mga AO ang pagiging sensitibo at tamang pamamaraan ng pakikiramdam at pakikinig. Isa pang activity– “Are you god?”, sinubok hanapin ng lahat kung sino ang assigned “God” habang nakapiring ang mga mata. Ang mga aral na natutunan dito ay: dumadaan ang lahat sa mga pagsubok habang patuloy na inaabot ang mga layunin sa buhay, mahalaga ang ating kapwa o ang “iba” na tumutulong sa atin sa pag-abot ng mga pangarap at maraming tukso ang kailangan nating mapaglabanan upang tayo ay maging mabuting tao. Sa pagtatapos ng session, isang “Monument” ang nabuo na siyang magpapaalala sa lahat ng mga mahahalagang aral na natutunan sa araw na iyon. Pagkatapos ng tanghalian, kasabay ng pagbuhos ng malakas na ulan ay ang malakas na tawanan at walang katapusang kwentuhan. Ang bawat isa’y may kanya-kanyang pinagkaabalahan, mayroong nagkantahan, naligo sa dagat, naglaro ng basketbol, batuhang bola, prisoner, at marami pang iba. At bago matapos ang araw, sa pangalawang pagkakataon ay nagbigay ng pagkilala at parangal sa mga natatanging Account Officers na nagpakita ng dedikasyon at sipag sa kanilang trabaho. Muli ay pumili ng tinaguriang “Excellent and Promising Account Officers” batay sa kanilang year-end performance. Nakakapagod man ang araw na iyon, ngunit mababanaag sa mga mukha ng bawat isa ang saya sa maghapong iyon dala ang mga aral na natutunan na magiging gabay sa mas lalo pang ipagkatatagumpay sa pagabot ng mga pangarap at layunin sa buhay ng bawat isa sa Microfinance Department. The New Audit Team By: Jenniline Abratique (Audit) In 2011, a new team of young, hopeful individuals has emerged to complete an already successful internal audit department of Bangko Kabayan. Currently led and supervised by an admirable young man, Mr. Patrick John K. Vergara, who took the reins in February 2012, and with Leorym De Ocampo, Noelyn Pascual, Evangeline Andal, Lualdee Mae De Villa, and yours truly as members, the team started this journey of strengthening the bank's internal audit, functioning foremost to assure that proper internal control is in place. A lot have already happened this year. Branch audit has already reached half-way. All of us in the team have undergone both internal and external trainings as well to help us understand more the relevance and contribution of internal audit in the vitality of the bank. We have gone to branches in order for management to see the former's actual situation through us. We argued, we affirmed, we were humbled, we learned, we had been giving advice since then, we found new friends, we were tired. But on top of it all, we had fun. If we seem unfaltering during audit, it is because we do not want to behave in any way that would create an impression of diminished independence. We do not want to besmirch the integrity that our function requires of us. Yes, you can liken us to policemen because we may look frightening and intimidating for some. But we are also friends. We are also individuals, and most importantly, we are BK employees who, like everyone else, want to contribute to the upliftment of our bank. Our relationship may get rough due to work-related circumstances, but be assured of this, at the end of the day, we share one common mission and vision. We are united by the values that Bangko Kabayan has instilled in each one of us. April - June 2012 TINIG 7 HR CORNER BK Implements ATM Payroll By: Mariedol Guerra (HRD) Looking at the advantages of using ATM card, last June 2012, Bangko Kabayan started using BPI ATM Card for payroll disbursement. Many factors were considered before shifting to a new mode of disbursement, one of those is the confidentiality of employees’ net pays. Previously, over-the-counter withdrawals are being practiced, wherein tellers can view the employees’ net pays. With the use of ATM card, the confidentiality of payroll is being addressed. Another thing is to lessen BK tellers’ transaction to give way for the external clients. BK employees embrace the changes that technology brings to their lives. With ATM cards, BK employees can enjoy payroll withdrawals even on weekends; online shopping; and bills payment even at home. They can also view and check their accounts details by logging in at BPI website. For other concerns, please contact HRD. TINIG Editor-in-Chief: Gerneil Rivera Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Atty. Juliet Patulot, Ryan Carlo Magtoto News writers: Ana Karmela Amante, Arfeo Javier, Nelia Magbago, Mariedol Guerra Feature writers: Neil Marundan, Gerneil Rivera Contributors: Mary Frances Bathan, Jennilyn Baculo, Evangeline Andal, April Ellaine Yabyabin, Jenniline Abratique Layout Artist: April Briones Managing Editor: Rowena Llarena Adviser: Teresa Ganzon For questions, suggestions, or contributions, email us at [email protected] Congratulations! We are proud of you. Donna Gracia P. Mantuano Passed the May 2012 CPA Board Examination