A Legacy of Community-focused Service

1984
1985
From 1985 to 2007
2008 Onward
Present Day

1984

  • January 30: Vigan Banco Rural Incorporada (VBRI) is founded as a fully Filipino-owned corporation. 
    • With its founding, VBRI establishes a legacy of service to the Vigan City community.
  • December 10: VBRI is officially registered as a rural bank with SEC Registration No. 0000123915.

1985

  • November 11: The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of the Philippines grants VBRI a Certificate of Authority to Operate No. B 1061.
  • November 18: VBRI begins operations with an authorized capital of P 2,000,000 divided into common and preferred shares. This demonstrates the founders’ commitment to financial stability for their customers.

From 1985 to 2007

VBRI opens a range of financial services to empower local communities in Vigan City, including:

  • Savings and time deposits to provide secure options for wealth growth
  • Specific and practical loan solutions that cater to diverse needs, i.e., agricultural, commercial, and employee salary loans. These loans are granted to employees of government and private entities. 
  • A minimal lending rate of 26 percent per annum is set up for regular borrowers. Loans covered by a Memorandum of Agreement charge an interest rate of 17 percent per annum.
  • To prioritize responsible lending practices, VBRI sets up competitive and adaptable interest rates on loans

2008 onward

  • December 31, 2008: Total resources breach P22.58 million. 
  • Customer trust in VBRI’s passion for community service is at an all-time high.

Present Day

  • VBRI runs with nine stockholders and 15 officers and employees providing exceptional and personalized customer service.
  • VBRI remains a 100% Filipino-owned corporation. It has been in continuous operation since 1985.

Vigan Banco Rural Incorporada is regulated by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas https://www.bsp.gov.ph

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