Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To be a lead rural bank in the CALABARZON area offering a diversified portfolio of services to uplift the lives of the urban and rural communities.
Our Mission
- To provide access to capital for small, medium and micro business enterprise of the urban and rural communities.
- To provide the ordinary citizen the opportunity to increase their financial power.
- To provide personal, friendly, fast and efficient service to clients.
- To develop and instill our CORE VALUES:
F – aith
A – ccountability
I – ntegrity
T – eamwork
H – onesty
- To develop responsive business relationship with our clients.
- To build up and sustain professional team of leaders, capable of managing and operating a diverse portfolio of services.
History & Timeline
In early 1997, a group of businessmen and professionals from Batangas founded a rural bank named PROGRESSIVE RURAL BANK, INC. (PRBI), more widely known as PROGRESSIVE BANK. They bought a lot in Luta Norte, Malvar, Batangas where its head office was established. Progressive Rural Bank Inc. (PRBI) started its banking operations on January 8, 1998.
The bank was committed to better serving its growing clientele with a sense of distinction worthy of its name. That is why they decided to expand its service to neighboring provinces. And so, after a decade, Progressive Rural Bank, Inc.(PRBI) opened its first branch on May 8, 2008 along C.M. Recto Ave., the busy commercial center of Lipa City, Batangas.
On July 15, 2011, another branch was established at Crossing, Calamba City,a first component city located in the province of Laguna. Calamba City is known today as the “Second Richest City in CALABARZON”. After two years on December 21, 2013, another branch was established in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Santa Rosa is the premier city and hub of South Luzon.
Since the establishment in 1988, from five (5) employees, , PROGRESSIVE BANK is now operating with forty five (45) employees. As it is professionally managed by successful businessmen with peerless integrity, it is not surprising that despite it’s humble beginnings, PROGRESSIVE BANK has become one of the most admired rural banks in the region.
News and Updates
PRBI GENERAL ASSEMBLY 02/24/2024
Mar
14th
On February 24, 2024, the Progressive Bank Lipa Branch hosted the eagerly awaited PRBI GeneralAssembly, a pivotal event for the banking community. Bringing together Executive Committee members,managers, and employees, the assembly offered a forum for meaningful discussions, addressing topicssuch as memo reviews, audit concerns, and BSP updates. Through the exchange of ideas and the sharingof
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PRBI Christmas Party 2023
Mar
13th
On December 9, 2023, the Christmas Party at Pena Francia Event Place brought back the vibrant spirit ofthe 1960s. With a groovy theme evoking the swinging sixties, attendees enjoyed a nostalgic journey to atime of peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll. PRBI Family members donned retro attire, from bell-bottoms tominiskirts, adding to the atmosphere of
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PRBI GENERAL ASSEMBLY 09/02/2023
Sep
11th
We’re delighted to reflect on the success of our recent General Assembly where we welcomed and celebrated our latest team members while unveiling the captivating theme for this year’s Christmas festivities. It was a wonderful event that set the stage for a season filled with joy, unity, and unforgettable celebrations. Thank you for being a
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PRBI SUMMER OUTING 2023
Sep
11th
“Celebrating Summer: Progressive Bank’s 2023 Outing was a day filled with team bonding, gratitude, and fun in the sun. We enjoyed exciting activities, strengthened our connections, and expressed thanks to our outstanding team. The day was a reminder of our collective commitment to excellence and unity, leaving us with cherished memories to inspire our future
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PRBI GENERAL ASSEMBLY 06/03/2023
Sep
11th
The general assembly of Progressive Rural Bank Inc. in 2022 was an event of greatsignificance and collaboration. Held with the objective of fostering transparency and opencommunication, the assembly brought together the bank’s employees and the bank’sPresident. The gathering served as a platform to discuss the bank’s accomplishments,challenges, and future endeavors. It was a momentous occasion
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PRBI 25th ANNIVERSARY
Jun
16th
The 25-year anniversary of Progressive Rural Bank Inc. marked a significant milestone in the bank’s history. With a legacy rooted in serving the rural community, the bank celebrated two and a half decades of dedicated service and growth. The anniversary event brought together employees, executives, and esteemed guests to commemorate this remarkable achievement. It was
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PRBI Christmas Party 2022
Jun
16th
On December 10, 2022, the PRBI family gathered once again to celebrate their annual Christmas party, immersing themselves in the nostalgic theme of “Rollin’ in d 90s.” The atmosphere was electric as employees showcased their talents in cheering and enthusiastically took part in the exhilarating dance competition. Ultimately, it was the Lipa Branch team that
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PRBI GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2022
Jun
16th
The General Assembly of Progressive Rural Bank Inc. held on April 4, 2022, was an event of great significance and collaboration. Held with the objective of fostering transparency and open communication, the assembly brought together the bank’s employees and the bank’s President. The gathering served as a platform to discuss the bank’s accomplishments, challenges, and
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PRBI Christmas Party 2021
Dec
16th
PRBI family had gathered once again after a year and a half of strict lockdown implementations due to the pandemic to celebrate its annual Christmas party with a theme “Simply Christmas”. PRBI employees showcased their talents in cheering and the main event of the night, the dance competition. In the end, the Malvar Head Office
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PRBI SUMMER OUTING 2019
May
13th
May 11, 2019 / Laiya, Batangas PRBI goes to Laiya to celebrate its annual Summer Outing and Team Building. PRBI employees were grouped into four teams and competed against each other on the activities. Summer Outing was held to strengthen the bond and engage everyone in a recreational
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PRBI Recollection 2019
Apr
13th
PRBI held its annual recollection to refresh the spiritual minds as well as to strengthen the bond of the employees and staffs. PRBI recollection was conducted at Capuchin Retreat Center last April 13,
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PRBI Goes to Taiwan
Apr
11th
PRBI went to Taiwan as a part of its annual strategic planning. The trip aims to strengthen the bond of the employees as well as to relax, unwind, and as a treat for all the hardwork to maintain the excellence of fast, and efficient banking
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PRBI GOES RETRO 2017
Jul
25th
Christmas is a much loved and enjoyed holiday tradition for us Filipinos. Of course PRBI Family is, if not on top, in the list of the biggest supporters of Christmas. PRBI has its own share of mini tradition where they have new theme to portray. This year, it was “Retro”. The celebration was attended by
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PRBI NEW LIPA BRANCH
Jul
24th
At last, the much awaited newly built Lipa Branch building was finished. PRBI family had it blessed last October 20, 2017. The blessing of the new building was held with thoughts and prayers of the employees for the whole bank not just for the branch itself to be more progressive. This was done for the
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PRBI OUTING 2017
Jul
24th
PRBI held an outing last August 27, 2017 at Pico Sands Hotel. The said outing was attended by the ExCom and BOD’s along with the managers and officers of the bank. This was held to reward the perseverance of the selected employees and to boost their motivation to be more productive than before by rewarding
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PRBI LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Jul
20th
A Seminar about Effective Leadership was held by the PRBI last October 14, 2017. The seminar was attended by a selected few amongst the employees. Those selected were prospect leaders and officers for the bank along with the ExCom and current managers and officers of the bank. The seminar was held at PRBI Lipa branch.
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PRBI Seminar with Mann Rentoy
Jul
20th
PRBI held a seminar at Lipa Branch last May 16, 2017 attended by the Executive Committee and their employees. The seminar has been graced by the presence of Mr. Mann Rentoy, Founding President of Character Education Partnership (Philippines) or CEP Philippines, an International Affiliate of CEP based in Washington DC, USA. Mr. Mann Rentoy’s talk
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PRBI Summer Outing 2017
Jul
10th
Summer outing held by the PRBI Family is a yearly tradition. So here it is again, attended by the Excom and PRBI employees. Divided into four groups – Blue, White, Yellow, and Red, the employees compete in various games to help unwind and set aside work for the time being refreshing both mind and body
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PRBI GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2016
Jun
19th
PRBI held a General Assembly meeting last July 16, 2016 at the Lipa Branch Office. It was attended by the Executive Committee of the bank and all the employees of the bank. The meeting started with a prayer and a remark from the bank’s President – Mr. Roel Mercado. This meeting is for discussion and
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PRBI BANK PLAN 2016
Jun
6th
A Bank Plan seminar was held by the PRBI Board of Directors and Officers last October. This seminar tackled topics and ways to improve the bank strategies for increasing the clients for all branches. This seminar also aims to give lessons and give the employees more competitive skills and a mindset that will benefit the
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