Philippine National Bank (PNB) recently renovated Escolta Branch, the first branch to be inaugurated after the merger of PNB and Allied Bank. The branch follows the new retail branch design which provides a comfortable and enjoyable banking experience to its clients. PNB Escolta Branch is headed by Branch Manager Manuelito R. Chua and is located at 324 Ground Floor, Regina Building, Escolta, Manila.

PNB Escolta Branch was inaugurated in the presence of PNB Executives Joven Hernandez, Executive Vice President & Retail Banking Group Head and Mary Ann A. Santos, Senior Vice President & South Metro Manila Region Head. The event was likewise honored by the presence of Philippine National Red Cross Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang; Manila City Mayor, Honorable Alfredo S. Lim; Republic of Vietnam, Honorable Nguyen Vu Tu; and The Philippine Star Associate Editor, Joan Rae Ramirez who all acted as sponsors to the inauguration. The branch is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays.

Last February 9, 2013, PNB and Allied Bank merged to become one. Through the merger, the new PNB will be the 4th largest private domestic bank in terms of combined total resources and will be in a stronger position to provide service excellence to all its customers.

PNB continuously expands its branch network throughout the country with 627 branches and 800 ATMs nationwide. It is PNB’s goal to make all branches a one-stop-shop for clients’ banking needs.