Banco San Juan, formally known as the Rural Bank of San Juan, is one of the largest rural banks in the Philippines, ranking second in terms of resources. The bank is headquartered in Makati, Metro Manila. It has the distinction for being the first rural bank to join an interbank network, namely BancNet, and the rural bank with the largest branch network on the island of Luzon. The bank was founded in 1953. Prior to its acquisition, the bank has at least 30 branches in Metro Manila and Luzon.[1]

Rural Bank of San Juan, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryFinance and Insurance
FoundedSan Juan, Philippines (1953)
HeadquartersMakati, Philippines
Key people
Oscar Inocentes, Chairman
Jobel G. Chua, President and CEO
ProductsFinancial services
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Number of employees
250

On May 28, 2011, it was announced that Banco San Juan was to be acquired by Banco de Oro Universal Bank. The acquisition was formalized in May 2012 after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) let the transaction proceed.[1] By May 2023 BSP has closed down its branch in Southern Leyte.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Torres, Ted P. (29 May 2012). "BDO acquires Rural Bank of San Juan". Philstar.com. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Monetary Board orders closure of another rural lender". BusinessWorld Online. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
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