All branches of BDO Unibank Inc. and BDO Network Bank are now open to serve more clients amid the general community quarantine or enhanced community quarantine guidelines.
BDO said it tried to keep as many of branches open when the ECQ was declared, while observing health and safety measures.
In Luzon, about 130 stayed open in March. The number more than doubled to 500 in April and reached 800 in May. By June, as more cities were placed in GCQ, 1,000 or nearly all of its Luzon branches were serving clients.
It said all branches remained open in the Visayas and Mindanao,
“We understand the value of having financial access during this challenging time, be it for paying for utilities, loans, or everyday essentials to survive the day. Today, we are operating at 100-percent nationwide, thanks to the commitment and resilience of BDO’s 38,000-strong workforce, a true testament to our ‘We Find Ways’ service philosophy,” said BDO president and chief executive Nestor Tan.
While many establishments are still operating on shortened business hours, BDO and BDO Network Bank branches are open until 4 p.m. and ready to accommodate banking needs.