Bacolod bank opens

For a soft opening, Sterling Bank of Asia's President and CEO Lamberto Villena made a touching remark — having chosen the former Clinica Garcia as their Bacolod branch office, he pointed out that a clinic is built not to make money but to give service.

And from this noblesse of heart, Sterling Bank also strives to give premium service to its clients. This is quiet apparent from the bank's logo which shows a golden heart!

With young Father Arnold blessing the spacious and sunny new interiors, it was a memorable moment going through the modern designed bank, having a brief glimpse of their high security vault, the client friendly counters and the most accessible officers' desks and conference room.

There was good feng shui as the sunlight blazed through the roof of the entrance, a providential sign from the heavens as the early morning shower stopped just in time for the blessing, heralding in a sunny day that had guests applauding after the inaugural speech.

Branch expansion head Fred Cataquis and Branch banking head Dwight Leyco had their hands full explaining to the guests the bank's initial offerings. Branch manager Stephen Abao beamed as everyone partook of the yummy breakfast treat at the clients' counter that always has steaming hot brewed coffee and a choice of imported tea. I perked up as the waiter pointed out to me that the bank uses a special blend of Figaro coffee in their brew.

MY PRAYER

Jesus, I ask You for nothing but peace, and also love, infinite love without any limits other than Yourself, love which is no longer I but You, my Jesus.*