METAMORPHOSIS: BangkoKabayan Sales Kick-Off 2017

Last March 4, 2017, the word “Metamorphosis” became a large part of BangkoKabayan General Assembly as they exemplified the true meaning of transformation from a cocoon to a beautiful butterfly.

The day began with a team building activity entitled “The Butterfly Metamorphic Race”. The bank was divided into 5 groups – The Green Birdwings, Black Swallowtails, Red Monarchs, Blue Morphos and Yellow Gatekeepers, who will compete which each other as to speed, target earned and creativity. Before the official start of the Race, the team presented their one-minute yells. Each team showcased their dancing, yelling and cheerleading stunts which made the crowd more lively and energized. Yellow Gatekeepers overmatched the other teams by their yell “Go Champions...Aim High! Fly High!”

The challenges of the Metamorphic Butterfly Race are designed to test the unity and the participant’s ability to follow the rules. The game can be won by placing the right persons in each position, unity, and right strategy. These were measured as 35% speed, 35% target earned and 30% creativity. Score sheets are patterned according to our computation of branch performances only in a simpler way. Because of the high adrenalin rush of the participants, they were able to finish the race in less than 1 hour. Some had to carry balloons on their chests; others eat various foods while some had to conquer their fear of heights to gather materials from a hanging bridge. Other participants had to drip themselves into the pool to carry over their materials, while others raced using a manually operated Go Kart. After gathering all their materials and targets, the team cooperatively designed their butterflies. After 8 legs of challenges, the Black Team won the game garnering an average of 89.93%.

The afternoon program was presented as if the bank employees were audience of a live show entitled BK METAMORPHOSIS. Senior Executive Vice President, Mrs. Linda Lejano did the opening remarks. Followed by the roll call of the branches and the presentation of the highlights of the morning activity. Twenty seven (27) new employees were also introduced during the event.

The speakers on that day were Mr. DindoOfrecio, Chief Operation Officer and Mrs. Tina Ganzon-Ozaeta, Strategic Group Head. Mr. DindoOfrecio talked about the process of Metamorphosis and how it is connected with the bank. Mrs. Ganzon-Ozaeta on the other hand, presented the program of BangkoKabayan Foundation Inc. (BKFI) and encouraged everyone to be a volunteer. Even though banking is the main business of the organization, the management continually entices everybody to serve the community through other means.

After hearing a special number from Ms. Neil Diomampo, Mr. DindoOfrecio and Mrs. Fides Ganzon-Ofrecio graced the stage for the presentation of awards. President, Atty. Francis S. Ganzon, Executive Vice President, Mrs. Liza V. Mercado and the Senior Executive Vice PresidentMrs. Linda R. Lejano honored the actual giving of the awards. For Best in Deposit Awards, BK-Talisay Branch earned the first place, while BK-Agoncillo Branch and BK-Calaca Branch received the second and third place, respectively.  For Best in Loans, BK-Lipa Branch earned the first place, while BK-Ibaan Branch and BK-San Juan City Branch based on the same spotlight in second and third place respectively.

For Best in Income, BK-Lipa Branch remained on top, with BK-Agoncillo Branch and BK-Ibaan Branch earned the second and third place, respectively.  For Best in Operations, BK-Lipa Branch bested all other branches, with BK-Tiaong Branch and BK-Nagcarlan Branch placed second and third respectively.

Bagging the Best in Operation, Best in Loans and Best in Income Awards, BK-Lipa Branch convincingly earned the “Best Branch Award” for the year 2016 followed by, BK-Ibaan Branch as 1st runner up and BK-San Juan Branch as the 2nd runner up.

The event ended with closing remarks from the President himself, Atty. Francis S. Ganzon and a special dance number from Leadership Management Training Program Batch 9.

Throughout these years, BangkoKabayan experienced different hardships and struggles that set the bank where it is today – A Private Development Bank. The people behind this success are truly commendable. And in every stage of change, the potential adaptation and evolution is greatly enhanced by having a clear vision and mission that “BangkoKabayan will be the preferred financial institution of MSME's in Region 4...”