BDO Unibank reaffirmed its commitment to supporting economic growth, business development, and financial inclusion in Cebu and the Visayas during the BDO Business Talk Press Briefing held on May 26, 2026, at the newly opened BDO Corporate Center Cebu.
The event gathered Cebu-based media alongside BDO executives and business unit leaders for a conversation-driven discussion on key economic and banking trends affecting consumers, enterprises, and communities in the region.
Unlike a traditional presentation-heavy press conference, the activity encouraged open discussions on evolving financial behaviors, digital transformation, investment planning, accessibility, and financial resilience amid today’s changing economic landscape.
During the briefing, BDO officials highlighted Cebu’s continued role as one of the country’s major growth centers, citing the region’s expanding business activity, strong consumer market, and increasing adoption of digital financial services.
Executives emphasized that financial needs today have become more interconnected, with consumers and businesses seeking integrated solutions that cover savings, investments, payments, loans, insurance protection, remittances, and business operations.
“Accessibility, convenience, and resilience are becoming increasingly important for both consumers and enterprises,” Senior Vice President Federico “Fritz” Ocampo shared during the discussion, noting that customers now expect seamless experiences across both physical and digital banking channels.
The bank also underscored the growing importance of digital banking and cashless transactions as more Filipinos adopt technology-driven financial services for daily transactions, business management, and long-term financial planning.
Participating business groups included Branch Banking, Digital Banking, Trust and Investments, Cash Management Services, BDO Insure, BDO Life, Consumer Loans, BDO Remit, Cash Agad, and BDO Network Bank.
Among the resource persons present were Federico “Fritz” Ocampo, Senior Vice President and Department Head of Investment Management under the Trust and Investments Group; Pat Alvarillo, First Vice President and Department Head of Retail Accounts; Gayle Christine Go, Vice President and Cebu 1 Area Head; Roy Villareal, Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Banking Group; Romi Ibo, Vice President and Section Head of SME Business Development under Transaction Banking Group; and Ed Ramirez, Vice President and Head of Retail Marketing of BDO Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers, Inc.
BDO also highlighted its strong presence in Cebu, which currently includes 48 BDO Unibank branches and 18 BDO Network Bank branches across the province.
The bank’s integrated ecosystem combines branch banking, digital banking, BDO Pay, cash management services, consumer loans, investments, insurance, remittance solutions, and financial accessibility programs such as Cash Agad.
Ocampo said the newly opened BDO Corporate Center Cebu further strengthens BDO’s ability to support businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities in the Visayas while reinforcing Cebu’s position as a key regional economic hub.
As financial behaviors continue to evolve, Ocampo said it remains focused on delivering accessible, innovative, and customer-centered solutions that help individuals and businesses adapt and grow in an increasingly digital economy.
