Company Profile
How We Started
Gateway Rural Bank Incorporated, or “Gatebank” as it is more commonly known, started its operations on May 27, 1997, in its first banking unit located beside the public market in Mc Arthur Highway, Balagtas, Bulacan. On October 25, 1998, the Bank opened its first branch in the municipality of Bustos, Bulacan, where it was able to extend financial assistance to small farmers, who are into paddy and vegetable production, and entrepreneurs, especially those with small cottage industry projects like bag making. On March 1, 1999, the bank opened its second branch in the municipality of Pandi, Bulacan.
In 2009, after more than a decade of serving the countryside and uplifting the lives of small farmers and entrepreneurs, the Bank started expanding its Bulacan operations to Pulilan, San Jose del Monte, Malolos, San Ildefonso, San Rafael, and Norzagaray. In addition, the bank opened its branch in Plaridel, Bulacan, in May 2013, bringing its total banking units to ten (10) as of date.
How We Have Grown
Despite previous global financial crises, such as the economic impact brought about by the pandemic, and the recent challenges facing the rural banking industry, Gatebank is stronger than ever, as it continues to improve and expand its business operations. Through the years, the Bank has consistently received awards and recognition and has steadily grown to be the biggest rural bank in Bulacan. As of 2023, it has ranked among the top 50 rural and cooperative banks in the country in terms of Total Assets, Deposits, and Loans.
Fueled by its passion to make a profound difference in the countryside, Gatebank is committed to deliver the best possible rural banking services catering to the specific needs of its clients. The Bank aims to consistently play an active role in rural development and in improving lives by having its services available to more and more communities.
Vision
To maintain its position as the biggest and the most progressive rural banking institution in Bulacan, and to become one of the top rural banks in Central Luzon within the next five years. To be a significant instrument in poverty alleviation and the improvement of the economic status of its clients, including the entrepreneurial poor, by creating business opportunities and providing innovative and effective banking services.
Mission
Poverty Alleviation and Social Development
- To provide the entrepreneurial poor with continued access to microfinance and social development services in order to enable them to pursue viable livelihood projects, which shall improve their quality of life.
Institutional Relationships
- To establish good business relationships with our accredited financial institutions as sources of funds.
- To continue upholding the highest standard of stewardship for bank’s stakeholders.
Product Development and Service Improvement
- To create new and innovative banking products and services that meet our clients’ needs.
- To utilize a completely computerized banking system which shall significantly increase the efficiency of the bank in providing its products and services.
- To maintain the culture of providing fast, personalized, friendly, and excellent customer service to clients, which is the competitive edge of the bank.
Human Resource Development
- To ensure a work atmosphere of mutual respect and teamwork between each and every employee of the bank.
- To work towards a shared vision between management and staff.
- To provide continuous training and staff development program for officers and employees through seminars/webinars and workshops.
Growth
- To put up additional branches in the different towns of Bulacan and other towns and municipalities.
- To increase client outreach in the municipality where the branch is located and in the neighboring municipalities.
Corporate Social Responsibility
- To actively contribute to the betterment of the communities in which we operate by prioritizing the well-being and development of our employees and other stakeholders. Through our unwavering support and commitment, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of individuals and the overall welfare of the communities we serve.