Regulatory Alerts2026-07-14
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Circular Letter on Merger of Rural Bank of Bambang (Nueva Vizcaya), Inc. and Rural Bank of Aritao, Inc.
The merger of Rural Bank of Bambang (Nueva Vizcaya), Inc. as the surviving corporation and Rural Bank of Aritao, Inc. as the absorbed corporation took effect on 10 June 2026. This action transfers the entire assets and liabilities of Rural Bank of Aritao, Inc. to Rural Bank of Bambang (Nueva Vizcaya), Inc., following Securities and Exchange Commission approval of the Articles and Plan of Merger executed on 18 September 2025. All BSP-supervised financial institutions are notified of this corporate restructuring for information and guidance.
File/Ref. No. FSD III-2026-02-0058r-FSD3-C-BAMBG Page 1 of 1 FSS Licensing Form No. 02-018 * Version 1 * Updated 31 July 2024 FINANCIAL SUPERVISION SECTOR | OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2026-___ To : All BSP-Supervised Financial Institutions Subject : Merger of Rural Bank of Bambang (Nueva Vizcaya), Inc. and Rural Bank of Aritao, Inc. The Securities and Exchange Commission approved on 10 June 2026 the Articles and Plan of Merger executed on 18 September 2025, by and between, Rural Bank of Bambang (Nueva Vizcaya), Inc. (BAMBG), the surviving corporation, and Rural Bank of Aritao, Inc. (ARITA), the absorbed corporation, whereby the entire assets and liabilities of ARITA will be transferred to and absorbed by BAMBG. The merger took effect on 10 June 2026. For information and guidance. LYN I. JAVIER Deputy Governor 14 July 2026