Tuesday, May 5, 2026

RCBC is lone Philippine Bank to receive Int’l Gold Quill

TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES - Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) was recognized by the 2026 International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards for outstanding customer relations for its digital banking solution RCBC Pulz. RCBC is the only Philippine  bank  in  the  roster  of  awardees  from  the  country  in  the prestigious international awards.  

RCBC received the laurel for pioneering the Philippines’ first U.S. Virtual Account by a private bank,  launched  through  RCBC  Pulz  in  partnership  with  the  U.S-based payments solutions provider Meridian. The bank bannered its huge mission to provide the growing number of 1.5 million Filipino freelancers, remote professionals, and virtual assistants as well as 12 million Overseas Filipino Workers and their families. 

The game-changing banking service from RCBC has enabled Filipinos with no U.S. address to open  a  U.S.  Virtual  Account,  which allows them to receive remittances in the U.S. Dollars real-time and have them converted anytime at their preferred rate.  

RCBC  President  and  CEO  Reggie  Cariaso  said the recognition affirms the bank’s push to expand  access  to  global  banking  for  Filipinos  through  digital  innovation.  “Being  the  only Philippine bank recognized at the IABC Gold Quill Awards this year reflects the strength of our 
strategy and our commitment to delivering solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs, here and abroad,” Cariaso said.   

The IABC Gold Quill Awards have globally recognized dedication, innovation, and passion in strategic communication in the past five decades. Annually, it receives hundreds of competitive entries  globally  across  the  industry,  which  are  then  assessed  by  leading  communication professionals. 

The Customer Relations category strongly focuses on programs that “educate, inform, engage, or  otherwise”  bridge  entities  such  as  RCBC  and  its  employees  with  the  target  consumer segment. RCBC showed that its U.S. Virtual Account campaign has demonstrated influence, reputation, brand awareness, and loyalty.  

Lito Villanueva, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovations and Inclusion Officer of RCBC, expressed gratitude to IABC Gold Quill Awards for the recognition. He said he is witnessing more marketing communications and public relations organizations noticing and celebrating the communications work of RCBC in bridging consumers to transformative inclusive digital banking solutions.  

“We were elated to have received the recognition amid highly competitive award entries from all over the world. On behalf of the bank and its employees, I would like to thank the award-giving body for acknowledging the efforts and commitment we have invested to offer the pioneering U.S. Virtual Account through RCBC Pulz and Meridian,” Villanueva said.  

“RCBC’s  campaigns  to  financially  include  and  empower  Filipinos  are  not  only  garnering attention  within  the  global  fintech and digital finance space, but also breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of communications in the global stage. Communications organizations are starting to take notice, marking a new exciting chapter for all Philippine banks,” Villanueva added.  

RCBC took home five Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines earlier this year, as well as a Quill Award from the 21st Philippine Quill Awards.  

About RCBC 
Rizal  Commercial  Banking  Corporation (RCBC)  is  one of the top banks in the Philippines. Currently ranked as the fifth largest privately owned bank in the country, RCBC offers a full range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses nationwide for 65 years and counting.   Recognized  as  the  Best  Bank  for  Digital  and  Best  Bank  for  Customer Experience, RCBC continues to drive innovation through customer-focused, technology-driven solutions. The bank is a proud member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), one of Southeast Asia’s most established conglomerates. 

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