About Us

About Us

World Partners Bank (A Savings Bank), Inc. (formerly Bangko Kredito which was 100% acquired by the Hortaleza Group in February 2004), with an authorized capital stock of P500 Million, P142.8 Million of which has been fully paid-up, is a savings bank duly authorized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on May 4, 1999 and started operations on May 5, 1999.   The Head Office is located at 72 Mabini Street, San Pedro, Laguna.

The Board of Directors is headed by the distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist Dra. Rosalinda A. Hortaleza, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Rolando B. Hortaleza as Vice Chairman, while the President is Ms. Corazon S. Balinas, a CPA and successful business executive.

The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Splash Holdings, Inc. and is an affiliate of the Hortaleza Group of Companies namely: Splash Corporation, a leader in the cosmetics industry; HBC, Inc., a wholesaler and retailer of world-class health and beauty care products and services; World Partners Finance Corporation ; World Partners Insurance Brokers, Inc. and Splash Foundation, Inc.

The Bank is a member of good standing with the following related organizations and entities:

• PDIC
• Philippine Clearing House Corporation
• Chamber of Thrift Banks
• BAIPHIL
• Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines
• Bancnet
• Western Union
• Local bankers’ associations

WORLD PARTNERS VISION

We shall be a dominant player in the Philippine banking and financial services industry, bringing us to the fore front of our nation’s economic progress.

WORLD PARTNERS MISSION

With the guidance of God Almighty we aim to lead by:

Continuously  innovating banking and financial products and services which response to the changing needs of our customers through the use of appropriate cutting edge technology and; 

Ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness through continuous systems and process improvement.

WORLD PARTNERS CORE VALUES

• Good Corporate Governance
• Honesty and Integrity
• Prudence
• Innovation
• Productivity and Excellence
• Customer Satisfaction
• Social Responsibility
• Faith in God Almighty

WORLD PARTNERS CODE OF ETHICS

Overview

World Partners sets forth the guiding principles by which we operate our company and conduct our daily business with our shareholders, customers, vendors, employees, government and regulatory agencies, among others. We recognize that honesty, integrity and sound judgment of our employees, officers and directors are essential to our reputation and success.

This Code of Ethics - CATCH

1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST – Requires the highest standards for honesty and ethical conduct, including proper and ethical procedures for dealing with actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships.
2. ACCOUNTABILITY – Requires accountability and responsibility to duties entrusted to them;
3. TRANSPARENCY – Requires the highest level of transparency in all and any transactions;
4. CONFIDENTIALITY – Requires the highest level of confidentiality within and outside WPB environment; and
5. HUMILITY – Requires humility and fairness in dealing with company’s customers, suppliers, competitors, officers and employees.