The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction retailer, Wilcon Depot, opened its newest store on June 16, 2023 in Barangay San Nicolas, San Fernando, Pampanga. With a total sales area of ​​over 8,000 square meters and stocked with quality products, the new Wilcon Depot store in Brgy ranges from plumbing, building materials, hardware, home appliances and DIY items. San Nicolas, San Fernando Pampanga is poised to meet the growing demand for home improvement and construction supplies in the province and surrounding areas. The opening ceremony began with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by local government officials, valued suppliers and Wilcon Depot executives, led by SEVP-COO Rosemarie Bosch-Ong.

TAPE CUTTING Wilcon Depot, the premier home improvement and construction supplies retailer in the Philippines, opened its newest location on June 16, 2023 in the bustling town of San Nicolas, San Fernando, Pampanga. This new Pampanga branch is strategically located to meet the growing demand for high quality materials and housing in the region. Leading the ribbon cutting ceremony are (from left) Yutien Andrada, Terence Tumalip, Raphael Banal, Wilcon Depot 3×3 team players, David Chang, HCG Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Charlie Liu, President of Matimco, Vilma Caluag, Mayor of San Fernando, and Rosemarie, SEVP-COO of Wilcon Depot Bosch-Ong, Roland Poehlmann, Managing Director of Häfele Philippines, James Lim, Marketing President of Limson, Grace Tiong, SVP of Human Resources at Wilcon Depot, Eden Godino, SVP of Product Development , and Francisco Lazaro, AVP of Sales and Operations. PHOTOS BY WILCON

“With the opening of this new office, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering unmatched value, exceptional quality and customer satisfaction. We’re here to provide products, build lasting relationships, and be your trusted partner at every step of your home improvement and construction journey.”

With the opening of the San Nicolas, San Fernando, Pampanga office, Wilcon Depot strengthens its position as the region’s preferred destination for home improvement and construction supplies. The company remains committed to delivering unmatched value, quality and customer satisfaction while continuing to expand its network to better serve growing customer demands.

Wilcon Depot is known for its comprehensive product offering and the new facility in San Nicolas, San Fernando is no exception. Customers visiting the store will be delighted to find a wide range of items including Tile, Sanitary Ware, Sanitary Ware, Furniture, Home Decor, Building Materials, Hardware, Electrical Appliances, Household Appliances and other DIY items. With its extensive range of products, Wilcon Depot ensures customers have access to everything they need to complete their home improvement or construction projects easily and efficiently.

Wilcon Depot in San Nicolas, San Fernando, Pampanga

The company consistently provides quality products and services through its exclusive and in-house brands such as Pozzi for proven bathroom solutions; Hamden, an ideal partner for your kitchen needs; Alphalux, a brand for energy efficient lighting solutions; Kaze, an appliance brand that makes your space clean and healthy; Hills, a trusted brand for construction and electrical supplies; and P.tech, your partner for reliable household items; Grespania, a Spanish brand for high quality ceramic tiles; Herberia, an Italian tile brand for spacious interiors; Grohe and Kohler for plumbing and bathroom solutions; Franke kitchen systems; and Rubi, a partner when it comes to cutting tiles; and under many other brands.

Staying true to its commitment to sustainability and the environment, Wilcon Depot’s San Nicolas, San Fernando, Pampanga facility was designed with eco-friendly features, including energy-efficient lighting systems, water-saving faucets, and other environmentally conscious elements.

Wilcon Depot has always strived to provide convenience to its customers and this new facility in San Nicolas, San Fernando, Pampanga is strategically located to meet the growing needs of the local community and surrounding areas. The spacious layout of the store with various showrooms offers customers a comfortable and pleasant shopping environment, allowing them to explore the extensive range of products at their own pace.

Extensive Tile, Tile Studio, Outdoor Living, Outdoor Living, Home Decor, Plumbing, DIY P.Tech House Plumbing

Valued customers can also shop online at Wilcon by visiting shop.wilcon.com.ph/. To complement the in-store shopping experience, Wilcon Depot also offers browse, call, collect or deliver, and Wilcon Virtual Tour services. Homeowners and builders can also enjoy a more personalized and immersive shopping experience with the Virtual Reality Store Experience. The Wilcon VR Store Experience can transport its customers to a new world of retail home shopping like never before.

This event marks an important milestone for Wilcon Depot as the company continues to expand its reach and improve access to its broad range of products in the Philippines, providing homeowners and builders alike with a one-stop shop for their construction and DIY needs. In 2023, Wilcon Depot plans to open more retail stores as part of its company’s #FlyingHighTo100 store expansion campaign. The company aims to have 100 stores operating nationwide by 2025, barring any unexpected external factors.

Create better spaces for better lives with Wilcon Depot and shop at his newest store daily from 8am to 7pm. Visit Wilcon Depot San Nicolas, San Fernando, Pampanga in Brgy. San Nicolas, McArthur Hwy, San Fernando, Pampanga.

For more information on Wilcon, please visit www.wilcon.com.ph or follow the company’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. You can also subscribe and connect with them on the Viber Community, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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MONROE — Wells Fargo, one of the nation’s largest banks, has closed its Monroe branch and is expected to close several more branches in Connecticut soon.

The San Francisco-based company closed its store at 470 Monroe Turnpike, a location adjacent to a Stop & Shop in Monroe Plaza, on June 7.

“Wells Fargo has made the difficult decision to close our Monroe Plaza bank branch at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 7,” said Jacqueline Hlavenka-Sansone, a spokeswoman for Wells Fargo, in an email. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and customers can continue to bank with us at our other nearby locations, including our location in Trumbull approximately 6.2 miles away.”

Wells Fargo declined to say how many employees worked at the Monroe store, but Hlavenka-Sansone said all employees had been relocated to nearby stores.

This summer, the bank plans to close three more Connecticut branches — 108 Mill Plain Road in Danbury and 950 Post Road in Darien, both on July 26; and on August 16 at 761 Highland Ave. at Waterbury.

Despite these branch closures, Wells Fargo is still one of the largest banks operating in Connecticut. There are approximately 60 offices and more than 1,100 employees statewide.

“Branch continues to play an important role in the way we serve our customers and we continuously evaluate our branch network in light of changing customer needs, increasing use of digital banking, market factors and economic trends,” said Hlavenka-Sansone. “To find your nearest Wells Fargo ATM and branch, visit the ATMs/Locations link on wellsfargo.com or search for information using a Wells Fargo Mobile App on a mobile device.”

As of June 2022, Wells Fargo had approximately $9.8 billion in deposits in Connecticut, ranking fifth among banks operating in the state, behind Bank of America. Webster Bank, headquartered in Stamford; M&T Bank, which acquired Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank last year; and JPMorgan Chase.

Even though the company is closing some stores, Wells Fargo still appears to be in solid financial shape. The company surpassed its sales and profit targets last quarter, posting about $5 billion in profit.

Among other recent developments, Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $1 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by shareholders who accused the company of making misleading claims about federal regulatory compliance after a 2016 scandal involving the opening of fake accounts had surfaced.

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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–President and Chief Executive Officer of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank, Chang M. Liu, has been appointed by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to serve as a member on its Los Angeles Branch Board of Directors. Moreover, Mr. Liu has been elected as a California member director by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to serve a four-year term between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2026.

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco represents the Twelfth District of the Federal Reserve System—the central bank of the United States. The Twelfth District comprises nine western states—Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington—plus the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is a cooperatively owned wholesale bank helping local lenders in Arizona, California, and Nevada build strong communities, create opportunities, and improve lives.

“I am incredibly honored and excited to take on both of these new roles. I look forward to working with the San Francisco Fed and FHLBank San Francisco to help create new opportunities in the region and build strong communities,” said Mr. Liu

In addition to serving as a board member on the Board of Directors of Cathay Bank and its holding company Cathay General Bancorp, Mr. Liu’s directorship extends to serving on the board of directors of the Western Bankers Association, the Board of Advisors for the UCLA Anderson Forecast, the American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer group, and the Foothill Family Service.

About Cathay Bank

Cathay Bank, a subsidiary of Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), opened its doors in 1962 in Los Angeles to serve the growing immigrant community. Today, we operate over 60 branches across the US, with a branch in Hong Kong, and representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei. While much has changed over six decades, our pursuit and dedication has only grown stronger. Then, now, and always, we go above and beyond, so you can, too. Learn more at cathaybank.com. FDIC insurance coverage is limited to deposit accounts at Cathay Bank’s US domestic branch locations.

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