11/09/2026
Unlocking Access: Zamboanga City Credit Surety Fund Cooperative, CDA, BSP, and LANDBANK Sign Landmark Trust Agreement
Marking a monumental milestone for economic growth and credit accessibility in the region, the Zamboanga City Credit Surety Fund Cooperative (ZCCSF Coop) officially sealed its historic CSF Trust Agreement on September 10, 2026, at the Grand Astoria Hotel, Zamboanga City.
This landmark partnership strengthens financial safety nets and opens broader economic opportunities for local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives.
The formal ceremony was successfully spearheaded and witnessed by our esteemed institutional leaders and key stakeholders:
Mr. Ruben L. Cunanan, JD โ Regional Director, CDA IX
Hon. Joselito A. Macrohon โ City Councilor, District I / Chairperson, ZCCDC
Atty. Mario S. Sabino Jr. โ Vice President and Trust Officer, Trust Banking Group (LANDBANK)
Atty. Mary Juliet A. Verzola-Lecitona โ Assistant Vice President and Head, Trust Sales and Accounts Management Department (LANDBANK)
Ms. Annabie G. Galaura โ Trust Management Officer, Trust Sales and Accounts Management Department (LANDBANK)
Ms. Eleonor D. Ramos โ Manager, Financial Inclusion Office, BSP
Mr. Bernardito G. Patiรฑo โ Chairperson, ZCCSFC
Ms. Leonor A. Aizon โ Treasurer
Mr. Eulogio M. Nortiga, Jr. โ Manager, ZCCSFC
Mr. Wilbert S. Ignacio โ CDS, Zamboanga City
Through the unwavering collaboration of the Cooperative Development Authority, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Landbank, and our local cooperative sectors, this agreement paves the way for a more resilient, stable, and inclusive financial landscape for everyone.