Be clear
We explain the important details in plain language, because confidence starts with understanding.
The story behind the sign
Built for the people who call this place home.
Hawak Kamay began with a simple belief: good banking should feel close, clear, and genuinely helpful. Today, we still know our customers by name.
Our mission
Progress is better when no one has to walk it alone.
We make everyday banking approachable for families, farmers, and small businesses. That means straightforward products, honest conversations, and a team that is here for the long run.
A few chapters
Growing alongside our community.
From a single branch to a familiar name in Zamboanga del Norte, our story has always been shaped by the people we serve.
1997
A local bank takes root
Hawak Kamay opens its doors in Santa Cruz with a small team and a clear promise to be a neighbor first.
2008
More ways to move forward
We expand our deposit and lending services to support farmers, families, and the province's growing entrepreneurs.
Today
Still hand in hand
Our branch remains a place for practical advice, personal service, and the next chapter of every customer story.
What guides us
The values behind every hello.
Be present
We show up for the everyday questions and the big decisions, not just the paperwork in between.
Be useful
We recommend what fits your life and goals, not what is easiest to sell.