CBS China Bank Savings celebrates 16th anniversary with Olympian Rower Joanie Delgaco

CBS China Bank Savings marked its 16th year anniversary with an inspirational keynote speech from Olympian Rower Joanie Delgaco at the bank’s celebration at the CBS head office in Makati City. Delgaco shares a special bond with CBS President James Christian T. Dee who has also represented the Philippines in international rowing competitions. Dee played a key role in guiding the Philippine rowing contingent at the 2019 South East Asian games where Delgaco won her first gold medal in the lightweight double sculls.

Delgaco welcomed the opportunity to share her Olympic journey with the CBS community, calling it a chance to give back to President Dee who has always been a staunch supporter of Philippine rowing.

Delgaco delivered a heartfelt speech, sharing the trials and tribulations that led her to becoming the first ever Filipina to qualify and compete in an Olympic rowing event. It was a monumental achievement at the Paris Olympics where Delgaco competed against the giants of her sport and achieved a global ranking of 20th in the world. 

“Sa mga CBS bankers, nais ko pong iparating na ang tagumpay ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagiging numero uno, kundi tungkol din sa dedikasyon, pagsisikap, at pagkakaisa sa harap ng matinding kompetisyon at hamon. Mahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng malinaw na layunin at pagsusumikap. Magpatuloy lang sa trabaho at panatilihing maging positibo ang pananaw upang makamit ang tagumpay.” 

Like Delgaco, CBS is aiming for more glory, unsatisfied with recent achievements. For Delgaco, it is the 2028 Olympics in LA. For CBS, it is “Surging to Number One,” after becoming the second largest thrift bank in the Philippines at the end of 2023. 

Delgaco’s speech also highlighted the importance of teamwork, stressing that she would not have gotten far without the support of her coaches, her family, and the Philippine Rowing Association. This aligned well with the theme of the CBS 2024 Kick-off Conference in February, SAG1 or Sustaining Achievable Goals as 1. SAG1 embodies teamwork and the pursuit of excellence, which are both core values of the Bank. The cohesion and single-mindedness needed to succeed in rowing are exactly what the CBS community aims to use to achieve its goal of ‘Surging to No. 1.’

CBS President James Christian T. Dee also highlighted the importance of dedication and teamwork in his anniversary speech. “CBS’ journey over the past 16 years has been founded by consistent growth and unparalleled dedication to our clients. As we celebrate this year’s anniversary, we commemorate our team’s hard work, as well as the relationships we have built with our clients. Thus, we are more determined than ever to innovate and to push forward.” 

CBS China Bank Savings, the retail banking arm of China Banking Corporation has a network of 168 branches, more than 100 APD lending centers and ‘branch lites’, and 212 ATMs nationwide. CBS is committed to providing for the financing needs of the SME sector and retail customers and improving the quality of life of the communities it serves.