Quezon Capital Rural Bank (QCRB) evolved out of a predicament. Rural Banking, then void in the provincial capital of Quezon, Lucena City, had to be filled to provide reliable financial services to the community's small farmers, fishermen, traders and other enterprising individuals. And so, immediately after the 1972 Constitutional Convention, two of the Delegates of the province - CPA/Lawyer Leandro P. Garcia and Banker Gil G. Puyat, Jr., President and Chairman respectively, spearheaded the Bank's incorporation. Atty. Medardo B. Medenilla who facilitated the organizational process, became its Corporate Secretary.
Mrs. Iluminada C. Alcala (wife of then Quezon Governor Anacleto C. Alcala) as Vice President; businessman Remigio C. Bautista as Treasurer; Dr. Sonia I. Garcia (wife of then Judge Efren P. Garcia) and Dr. Emeterio Calayan, Jr. as Board Members, completed QCRB's Charter Board.
On January 29, 1974, QCRB opened its doors to business, with noted commercial lawyer Atty. Jose S. Laureles as its first General Manager. The Bank was then housed in a rented edifice in the heart of the city's commercial district, at the corner of Merchan and Juarez streets, Lucena City. On June 15, 1980, QCRB moved to its present site on its own building at the corner of Perez and Recto streets, which is strategically located within the enclave of the Head of the Provincial Government of Quezon.
The Bank is being managed by the present Board headed by Atty. Leandro P. Garcia as Chairman Emeritus, Atty. Medardo B. Medenilla, Chairman of the Board; Atty. Edward Leandro Z. Garcia, Jr., President & CEO; Ferdinand Z. Garcia, Corp. Secretary; Anacleto C. Alcala, Jr., Treasurer; Alexander M. Calma, Executive Vice-Pres./COO; and four other directors, namely: Dr. Ciriaco A. Caraos, Atty. Jose S. Laureles, Dr. Marissa Antonette Z. Garcia and Bernardo B. Jamilla.
In the new millennium, QCRB upholds its tradition of conservatism with progressiveness because there lies its strength. Management has focused its efforts on the continuous improvement of its people. Professionalization of every individual in the organization is top priority aiming towards customer satisfaction. Moreover, more stringent policy changes are being adopted. Loans and investments are carefully scrutinized. Compliance to Bangko Sentral regulations on financial ratios and reserve requirements are strictly followed.
In its desire to bring banking services even to the remotest towns of Quezon, QCRB has embarked on a serious expansion program. Since its establishment in 1974, twenty three (23) branch units were opened all over the province. One (1) other unit opened in the neighboring province of Laguna.
In the north are Tayabas, Lucban, and Mauban; further north are Infanta and Real branches. In the west are Tiaong, Candelaria, and Sariaya. Near the Tayabas Bay area are Pagbilao and Padre Burgos. In the east along the Lamon Bay are branches in Atimonan, Gumaca, Lopez, Calauag and Guinayangan. Close to Bicol is Tagkawayan. Down south in Bondoc Peninsula are Catanauan, Mulanay, San Francisco and San Narciso. In the provincial capital are Lucena Main, Lucena-Quezon Ave. and Corporate Tower Branch. The first branch in Laguna is Luisiana. With twenty four (24) operating units including its Main Office, continuous expansion plans are still being pursued.
With the strategic spread of its units, QCRB is able to bring service with a mission to all of Quezon Province, and now even to neighboring Laguna; in fulfillment of its commitment to countryside financial empowerment.
When growth is present, stability is evident. Thirty four (34) years and still growing, Quezon Capital Rural Bank, Inc. deserves to be called, "Bangko ng Quezon".
QCRB now has 24 Branches: Lucena Head Office, Lucena Corporate Tower, Lucena; Quezon Ave., Sariaya, Candelaria, Tiaong, Lucban, Tayabas, Pagbilao, Atimonan, Gumaca, Lopez, Calauag, Mauban, Infanta, Real, Mulanay, Catanauan, Padre Burgos, Tagkawayan, San Francisco, San Narciso, Luisiana, Guinayangan.
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