PHILGUARANTEE and 1st Valley Bank Inc. Renew MSME Credit Guarantee Partnership

Cagayan de Oro City – November 28, 2025

The Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PHILGUARANTEE), through President and CEO Alberto Pascual, and 1st Valley Bank Inc., through Chairman Vivian Lim, renewed their partnership during a signing event held at the bank’s Head Office in Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

The renewal continues the five-year collaboration supporting the bank’s lending initiatives for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Credit Guarantee Facility (MCGF). Through this facility, PHILGUARANTEE provides guarantee coverage on eligible loans to help financial institutions manage credit exposure and strengthen their capacity to extend financing to qualified borrowers.

The updated agreement retains the guarantee arrangements and data-sharing provisions previously established by both institutions, ensuring seamless implementation and coordination. The event highlighted the strong collaboration between PHILGUARANTEE and 1st Valley Bank Inc. as they continue to administer the guarantee facility, meet program requirements, and facilitate MSME lending within the bank’s areas of operation.

From: Strategy Management and Communications Department