The Central Bank of the Philippines informed supervised financial institutions that it authorized Rural Bank of Bauang Inc. to change its corporate name to North Star Bank (A Rural Bank) Inc. on March 3, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission approving the amended articles of incorporation and new bylaws on April 13, 2026.
Central Bank of the Philippines2026-08-14
Central Bank of the Philippines confirms Rural Bank of Bauang name change to North Star Bank
The Central Bank of the Philippines confirmed that Rural Bank of Bauang Inc. has changed its corporate name to North Star Bank (A Rural Bank) Inc., following central bank authorization on March 3, 2026, and Securities and Exchange Commission approval on April 13, 2026.