PDIC Public Assistance Center, a one-stop shop for all stakeholders. Civil Service Commission (CSC) Commissioner and Acting Chairman Robert S. Martinez and Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) President Cristina Que Orbeta led the ribbon cutting ceremony to formally launch the PDIC Public Assistance Center located at the 3rd Floor of SSS Bldg., Ayala Ave. corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City. The launching of the Public Assistance Center coincides with PDIC's 52nd founding anniversary on June 22 and the commemoration of Depositor Protection and Awareness Week (DPAW) celebrated on June 16-22 every year.

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) launched its Public Assistance Center on June 22, 2015, culminating the commemoration of the 13th Depositor Protection and Awareness Week (DPAW). The Public Assistance Center is PDIC's one-stop shop for the convenience of depositors, borrowers and all stakeholders who transact with the Corporation. The Public Assistance Center is located at the 3rd Floor, SSS Bldg., Ayala Ave. corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City.

The launch was led by PDIC President Cristina Que Orbeta and Civil Service Commission (CSC) Commissioner and Acting Chairman Robert S. Martinez with Fr. Jose Nilo Lalap of Don Bosco Parish officiating the blessing.

With the inauguration of the Public Assistance Center, clients can transact with PDIC in one convenient place. It is intended for depositors filing a claim, borrowers settling loans, creditors following up claims against closed banks, or prospective buyers of assets for sale. Priority lanes have been provided for senior citizens and those requiring special assistance.

The launch of the Public Assistance Center is in line with the PDIC's thrust to continuously improve operational efficiency and systems consistent with its ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management system to promote public service effectiveness and depositor protection.

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The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) was established on June 22, 1963 by Republic Act 3591 to provide depositor protection and help maintain stability in the financial system by providing permanent and continuing deposit insurance. Effective June 1, 2009, the maximum deposit insurance coverage is P500,000 per depositor. All deposit accounts by a depositor in a closed bank maintained in the same right and capacity shall be added together. A joint account shall be insured separately from any individually-owned deposit account.

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