Ilocos Norte DepEd workers laud installation of ATM in their workplace

LAOAG CITY—Thousands of government workers at the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte are delighted to use a newly-established Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) courtesy of the Landbank of the Philippines.

For a first time-user Mary Jane Yanos, accounting staff of the SDOIN of the new ATM machine in her workplace, she said this makes it a lot more convenient for her now that she no longer need to ride a tricycle going to the bank or mall just to withdraw money.

“Malaki ang tulong, mas mabilis at mas mura ang pagwi-withdraw ng pera kasi hindi na kami gagastos ng pamasahe papunta sa labas,” said Ms. Yanos.

The new ATM machine is housed at the north entrance wing of the division adjacent to the guard house for greater security.

Employees from adjacent national government agencies such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Civil Service Commission, Land Registration Authority and at least six neighboring schools and universities near the education department can also swing by to withdraw or transfer money here.

To make government services closer to its people, Schools Division superintendent Vilma D. Eda requested the Landbank of the Philippines to make the ATM machine more accessible to them.

“The ATM will cater not only for employees of the SDOIN but also clients of nearby agencies,” Mrs. Eda said in her letter addressed to the partner bank.

According to Mrs. Eda, the new ATM machine is expected to benefit more than 10,000 government workers and private individuals near the SDOIN.

Through a partnership agreement, the LBP shouldered the construction of the ATM stall with the help of the SDOIN engineers who supervised its installation. (Cherry Joy Garma)

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