will openfour new branches in Panama's Herrera province in the coming years, according tothe bank's strategic plan approved by the board.

The brancheswill be in the cities of Parita, Los Pozos and Divisa, as well as a branch in Chitré.As a result, the bank will have a total of nine branches in the province, said thebank's deputy finance manager, Diana de la Guardia.

"Wewill work hard to meet the demand in places where private banking does not havea presence, to meet the needs of clients and potential clients, as well as the beneficiariesof social programs," de la Guardia was quoted as saying.