State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) recently put out an advisory to clientele, indicating branches nationwide would be closed beginning March 29, Maundy Thursday, and would resume on Monday, April 2, in observance of Holy Week.

They noted, however, automated teller machines (ATMs) would be functional throughout the said period.

Meanwhile, check clearing would also be suspended for the ascribed dates, with processing also resuming on Monday.

DBP operates several branches throughout Region VI, including locations in Bacolod City, Iloilo City, Kabankalan City, San Carlos City, among others./WDJ