The national security advisers of the Philippines and United States hold a phone call on Monday, April 1, to discuss the increasing tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) due to China’s aggressive actions. The highlight of the discussion between National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año and...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) finally recovered its official Facebook account on Tuesday morning, April 2, four days after it was hacked. However, concerns as to how the agency will prevent a “three-peat” of the incident are still aplenty. PCG spokesperson Rear Adm. Armando Balilo said the...
Security Bank’s industry-leading approach to Human Capital Management (HCM) has been recognized by several international and local award-giving bodies, including the HR Excellence Awards, where EVP and Chief People Officer, Nerissa Berba, was named HR Leader of the Year. Many banks claim to put...
As the New People’s Army (NPA) marked its 55 th founding anniversary last March 29, its remaining leaders and members were again urged by the national government to lay down their weapons and end the armed struggle so lasting peace can finally be achieved in the country. In a statement on Easter...
The Philippines and India agreed to forge stronger collaboration in ensuring maritime security amid increased security concerns in the world's oceans. President Marcos and Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) President Marcos and Indian...
The Philippines has welcomed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, saying it was “long overdue” and must be implemented “immediately.” DFA (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is encouraging overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Singapore to avail of the Voluntary Provident Fund Program or the Worker’s Investment and Savings Program (WISP) Plus. During the First SSS Kapihan sa Singapore, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer...
Security Bank Corporation and Helios, the country's pioneering climate fintech firm behind the innovative solar mortgage program, have joined hands to include solar panels in housing loans. “By leveraging each other’s strengths, we aim to position our solar mortgage offering not merely as an...
TORONTO – Heeding key lessons learned from various energy markets, the Department of Energy (DOE) is keen on pushing for ‘premium incentives’ so the government could eventually entice investment-dollars for the country’s nuclear ambitions as reinforcement in the future energy mix. Energy...
Mountain climbing enthusiast and Security Bank client, John Paul Narisma, waves the Philippine flag proudly at the Base Camp of Mount Everest on October 9, 2023. Nothing beats the adrenaline rush of conquering an extraordinary feat. For mountaineering enthusiast John Paul Narisma, the trek to the...
The Social Security System (SSS) reported an increase in cash benefits for elderly members who could no longer work that benefited over two million Filipinos. The SSS said on Friday, Mar. 8, that the pension fund released around P157 billion in retirement benefits to 2.2 million members from...
For those with overdue Social Security System (SSS) loans, now is the time to settle them and clear their financial obligations. On Wednesday, March 6, the SSS said there is an ongoing loan condonation program aimed at waiving penalties accrued by borrowers with outstanding salary, calamity,...
