“Fear and anxiety” are not diseases but they can be factors that will put you at risk of dying as these cripple and hinder women to seek medical help from experts. This is one of the key messages that cancer survivors and experts would constantly remind the Project Pink Fora attendees to combat the increasing mortality rate of breast cancer.
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Banking and Financial Services
Beyond National Teachers’ Month For Today’s Heroes
“I Teach: That’s my superpower!” this was the message that strongly resonated during National Teachers’ Month from September 5 to October 5. Now in its 11th year, CitySavings joined the Department of Education (DepEd) in celebrating our modern-day superheroes, our teachers.
ABC Stories
A-Clubs in Focus: Gaining Momentum With The Aboitiz Dragon Boat Team
The Aboitiz Dragon Boat Team (ADBT), an A-Club that prides itself in being driven to excel and serve, once again made it to the semifinals of the recent ‘Dragons in Argao 5’ competition held at Maayo Stay in Argao, Cebu last September 22. The team finished strong in the 200-meter mixed category with a best time of 1:05:05 after competing against premiere and seasoned dragon boat teams.
Honor Roll
CitySavings is Best CSR Bank Philippines 2019
For the second consecutive year, Global Banking & Finance Review recently awarded City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings) as the Best CSR Bank Philippines 2019 in recognition of their continued commitment and leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings Embarks on a Synergy and Transformation Journey
We want! We can! We will! This was City Savings Bank’s (CitySavings) battle cry that resonated during the 2019 Sales Rally at Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City last August 4. More than 300 team leaders from sales and operations, the management team, and executives from UnionBank and other subsidiaries were united under the theme: Synergy and Transformation.
Banking and Financial Services
Lalamove Welcomes CitySavings As First Bank Partner For Motorcycle Financing
Leading on-demand delivery app Lalamove has sealed a partnership with UnionBank’s thrift arm CitySavings, to provide motorcycle financing for units purchased at its accredited dealer-partners nationwide.
Honor Roll
Bangko Sentral Cites CitySavings As ‘Outstanding’ Partner
City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings), the thrift banking arm of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), has been recognized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) at the 16th Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders in Manila.
Other CSR
CitySavings volunteers join ‘Brigada’ nationwide
Guided by its core values of service, teamwork, and responsibility, close to 870 CitySavings team member volunteers helped prep 230 public schools nationwide become better learning spaces for the coming school year through the Department of Education’s (DepEd) ‘Brigada Eskwela’ held from May 20 to 25.
Other CSR
CitySavings leads medical mission for Camotes teachers
After a series of breast cancer awareness fora called Project Pink, City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings) went beyond raising awareness by making actual health service accessible to teachers through a medical mission last May 23 at San Francisco SPED Central School, Camotes, Cebu.
ABC Stories
CitySavings’ Project Pink Supports National Women’s Month
CitySavings recently concluded another nationwide run of Project Pink, a series of breast cancer awareness forums for teachers, in line with the celebration of National Women’s Month this March.
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings merges with PR Savings Bank
CitySavings, the thrift banking arm of UnionBank, has merged with Philippine Resources Savings Banking Corporation (PR Savings Bank), in support of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) efforts to improve financial inclusion in the country and strengthen the banking industry through mergers and consolidation.
ABC Stories
CitySavings promotes quality education through Project TEACH
Project TEACH: Educator Empowerment Program aims to address the critical issue of teacher quality in Philippine public schools. It is anchored in the belief that the quality of education begins and ends with the quality of teaching and learning in our learning institutions.
ABC Stories
CitySavings gives assistance to typhoon affected schools in Northern Samar
CitySavings through its Catarman Branch heeded the Department of Education’s (DepEd) call for assistance by spearheading relief operations to 12 public schools in Northern Samar last January 16 and 22.
Honor Roll
DepEd lauds Aboitiz Group’s education programs towards nation-building
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recognized the Aboitiz Group’s outstanding contribution in pursuing the development of basic quality education in the Philippines.
Honor Roll
CitySavings named as Best CSR Bank Philippines 2018
CitySavings’ CSR initiatives in partnership with the DepEd and several key external partners, which the awarding body recognized for its corporate governance, transparency, sustainable development, environmental policy, and human value
Banking and Financial Services
FEATURE: Fulfilling dreams through DepEd’s Alternative Learning System
A typical morning for 19-year-old Shajhana from Concepcion, Iloilo starts with preparing breakfast for her child and husband while young people her age would be preparing for school. At 17, she’s had to set aside studies when she became a teenage mother.
ABC Stories
CitySavings marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Project Pink
As part of its commitment to look after the health and well-being of Filipino teachers, City Savings Bank (CitySavings) marked Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October with Project Pink in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) Regions 4A (CALABARZON), 4B (MIMAROPA) and 7 (Central Visayas).
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings ‘in10sifies’ its National Teachers’ Month Celebration
CitySavings ‘in10sified’ its teacher-focused initiatives as it joined the Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Teachers’ Month Coordinating Council (NTMCC) in paying tribute to our Filipino educators who continue to inspire learners and significantly contribute to nation-building.
Banking and Financial Services
PETNET celebrates milestones and gears towards the future
It was a night of recognition as PETNET employees gathered at Casa Ibarra in their emerald green attire in celebration of the company’s 20th Founding Anniversary with the theme “PETNET @ 20: Celebrating Milestones, Valuing People” last August 10. The celebration highlighted the service awardees and the notable employees who contributed to the company’s success.
Other CSR
CitySavings extends assistance to landslide affected families in Naga City, Cebu
CitySavings team members from its Head Office, Mandaue, and Carcar branches extended assistance to the landslide affected families in Naga City, Cebu.
Honor Roll
CitySavings wins Gawad CFI Group Level Outstanding Thrift Bank Award
LANDBANK has recognized CitySavings as a leading partner in promoting countryside development and in providing credit to marginalized and underserved sectors of society.
Other CSR
CitySavings empowers teachers through financial discipline
Since it was founded back in 1965, CitySavings has been true to its founders’ vision of “helping people of moderate means”. From sari-sari store vendors to jeepney drivers or to public school teachers, the bank has helped fulfill dreams through simple financial products and straightforward banking services.
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings Operations Team holds inaugural Controls Assembly
The CitySavings Operations Team has embarked on their first-ever bankwide Controls Assembly, a conference that gathered branch officers and its reserve pool team for a series of discussions under the theme “Stewardship with a Purpose and Accountability”.
Banking and Financial Services
Rekindling the CitySavings culture at Capehan sa Bangko Year 4
Regarded as one of the vital aspects of a thriving organization, the fourth year of City Savings Bank’s ‘Capehan sa Bangko’ last July 9 at City Sports Club, Cebu City focused on the organization’s culture amidst changing times.
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings recognizes Talent Factory Batch 3
City Savings Bank held a special recognition ceremony on March 5 for the third batch of talents who completed the basic training requirements of the Employee Development Program (EDP) or “Talent Factory”.
Other CSR
GenSan educators receive teaching kits from CitySavings
Over 130 public school teachers from New Society National High School in General Santos City received teaching kits from CitySavings last June 8.
Other CSR
CitySavings heeds DepEd’s call for Brigada Eskwela
For CitySavings, advancing business and communities through its 106 branches nationwide means heeding the call of the Department of Education to support this year’s Brigada Eskwela initiatives from May 28 to June 2.
CSR
CitySavings ‘Project Pink’ urges early detection against breast cancer
Cathy Mae Aliviano | April 13, 2018 In partnership with DepEd Region 7 and Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. – Eduardo J. […]
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings talks blockchain in banking and financial inclusion
CitySavings Chairman Eugene Acevedo dissected bitcoin and the blockchain technology behind it at the recent Philippine Financial Summit – Cebu Chapter organized by UP Junior Finance Association.
CSR
CitySavings launches Project TEACH: Educator Empowerment Program
CitySavings partnered with Alchemy Education Solutions, Inc. through Project TEACH, the bank’s signature corporate social responsibility project which focuses on teacher training solution and comprehensive school based training package to ensure that what is learned by the teacher is applied in the classroom.
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings’ 2018 Sales Rally: ‘Reinventing Our Future’
While past Sales Rallies focused on management discussion of key initiatives and action plans, this year’s annual gathering, themed “Reinventing Our Future”, introduced a different experience where high caliber speakers from the industry were invited to talk about their significant field of expertise.
Banking and Financial Services
2017 CitySavings Branch of the Year (BOY) and Extension of the Year (EOY)
CitySavings’ Ormoc Branch wins 2017’s Branch of the Year award!
Honor Roll
CitySavings Internal Audit Team Achieves International Certification
City Savings Bank’s Internal Audit Team, headed by FVP-Chief Auditor Anna Bella Gatbonton, achieved an international certification by obtaining the most desired rating of “Generally Conforms” from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Banking and Financial Services
DepEd Region 7 ICT Summit gets support from CitySavings
The Department of Education Region 7 through the Information and Communications Technology Services conducted the first ever regional ICT Summit at Golden Peak Hotel, Cebu City last November 13 – 14.
CSR
CitySavings pilots Project Pink in Cebu, Legazpi and Davao
More than 370 educators from Central Visayas, Bicol and Davao Region participated during the nationwide pilot sessions of Project Pink, a CSR initiative of CitySavings to promote breast cancer awareness and prevention among public school teachers.
CSR
A Synergistic Approach to Leadership Development
Since 2014, over a thousand educators from the Department of Education (DepEd) hailing from various regions experienced Project Synergy, a values integration and leadership training program by City Savings Bank (CitySavings) in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. – Kool Adventure Camp (RAFI KAC).
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings on Financial Inclusion in the Digital World
Over 200 senior high school students participated in the Return on Investment (ROI) Summit, which aims to foster educational advancement in the field of digitized financial inclusion through proactive education.
CSR
CitySavings and WeatherPhilippines: Building a #WeatherWiser DepEd Community
Read about CitySavings’ partnership with WeatherPhilippines and how we started our #WeatherWiser journey with the DepEd community!
CSR
Thrift Bank advocates for practical wealth management
With its goal to enhance the practical wealth management knowledge of public school teachers, City Savings Bank (CitySavings) Project Peraparasyon has taught over 21,000 educators and personnel nationwide since May 2016.
Banking and Financial Services
Consolidating our banking, finserv investments via CitySavings-PETNET deal
AEV has sold its stake in PETNET to CitySavings and UPI, consolidating its investments in the banking and financial services space.
Banking and Financial Services
UnionBank Outlook 2018
Early on we recognized that the rules of the banking game have changed. This has challenged the Bank to step up and stay relevant by going digital – “digitize or perish!”
Banking and Financial Services
UnionBank subsidiary CitySavings set to acquire PR Savings Bank
City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings), the thrift banking arm of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with the ROPALI Group to acquire 100% of the common shares of Philippine Resources Savings Bank.
CSR
CitySavings reaches out to more ALS teachers
Since its establishment, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program of the Department of Education (DepEd) has opened numerous opportunities for Filipino students, out-of-school youth (OSY) and other members of the community who have limited or no access to attend and finish formal basic education.
CSR
CitySavings brings Project Pink to Southern Mindanao
In line with its advocacy to educate teachers and raise awareness about breast cancer, City Savings Bank (CitySavings) extended its Project Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness Program in Southern Mindanao to reach more public school educators.
CSR
City Savings Bank holds Project Pink Forum
A total of 184 selected educators from different Divisions of Central Visayas and Bicol Region participated during City Savings Bank’s Project Pink forum – a signature Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the bank which aims to promote breast cancer awareness and prevention among public school teachers.
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings Celebrates National Teachers’ Month
On Sept. 23, the bank co-presented “Titser Ko, Garbo Ko! Teachers’ Got Talent” together with the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 7, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI), Mega Cebu, and the Coalition for Better Education (CBE).
CSR
CitySavings grants teaching kits to Cebu educators
Educators from the Ramon Duterte Memorial National High School in Cebu City received teaching kits composed of visual aid materials and stationeries from City Savings Bank (CitySavings) on September 18.
Honor Roll
CitySavings is SB Corp’s Most Valuable Development Partner
CitySavings received the award from SB Corp President and CEO Bartholomew Brillo Reynes for its instrumental role in achieving the corporation’s development goals and financial targets last year through its Mandatory Lending Compliance Program.
Honor Roll
CBE recognizes CitySavings for education support
During its 16th year founding anniversary, the Coalition for Better Education (CBE) conferred the Presidential Award to City Savings Bank (CitySavings) last August 05 at Golden Prince Hotel and Suites, Cebu City.
Banking and Financial Services
Inspiring Stories at Capehan sa Bangko Year 3
The annual event attended by the regional business and operations heads along with group heads of the bank’s various units revolved around the theme “Reaching for success in an ever changing world, Inspiring stories from our leaders.”
CSR
Mindanao Educators are now Architects of Change
Mae Precious Marfito l July 28, 2017 A total of 237 principals and non-teaching personnel of the Department of Education […]
CSR
Leyte ‘quake’ affected educators, learners receive aid from CitySavings
CitySavings held relief operations at Kananga and Ormoc City, Leyte following the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that affected the province earlier this July. A total of 235 beneficiaries composed of public school teachers, students, and their respective families received food and hygiene kits.
CSR
CitySavings heeds DepEd’s call to help Marawi learners
We understand that access to school supplies and hygiene kits can be difficult nowadays with the situation in Marawi and so it is our hope that these items would alleviate some of the needs in order for the students to learn and focus on their studies better.
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings conducts Project Peraparasyon for DepEd Central Office Personnel
CitySavings EVP-Channel Management Levi Villanueva, who facilitated the workshop, emphasized that the program aims to show in simple terms how to achieve financial wellness through fiscal prudence. He further noted that wealth management is all about a change in mindset and that spending less does not mean less quality of life.
Banking and Financial Services
Expanding Possibilities, Breaking New Grounds!
City Savings Bankers committed to take the bank’s performance to greater heights, in line with this year’s annual sales rally theme, “Expanding Possibilities, Breaking New Grounds!,”
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings recognized as LTD–Cebu’s top contributor for 2016
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Large Taxpayers Division (LTD) – Cebu recognized City Savings Bank (CitySavings) as the top […]
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings honors teachers during National Teachers’ Month
Thank you so much CitySavings for giving us great honor by celebrating National Teachers Month nationwide. You are a true […]
Banking and Financial Services
The rise of CitySavings Computerized Accounting System
There’s nothing as exciting as the opportunity to be creative, challenge the status quo and create a positive change, one […]
CSR
WeatherPhilippines, CitySavings, and DepEd conduct first Weather101 in NCR
Teachers learned the basics of different weather disturbances and rain producing weather systems WeatherPhilippines will conduct a series of Weather […]
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings Outlook 2015
2014 was a banner year marked by several milestones for City Savings Bank (CitySavings). We completed the upgrade of our […]