MANILA, Philippines - The Asia United Bank (AUB) and the Social Security System (SSS) has signed a memorandum of agreement that accredits the publicly listed bank as a conduit for releasing SSS members’ loan proceeds and benefits. In photo are: (seated, from left) SSS vice president for Member Services Mario R. Sibucao; SSS president and chief executive officer Emilio S. De Quiros Jr.; AUB president Abraham T. Co; AUB executive vice president Isabelita Papa; (standing, from left) SSS department manager for ID Card Production Jose Antonio L. Salazar; special assistant to the SSS president Maria Lourdes N. Mendoza; AUB assistant vice president and head of Cash Management Services Lily Ann M. Chua; AUB first vice president Gae L. Martinez; and AUB assistant vice president Riccon D. Leonardo.