Shaping a brighter future

The future looks bright for our country as Filipino students are being honed to become socially responsible entrepreneurs and leaders by the international, non-profit organization Enactus. Each year, a series of regional and national competitions is held in the member countries including the Philippines, where student-teams from member universities showcase the community projects they have created and implemented that have empowered locals to improve their quality of life and standard of living. The country’s national finals organized by Enactus Philippines under the leadership of chairman Jose ‘Joey’ Leviste, Jr. was held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City and featured 12 competing teams, with Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) emerging as the national champion. MMSU then represented the Philippines to the 2013 Enactus World Cup in Cancun, Mexico where they reached the semi-final round, competing against the country teams of Nigeria, Guatemala, Azerbaijan and Russia. The MMSU Enactus team project using dragonfruits was greatly appreciated for the livelihood created and positive impact it has made on the lives of the many beneficiaries in Ilocos Norte. Congratulations to Joey and the entire Enactus Philippines organization for the successful national finals! Kudos to the MMSU Enactus Team for bringing honor to our country!

A card for life’s many premiums

A world of exclusive privileges and access to life-enriching moments await cardholders of the newly launched Security Bank World MasterCard.  The top and elite clients of Security Bank Corporation (SBC) and special guests were welcomed by Security Bank president and CEO Alberto Villarosa, MasterCard Philippines country head Jose Rene “Poch” Villa-Real and SB Cards Corporation president and head of Business Dave Sarmiento to the exclusive preview of the bank’s newest and exclusive VIP card program recently at the Marriott Hotel Manila.  SBC executive vice president and Retail Banking segment head Ma. Cristina “Maki” Tingson said the partnership with MasterCard is expected to “bring more benefits and features for our clients to make it anywhere in the world.” Guests at the Broadway-themed cocktail event were truly excited as the countdown began for a chance to win a money-can’t-buy experience welcoming 2014 in an unforgettable celebration in the Big Apple. Congratulations on a successful launch!