Security Bank Strengthens Northern Luzon Presence with New Branches in Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur

Makati, Philippines – Security Bank Corporation is bringing BetterBanking closer to more Filipino communities with the opening of new branches in San Carlos, Pangasinan and Candon, Ilocos Sur, expanding its presence in two vibrant growth areas in Northern Luzon.

The new branches deepen the Bank’s support for households, entrepreneurs, and growing local businesses in communities where agriculture, trade, and enterprise continue to drive opportunity.

In Pangasinan, the San Carlos branch serves a dynamic local economy anchored in agriculture and expanding commerce. In Ilocos Sur, the Candon branch broadens access to banking services in a growing trade and enterprise hub.

“For us, BetterBanking means making banking simpler and faster, while staying close to our customers,” said Leslie Cham, EVP and Branch Banking Group Head at Security Bank. “These new branches combine digitally enabled service with the trust and personal connection that matter in communities where relationships remain at the heart of how business gets done.”

The expansion reflects Security Bank’s continued investment in growth corridors beyond major urban centers, where rising economic activity is creating greater demand for accessible and reliable financial services.

With 389 branches nationwide, Security Bank Corporation continues to strengthen how it serves customers by combining an expanding branch network with digital capabilities—making banking more seamless, secure, and convenient for individuals and businesses across the country.

Whether through in-branch advice, everyday transactions, or digital banking on the go, the Bank continues to make Better Banking more accessible where customers live, work, and grow. 

For more information on Security Bank’s products, services, and branch locations, visit www.securitybank.com or follow Security Bank on social media.

Mentor Me On Wheels goes to Pangasinan

No rain nor flood stopped the 493 MSMEs, would-be entrepreneurs, students and walk-in participants as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1 and Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) - Go Negosyo successfully conducted the Mentor Me on Wheels (MMOW) One on One Negosyo Mentorship Program last September 9, 2019 at the Robinsons Place, Calasiao, Pangasinan.

Forty-Two (42) accredited Go Negosyo Mentors, who voluntarily participated, did the business counseling and shared their expert views and best practices in running a business.

The mentee-participants took one-on-one mentoring session with a Go Negosyo Mentor on Marketing, Financing, and Entrepreneurial Mindset topics.

DTI Region 1 Director Grace Falgui-Baluyan expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support given by the mentors, participants and partner organizations.

“Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor. Thus, if we want to build our competence to successfully run our businesses, please bear in mind that it is not a weakness to ask people for guidance.” she added.

A Pangasinense herself, Philippine Commission for Women Commissioner Sandy Montano also served as a mentor during the event. She encouraged everyone to always aim high, be an inspiration to others and take pride of where they came from.

The MMOW-Pangasinan is the 1st run in Region 1 and 27th nationwide. The program aims to bring business mentorship closer to all Filipinos. Through the MMOW, micro-small business owners will be equipped with the technical and practical know-how on entrepreneurship in more convenient and accessible locations.

Watch out for The Philippine Beach Games 2019 in Pangasinan

The Philippine Beach Games, also known as PBG, is a multi-sport event which is staged every summer among athletes from all over the Philippines and Asia. The Games are organized by Pleightowne, Inc., together with National Sports Associations and Sports Organizations. This is the largest beach multi-sport gathering with participants from colleges, universities, clubs, provincial and local government units and Asian countries battling it out for supremacy in various events.

On May 2019, The Philippine Beach Games, backed by the tremendous support of Pangasinan, led by Gov. Amado I. Espino III, the Pangasinan Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Department of Tourism will be hosting ten sports; beach flag football; beach handball; beach volleyball; beach football; beach petanque; beach roundnet; beach ultimate Frisbee; beach fat bike race: beach run; beach dodgeball.

On May 24, 2019, there will be free sports clinics students, trainers, athletes, recreationists and even retirees who want to learn more about the sports. There will also be fun games and fun booths for those who won’t engage in the sports. Concessionaires have been tapped to feature delicacies of Pangasinan.

The games will be played at the Capitol Beach Front, Lingayen Pangasinan on May 25, 2019 up to May 26, 2019.

History

PBG was born from the minds of passionate sports enthusiasts heading various sports associations and sports clubs. Their goal was to create a sports league that will have the combination of fun and competitiveness in venues with proper facilities.

The group organized a trial run with a beach flag football tournament in 2016. This was followed the following year, 2017, by the Asian Inter-Collegiate Beach Flag Football Tournament which was participated in by Asian powerhouses Japan and Thailand. Simultaneous with this were games in Beach Handball and Beach Volleyball.

PBG has experienced a tremendous growth since its maiden event. In 2018 there were seven (7) sports: beach flag football; beach handball; beach volleyball; beach football; beach petanque; beach roundnet; beach ultimate Frisbee.

Venue

Lingayen’s sprawling beach caught the eyes of the group. The beach had the qualities that would be great for simultaneous beach sports. The province does weekly beach clean ups, thus making their beach free of unwanted trash. Graders and bulldozers are easily made available by the province to flatten the sand. The beach is so wide and long that it can accommodate numerous official-sized fields.

Rationale

So why are they holding these Philippine Beach Games? PBG does its share in promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports. More variety of sports gives more people more choices and chances to engage in exercise, recreation and competition. There are non-traditional sports in the PBG that can cater to those who have different abilities. Simultaneous games give people an awareness of the various sports that they can engage themselves in or do cross-training. Camaraderie is also fostered among athletes from different fields.

International Beach Games

The Philippines joins the Asian Beach Games (ABG). The PBG is a venue where our national athletes can train and compete with others in preparation for International tournaments. This could also be a venue where coaches can scout and recruit players for the national team.

Hosting

Other Asian countries have already hosted the Asian Beach Games. With the regular holding of Philippine Beach Games, the Philippines will soon be able to host the ABG.

Sports Tourism

Beach Games not only bring in athletes but also spectators and tourists. Athletes from all over the country travel with their friends and family to enjoy the games and the scenery. The PBG has and will continue to be a big contributor to local tourism.

Foreign teams have also participated in the PBG. And more foreign teams have shown interest in joining the coming games. This is definitely a big boost to our county’s international tourism campaign.

Responsible Tourism

PBG provides a hydration station where players can get their water. All participants and officials are required to bring their own water bottles or tumblers. Plastic cups and PET bottles are not allowed in the playing area.

Officials and participants are informed that they should practice Clean As You Go (CLAY-Go) and Leave No Trace (LNT). This assures clean beaches where everyone can keep coming back to play.

Engage

The 2019 Season takes on a very simple but very direct theme which will be the guiding principle in PBG’s activities… Engage!

It is the goal of the group to engage as many people into as many sports as possible. There are the main stream sports like beach volleyball and beach football. And for those who want other challenges, there are the fast growing sports of flag football, handball, ultimate Frisbee and more. These new crazes in the sports world may be the right action for those who shy away from mainstream sports.  There’s totally no running in Petanque, but this will test your focus and mental toughness to the hilt. Different sports present different challenges. Plus there are a lot more sports that will surely get those bodies moving.

Everyone in the group is engaged in helping with the growth of all of the participating sports. Participants get to try out or at the very least watch different sports.

PBG’s goal is to engage the local community to become guardians of the playground (their own beachfront). They can earn from tourism. They could also learn a sport or two and form their own teams.

Whether you’re there on vacation, playcation or serious competition, we will engage you in fun-filled activities!

Why EDM celebration near the beach after summer?

1. The Encounter

Experiencing a raves celebration live differs any type of performance encounter in this globe. You will certainly not remain in a lengthy coast line. You will certainly be outdoors, delighting in the fresh air in order to great beach ambience, as well as you will certainly be taking in an ambience that is incomparable.

2. Wearing Funky beach Clothes

You will certainly have the ability to use clothing at celebrations that you would generally not use other time of the year. If you have actually ever before had a look at the clothing individuals where at celebrations such as Coachella, these are the attire that will certainly serve at raves celebrations almost everywhere. There are no regulations when it pertains to beach outfit, so create something imaginative, in order to something that will certainly make you attract attention.

3. Being on the Beach

Among the very best factors for participating in a beach raves celebration is the happiness of being beach during throughout the occasion. Throughout this cooler wet month where you typically remain interior, it will certainly be enjoyable to be on the beach, you will certainly have the ability to allow the sunlight kiss your face the Second time around in a cooler way, as well as take in the fresh air as your preferred band or DJ rocks the stage for the hundreds of raves followers that will certainly be amongst you.

4. Make Friends

Beach raves celebrations are participated in by crowds of similar raves followers. If you go to a c and w celebration, compared to you will certainly be around c and w followers. If you go to an EDM celebration, you will certainly be amongst EDM followers. The factor is, these celebrations will certainly be the best premises making first time relationships that will certainly last for a life time. Or a minimum of up until the celebration mores than.

5. The Rave

You're there for theraves, why else would certainly you be going to a rave celebration? Sure there are more and more parts to a beach celebration like fine arts in order to crafts, however the raves is the primary reason that you need to be going to the celebration, as well as raves merely seems so far better exterior.

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