Philippine National Bank named ‘Best Disbursement Partner’ by SSS

In the photo, from left to right are Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, PNB EVP and Head of Global Banking and Markets Sector Roberto Baltazar, SSS President Michael Regino, and SSS Commissioner Diana Pardo Aguilar.

06 October 2022 — The Social Security System (SSS) awards Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB) as ‘Best Disbursement Partner’ in the Commercial Bank category of its “2022 Balikat ng Bayan Awards” during its 65th founding anniversary celebration held last September 30 at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City.

“We are honored and grateful to receive this award from SSS,” said PNB Acting President Florido P. Casuela. “PNB has been a proud partner of SSS for the past 65 years. We are committed to being a reliable partner in providing diverse banking services to SSS and its members.”

The ‘Best Disbursement Partner’ distinction is awarded to financial institutions for achieving the highest amount of benefits disbursed to SSS members.

The awardees are recognized for their compliance to the provisions of the Social Security Law in terms of coverage and giving out of benefits, accuracy and timelines in their submission of reports to SSS, and participation in SSS programs.

Shown in photo receiving the award on behalf of PNB was EVP and Head of Global Banking and Markets Sector Roberto Baltazar (4th from left). The award was presented by no less than President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

Instituted in 1995, the Balikat ng Bayan Awards is held annually to acknowledge the valuable contributions of companies, institutions, and individuals in helping SSS achieve its mandate to its members in the Philippines and abroad.