CitySavings has reaffirmed its commitment to support teachers and learners through a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Education (DepEd) signed on February 17, 2025. This enhanced partnership reaffirms CitySavings’ commitment to advancing education by supporting initiatives aligned with DepEd’s 5-Point Agenda, proactively tackling key challenges in the country’s education sector.
During the MOA signing, CitySavings Chairperson of the Board and UnionBank President & CEO Ana Aboitiz-Delgado shared, “City Savings Bank was founded by my great grandfather, Don Ramon Aboitiz, together with his trusted business partner, Teotimo Abellana, with a simple vision back then—to serve people of moderate means.”
She further emphasized, “At Aboitiz, everything we do is anchored in our values and our greater purpose. We applaud DepEd for its commitment to improving the quality of education in our country, and rest assured that we, in CitySavings and the whole Aboitiz Group, are equally committed to enabling teachers and learners to reach their full potential.”
CitySavings President and CEO Manuel Santiago, Jr. shared, “Through the years, we have been focused on our beloved teachers, serving their needs as we aim to be the teacher’s bank of choice. Since 2008, we have partnered with DepEd to provide relevant, accessible, and sustainable corporate social responsibility programs.”
The Bank’s donation of laptops to select DepEd divisions across the country aims to advance digitalization efforts and improve learning outcomes in public schools. This initiative also seeks to support the government agency’s programs that ensure learners and schools are prepared for assessments.
DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara expressed his gratitude to the Bank’s active support.
“City Savings Bank has long been a trusted partner—not just in banking, but in nation-building. Ang inyong ‘Tatak Aboitiz’ na malasakit at integridad ay ramdam din sa edukasyon, lalong lalo na sa pagpapaigting ng ating computerization program”.
He also commended other CitySavings initiatives to elevating communities through financial inclusion. “Through your financial literacy programs, affordable loans, as well as your support during National Teachers’ Month and other DepEd events, we have felt your commitment that goes beyond profit. Hindi lang negosyo, kundi misyon ang dala nyo”.
