SBFI gives plastic waste a second life through classroom chairs

From plastic waste to places of learning. SBFI delivers recycled armchairs to Clarin Elementary School.

What was once discarded plastic is now helping children learn in Misamis Occidental.

Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) donated 50 new classroom chairs made entirely from recycled plastic to Clarin Elementary School in Plaridel, providing students with much-needed furniture while giving waste a second life. The chairs were produced by The Plastic Flamingo (The Plaf), a social enterprise that transforms plastic waste into durable furniture. Delivery to the school was sponsored by LBC Hari ng Padala Foundation.

Security Bank Foundation, De La Salle University empower science teachers to turn research into community solutions

Participants of Security Bank Foundation's Mentoring Future Leaders for Nation-Building Program for Science Teachers complete third-year training at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.

Twenty-nin
e junior high school science master teachers from across the country have completed the third year of Security Bank Foundation's (SBFI) Mentoring Future Leaders for Nation-Building Program for Science Teachers, equipping them to use science education as a tool for addressing real-world challenges in their communities.

Security Bank Foundation bags two Awards at 22nd Philippine Quill for nation-building programs

From left to right: Louie De Real, Executive Director; Melissa Aquino, Trustee; Ricardo Llego, Communications and Resource Mobilization Officer of Security Bank Foundation during the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards ceremony.

Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) received two honors at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards on August 27, 2026, at Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Parañaque City, recognizing the impact of its programs and strategic communications in advancing education and community development.

Bayanihan Para sa Silid-Aralan received a Quill Award of Excellence, while SBF-Eyes (Security Better Future through Eyes) earned a Quill Award of Merit.

Bayanihan Para sa Silid-Aralan was recognized for its collaborative approach to addressing the country's classroom shortage. The program brings together Security Bank clients, employees, local government units, non-government organizations, partner institutions, and other stakeholders to mobilize resources for classroom construction.

Security Bank Foundation recognized by DepEd for nationwide support to public education

Security Bank Foundation, represented by SBFI Trustee Melissa Aquino, SBFI Executive Director Louie De Real, and SBFI Resource Mobilization Officer Ricardo Llego, received the Benefactor’s Award from DepEd Region III, led by Regional Director Dr. Ronnie Mallari, CESO III

Makati City – Security Bank Foundation (SBFI) has been recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd) for its continued support to public education, including receiving the Benefactor’s Award from DepEd Region III (Central Luzon).

The Foundation was also honored with Regional Educational Partner Awards from DepEd Region IV-A (CALABARZON), alongside Division Partner Awards from Batangas City, Laguna Province, Zamboanga City, and Ozamiz City. These recognitions were conferred during DepEd’s stakeholder appreciation events held nationwide. 

A.C. Steel Industries donates materials for Security Bank Foundation classrooms

Executives and representatives from Security Bank Foundation and A.C. Steel during the signing ceremony for the Build a School, Build a Nation partnership (1st row L-R): Richard Uy, Chief Operating Officer, AC Steel Industries, Inc.; Enrique Dominic Miguel C. Sola, Chief Executive Officer, AC Steel Industries, Inc.; Rafael Simpao Jr., Chairman, Security Bank Foundation; Melissa Aquino, Trustee, Security Bank Foundation; and Louie De Real, Executive Director, Security Bank Foundation

(2nd row L-R): Kerr
Sumagaysay, Marketing and Sales Officer, AC Steel Industries, Inc.; Ruth Peñaflor, Admin Manager, AC Steel Industries, Inc.; Christian Chua, Treasurer, AC Steel Industries, Inc.; Fritzie Moog, Area Head, Makati 3, Branch Banking Group, Security Bank Corporation; Maria Ayesha Aguiting, Adviser, Security Bank Foundation; Alan Layco, Adviser, Security Bank Foundation; and Ricardo Llego, Resource Mobilization Officer, Security Bank Foundation

Security Bank Foundation and JVR Foundation expand partnership with new school building in Bukidnon

The memorandum of agreement signing was led by SBFI Chairman Rafael Simpao, Jr., Security Bank Corporation EVP and Branch Banking Group Head Leslie Cham, SBFI Trustee Melissa Aquino, JVRF Executive Director Kana Manglapus, and Fr. Marlon Fabros, SJ, President of PCHS

More than 1,000 students from farming and indigenous communities in Pangantucan, Bukidnon will soon benefit from safer and more conducive learning spaces as Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) and Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation, Inc. (JVRF) expand their partnership to build a new 2-storey, 6-classroom school building in Pangantucan Community High School (PCHS).

Security Bank Foundation, Ideal Vision bring free eyeglasses to 1,000 Central Luzon students

Pictured during the MOA signing ceremony - Front row (L-R): Ralph Martin Go, Ideal Vision Center Digital Marketing Head; Louie Boy De Real, SBFI Executive Director; Melissa Aquino, SBFI Trustee and Corporate Secretary; Dr. Ronnie Mallari, CESO III, DepEd Region 3 Regional Director; Dr. Jessie Amin, CESO IV, DepEd Region 3 Assistant Regional Director; Sammy Sampang; DepEd Region 3 Chief Education Supervisor

Second row (L-R): Lyn Bartolome, Ideal Vision Center Marketing Manager; Ginno Jhep Pacquing, DepEd Region 3 Data Protection Officer; Ricardo Llego, SBFI Communications and Resource Mobilization Officer

Security Bank Foundation reaches 900-classroom landmark with new TLE building in Zamboanga City

SBFI Chairman Rafael Simpao Jr. (11th from left, top row) and Security Bank EVP and Branch Banking Group Head Leslie Cham (10th from left, top row) with Zamboanga City High School Main (ZCHSM) faculty members and students during the classroom turnover ceremony

Marking a major milestone in its education advocacy, Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) turned over a new two-storey, six-classroom Technical-Livelihood Education (TLE) building to Zamboanga City High School Main—its 900th classroom built nationwide—expanding access to hands-on learning for thousands of public school students. This reflects more than two decades of sustained investment in public school infrastructure across the country. 

Security Bankers raise funds for 41 scholars through year-end, employee-led initiatives

Security Bank employees participating the holiday marketplace at Security Bank Head Office in Makati City

Security Bankers rallied together at the close of 2025 to raise funds for 41 scholars under the Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko (RMKK) scholarship program, through a series of employee-led initiatives held during the Bank’s year-end celebrations.

Implemented in collaboration with the Bank’s Learning and Engagement Division, the initiatives generated donations for Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI), supporting the educational needs of the Bank’s agency personnel—including security guards, janitors, messengers, and drivers—as well as their children.

Security Bank Foundation delivers strong education gains in 2025

In 2025, Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) strengthened its commitment to education as a powerful equalizer, delivering measurable, nationwide impact amid persistent classroom shortages, disaster-damaged school facilities, and nearly 11 million out-of-school Filipino children.

Through a holistic approach—building and repairing classrooms, supporting scholars, empowering educators, and partnering with communities—the Foundation helped improve access to safe, inclusive, and quality learning environments across the country.

Security Bank Foundation and JVRFI deliver new classrooms to Tarlac National High School

Turnover ceremony of the 2-storey classroom building at Tarlac National High School, led by Security Bank Foundation Chairman Rafael Simpao, Jr. and Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation Executive Director Kana Manglapus

More than 10,000 students at Tarlac National High School (TNHS) will benefit from safer, more conducive learning spaces following the turnover of a newly constructed two‑storey, 10-classroom building by Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI), with one classroom sponsored by the Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation, Inc. (JVRFI).

Security Bank Foundation builds hope with new classrooms in Gapan City

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Gapan East Integrated School building led by (from left) Ronalyn Velilia, Gapan Branch Business Manager; Maureen Grace Banalagay, Bulacan/Nueva Ecija Branch Banking Group Area Head; Melissa Aquino, SBFI Trustee; Rafael F. Simpao, Jr., SBFI Chairman; Hon. Emary Joy D. Pascual, Mayor of Gapan City; Dr. Enrique E. Angeles, Jr., Schools Division Superintendent; Hon. Paul Michael Amparado, Barangay Captain of San Vicente, Gapan; and Julita Aguilar, Principal of Gapan East Integrated School

Gapan City, Nueva Ecija – Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) turned over a newly constructed two-storey, six-classroom school building to Gapan East Integrated School (GEIS) in Nueva Ecija, marking another milestone in its flagship program “Build a School, Build a Nation: The Classrooms Project.”

Security Bank Foundation and the Department of Education strengthen educator training nationwide

Front row, from left to right: Rev. Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ, Former President, Ateneo de Manila University; Mr. Eduardo M. Olbes, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Security Bank Corporation; Mr. Rafael F. Simpao, Jr., Chairman, Security Bank Foundation, Inc.; Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara, Department of Education; Dr. Carmela C. Oracion, Assistant Secretary for the National Educators Academy of the Philippines, Department of Education; Mr. Jose Ramelle E. Javier, Director, Central House Administration – De La Salle Philippines.