UnionBank and Jobstreet Tech-ing Up Talent Acquisition for MSMEs

In a bid to enable growth and new opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs, UnionBank GlobalLinker, the digital platform of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), recently inked a partnership with online employment marketplace JobStreet by SEEK to help UnionBank GlobalLinker members attract the right talent for their business.

UnionBank GlobalLinker and Jobstreet signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the partnership wherein UnionBank GlobalLinker members can exclusively avail of two job postings for free on Jobstreet. Members must be new to JobStreet to avail of the offer.

JobStreet Philippines Country Manager Dannah Majarocon and UnionBank Senior Vice President and Institutional Segment Marketing Head Dino Velasco joined the ceremony as signatories.

With this new initiative, UnionBank GlobalLinker creates more value for its members. Aside from helping them establish an online presence to be competitive in the digital age, and allowing them to connect with potential customers, financiers, suppliers, partners, and service provides through its network of more than 350,000 members, the platform can now also give them a head start when looking for prospective employees.

Your UnionBank Mastercard may be the key to a brand-new BMW

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) Mastercard credit cardholders, this is for you! UnionBank has teamed up with BMW for a Mastercard-exclusive raffle that is sure to enhance your credit card usage.

Through this UnionBank Mastercard promo, cardholders can get a chance to drive home a brand-new 2023 BMW X1 simply by using their UnionBank Mastercard credit card!

Every P20,000 accumulated spend (from straight local or forex retail, bills payment, and installment transactions) earns five (5) raffle entries for a chance to win a brand-new 2023 BMW X1. Also, card transactions for grocery, gas, pharmacy, and utility bills have never been more rewarding, as cardholders can also win exciting eGCs through the promo’s official scratch game. Simply using their UnionBank Mastercard for every straight local or forex retail, bills payment, and installment transaction with a minimum amount spend of P200, gets cardholders an electronic scratch card for this game.

Moneybees Expands OTC Crypto Services through Tivoli Money Exchange’s New Branch at One Ayala

Aimed at making crypto buying and selling more accessible to Filipinos, Moneybees, leading over-the-counter cryptocurrency exchange platform, has reinforced efforts with its long-standing partnership with Tivoli Money Exchange through its recently opened branch at One Ayala.

Located at the corner of Ayala Avenue and EDSA in Makati, the new intermodal transportation hub is now home to Tivoli’s latest store. Tivoli One Ayala houses Moneybees’ competitive crypto services to cater to digital currency users of all backgrounds within the vicinity.

“Expanding our services to the new branch of Tivoli at One Ayala attempts to meet the increasing demand for convenient and reliable crypto exchange services in the country. Moneybees remains dedicated to offering transparent rates and expert support for a seamless and rewarding crypto trading experience as customer satisfaction and safety are at the core of our operations,” said Jay Villarante, Chairman and CEO of Moneybees Forex Corporation.

UnionBank voted "Most Recommended Retail Bank" anew

On the heels of bagging the top award of “Best Retail Bank in the Philippines” in Hanoi, Vietnam earlier this year, UnionBank was once again recognized for its excellence in retail financial services at the recently concluded The Asian Banker: Excellence in Retail Financial Services and Technology Innovation Philippines Awards 2023, held at Fairmont Makati in Makati City, Philippines, that also had UnionBank’s digital banking arm UnionDigital winning the "Best Digital-Only Bank" award.

UnionBank achieved this accolade through a comprehensive survey conducted between January and February 2023, which garnered feedback from over 1000 online consumers in the Philippines regarding their experiences and satisfaction levels with retail financial institutions.

UnionBank emerged as the standout fueled by an impressive BankQuality Consumer Score of 67%, the highest among all commercial banks, clinching the title of Most Recommended Retail Bank in the country. 

Security Bank empowers workforce with Darwinbox's mobile-first HR solution

Security Bank Corporation (PSE:SECB), a leading universal bank in the Philippines, has recently launched HeRO, powered by Darwinbox, as its Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This elevates the employee experience of the Bank’s more than 7,000-strong workforce. The Bank has integrated its systems into one end-to-end HCM platform covering the entire employee lifecycle from hiring to retirement. Security Bank’s goal with the partnership is to provide employees with a mobile-first HR solution that is simple, progressive, and serves as a one-stop-shop tool for HCM data and service needs.

Need an additional P100k for school expenses? Here’s how to raise it

As some schools gear up to reopen, this means a fresh new year for students and an influx of fresh new expenses for parents, from transportation to school supplies to hefty tuition fees.

When added all up, the numbers may look overwhelming, but there are ways to stay on top of your child’s school expenses.  Assess how much you will need to set aside for the entire school year. That amount could range from as low as P50,000 to as high as P500,000 depending on where your child is studying plus the uniforms, school supplies, books and other things that your child may need. Once you have pegged that amount, you can start saving a portion of your income to contribute to the education fund.

City Savings Bank Simplifies Loan Applications and Reloans for DepEd Teachers with Loan Ranger Mobile

City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift arm subsidiary of the Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), continues to make headway with its groundbreaking Loan Ranger Mobile App, which caters to the banking needs of the Department of Education (DepEd) teachers. The mobile app provides public school teachers a fast, convenient, and secure way to check their savings and loan account balances, as well as apply for a reloan anytime, anywhere. Over 170,000 DepEd teachers and employees have enrolled in Loan Ranger Mobile.

True to its tagline, “Simple is Good,” CitySavings simplifies the loan process for DepEd teachers. With Loan Ranger Mobile, teacher-clients can view their account balance in real-time. If they qualify for a reloan, they can simply apply using the app and without visiting the branch. They can also check the status update of their loan application.