FEBRUARY 28 — Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU) and the Philippine National Bank (PNB) convened today to discuss initiatives to enhance financial awareness among the university’s faculty, staff, and students. As a result of the meeting, PNB will conduct a Local Marketing Activity at NwSSU to promote knowledge of banking products, savings, investments, insurance, and digital banking. Notably, NwSSU interns will take the lead in facilitating the event.
A key highlight of the agreement is the involvement of NwSSU’s BS Business Administration interns, who will manage the booths and assist in promoting PNB’s financial products and banking services. This collaboration will provide the interns with hands-on experience in marketing and services while helping the NwSSU community gain better access to essential banking solutions. The said agreement was finalized after a prior meeting between Dr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, Vice-President for Administration and Finance, and Mr. Alfred D. Franzuela, SM,OIC Branch Head of PNB Samar Calbayog Branch.
The meeting was facilitated by Dr. Rhio C. Dimakiling, Vice-President for Administration and Finance. Also in attendance were Mr. Jake B. Calagos, Director of the Integrated Multimedia and Communications Office (IMCO), and Mr. Jay Angelo Gohol, IMCO staff. Representing the interns were Vincent Franco, Rochelle Dacutanan, Trisha Mae Delda, and Adrienne Marri Lising.
