As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Philippine National Bank (PNB) Calbayog Branch and Northwest Samar State University (NWSSU), Mr. Alfred D. Franzuela, SM, OIC Branch Head of PNB Samar Calbayog Branch, paid a courtesy visit on March 3, 2025 to NWSSU President Dr. Benjamin L. Pecayo. The visit emphasized the shared commitment of both institutions to promote financial literacy and expand banking access for students, faculty, and staff.
Also present in the meeting were Dr. Rhio Dimakiling, Vice-President for Administration and Finance, and the BS Business Administration interns Vincent Franco, Rochelle Dacutanan, Trisha Mae Delda, and Adrienne Marri Lising, who shall play a key role in facilitating PNB’s Local Marketing Activity at NWSSU.
Their participation highlights the university’s dedication to providing hands-on learning experiences while equipping the community with essential financial knowledge and services. With this engagement strengthening the ties between PNB and NWSSU, the partnership continues to create opportunities for financial empowerment within the university.