MAKATI CITY, Philippines — As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Security Bank transformed employee entrepreneurship into an opportunity to create brighter futures, with proceeds from its annual People’s Fair Marketplace helping support the Security Bank Foundation’s Regalo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko (RMKK) Scholarship Program.
Held at the SMX Convention Center Manila, the People’s Fair Marketplace brought together employee-run businesses from across the Bank. Participation fees from exhibitors were donated to the Foundation to help deserving but underprivileged students pursue their education.
“When we learned that the booth fees would go directly to the Security Bank Foundation’s programs, we felt even more encouraged to participate. It’s a great opportunity to sell while giving back,” shared Kimberly Malka Soner, Relationship Manager from the Corporate Banking Group.
Now in its 16th year, the RMKK Scholarship Program provides educational assistance to agency-hired personnel of Security Bank, including janitors, security guards, messengers, drivers, and other support staff, as well as their children. For Academic Year 2026-2027, the program supports 87 scholars, helping make education more accessible for families with limited means.
For many participants, the People’s Fair was an opportunity to contribute to a cause larger than themselves.
For Jan Jethro Puzon, Relationship Manager from the Corporate Banking Group, joining the People’s Fair was a natural way to support both a cause he believes in and his wife’s home baking business.
“I have always believed in giving back—whether through my personal life, our church, or simply helping others when I can,” said Jan Jethro Puzon, Relationship Manager from the Corporate Banking Group. “Joining the People’s Fair was a chance to support a cause I care about while also cheering on my wife’s baking business.”
The annual marketplace has become a meaningful expression of generosity within the Security Bank community, bringing employees together in support of education and opportunity. Together with the Foundation’s Adopt a Scholar campaign, the initiative helps fund scholarships that empower students to pursue their goals and build a better future.
“The People’s Fair gave us the chance to showcase our products, connect with the Security Bank community, and at the same time support initiatives that help students achieve their educational goals,” shared Jose Gil Puey IV, an officer from the Information Technology Group.
Echoing the same spirit of giving, Tristan Joseph Legaspi, an officer from the Business Banking Segment, shared a message for the scholars: “Keep your persistence and drive for continuous education, and remain hopeful that your determination to finish your studies will eventually be rewarded.”
The public may also support the RMKK Scholarship Program through the Adopt a Scholar campaign. To donate, visit: RMKK Adopt a Scholar.
