PH Digicon 2022 to harness the ‘Boundless’ Spirit of Businesses!

PLDT Enterprise sets the stage for the most prestigious digital thought leadership conference, the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon). Its 2022 run marks the return of an onsite PH Digicon for delegates, with its last face-to-face conference held in 2019.

“We are thrilled for the return of PH Digicon as an in-person event where we could physically connect and interact with delegates,” said Jojo G. Gendrano, FVP and Head of PLDT and Smart Enterprise. He highlighted that this year’s edition will carry the theme Boundless, aligned with how enterprises of all sizes have been resilient and capable of reaching new heights amid crisis.

“The recent years presented businesses with restrictions that challenged their pursuit for growth, yet they persevered. For this year’s PH Digicon, we aim to capitalize on lessons learned from the pandemic for them to fully grasp their ability to be Boundless,” Gendrano explained.

Thought leaders will share the latest digital trends and innovations that can empower businesses to reinvent their operations and accelerate growth. Participants can also engage with multi-industry global leaders to learn about the latest business models and technologies that thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.

PLDT Group President and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio hopes that the relevant insights to be presented at the PH Digicon 2022 will help enterprises maximize opportunities and prosper in the digital age. “We enjoin enterprises to push past boundaries, pursue endless possibilities, and reach greater heights in the new world of business, re-shaped over the past two years,” Panlilio said.

Now on its 9th year, PH Digicon 2022 will feature distinguished speakers in its plenary sessions, while fellowship nights will allow delegates to network with global leaders, sponsors, and fellow participants from across all industries. “This event offers an excellent platform for all industry stakeholders to explore the possibilities gained from digital transformation. We are all excited to discover what the future holds for different enterprises,” Gendrano said.

PH Digicon 2022 will happen on October 27 and 28, 2022 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, with a hybrid setup designed for virtual attendees to watch via a live broadcast. "Though restrictions have eased for in-person engagements, we will implement the necessary health protocols to ensure that our attendees will have a safe physical event experience," Gendrano shared. The two-day convention is expected to attract a total of 10,000 delegates from around the world.

The convention’s previous run, titled Revolution, attracted over 7,000 local and international delegates from across the globe, including 1,200 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and key officers. Over 3,000 participating companies joined 70 online activities over 30 hours of live stream sessions throughout the three-day, fully-virtual event. Top executives such as PLDT Inc. and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Chairman Manuel V Pangilinan, Nokia Senior Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific and Japan John Harrington, Huawei Asia Pacific Enterprise Business Group President Nicholas Ma, NTT Global Data Center President Yasuo Suzuki, Cisco Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China President Dave West headlined the 2021 leg along with over 100 thought leaders and industry experts from various regions.

PLDT Enterprise launched PH Digicon in 2014 as an avenue where global industry mavens, thought leaders, and pioneers in technology come together to drive technological empowerment among enterprises across the country.

Registration details for PH Digicon 2022 will be available soon. For more information, visit www.pldtenterprise.com/phdigicon2022

The ASEAN Gaming Summit is back this July 25-27!

Asia Gaming Brief is pleased to announce that the ASEAN Gaming Summit will be taking place at the Shangri-La At The Fort in Manila on 25-27 July 2022. 

The in-person conference was originally due to take place on March 21-23, 2022, but a unanimous decision was made to push back the event given the disruptions caused by the Omicron variant in Asia.

The new July dates take into consideration the expected continued reopening of the region’s travel borders and rising vaccination rates in the Philippines.

“The most important aspect of our ASEAN Gaming Summit conference is being able to offer our delegates and sponsors a complete package of networking opportunities and educational content. We believe our new July dates will be able to achieve this whilst providing safety and security for our attendees,” said Felix Ng, conference director at Asia Gaming Brief.

“Our conference has always been about fostering new and old business connections within the Asian gaming industry… and after two years of not being able to run an in-person gathering of gaming executives, we’re really excited to be able to work on it again this year.”

Register here: ASEAN Gaming Conference

DTI-CITEM's Creative Futures 2022 to present what's next for the Philippine creative economy

CREATEPhilippines once again gathers local and international creatives to discuss the future of 

the Philippine creative economy via the digital conference Creative Futures 2022. On its second run, the conference, to be staged using digital platform Hopin from July 28 to 29, 2022, includes an expo, knowledge sharing sessions, and business development and networking opportunities among creative professionals, policymakers, business leaders, and potential clients.

CREATEPhilippines, run by DTI’s export promotions agency Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), is the country’s flagship trade promotions program that champions the Philippines' creative industries as a high-potential export sector and driver of 

economic growth. 

In 2021, the program first staged Creative Futures and launched CREATEPhilippines.com, the 

country’s first government-led digital content and community platform for Filipino creatives. The site features a directory where local talents can upload their portfolios for a global audience. 

This year, Creative Futures will highlight the immediate future of local creative industries. “Our lineup of speakers, resource persons, and partners will present what tomorrow could look like for the Filipino creative. The event is all about possibilities, not in the distant future, but now, like in the next 5 minutes,” said Erwin Romulo,

CREATEPhilippines creative director, and Creative Futures Program Director.The theme of this year’s Creative Futures is “Tomorrow” and will include discussions on current 

developments and industry trends as well as projections for the creative sectors.

The two-day conference will include presentations on Creative Governance, Gastronomy, 

Advertising, Design, Film, Tourism, Dance, Game Development, Fashion, and Communication Design. 

"Creative Futures 2022 is particularly designed to take advantage of the latest opportunities brought about by recent developments in the local creative landscape, particularly the Congress approval of the consolidated version of Senate Bill 2455 and House Bill 10107, or the Creative Industries Development Act. To support the country’s thrust toward a robust creative economy, 

we're putting forward practices, strategies, and programs that creatives can immediately capitalize on and incorporate into their respective fields in order to become more globally competitive," said CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan.

Creative governance at the forefront 

Creative Futures puts the spotlight on creative governance after the pandemic hastened the need to institutionalize protection in the creative sectors

“CITEM consistently advocates for institutional support which we believe is crucial to the growth 

of our local talents and the creative economy at large. Through efforts like Creative Futures, under our signature program

CREATEPhilippines, we aim to foster an environment where creatives can thrive, taking us closer to our vision of the Philippines as the leading creative hub in the ASEAN region," added Suaco-Juan.

Returning as a guest speaker is Hon. Christopher “Toff” De Venecia, principal author of the House version of the Creative Industries Act, who will discuss the immediate impact of the law in a presentation. 

Creative Industries Act proponents and policymakers are also expected to attend. DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual and DTI-Trade Promotions Group Officer-in-Charge Glenn Peñaranda will discuss the role of the public sector in the advancement of the Philippine creative economy.

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and US-based design firm Alao Design will present a vision of how design can renew public spaces. Arch. Aya Maceda and designers Kristian Henson and Monica Ramos will discuss their design process, doing historical research, on-ground mapping, and immersion, and how they collaborated with the Pasig City LGU.

No creative left behind

A new documentary by Martika Ramirez Escobar will premiere at the event. A live Q & A with the director of Sundance-winning feature film Leonor Will Never Die will follow the screening. 

A new P-pop web series featuring Mon Abrea, Chairman and Chief Tax Advisor of Asian Consulting Group, is also set to premiere at Creative Futures 2022. Written and directed by Joel Ferrer, it stars Kat Galang and Jal Galang as local creatives dealing with life, love, and their taxes. In a related session, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) will tackle copyright and other intellectual property rights-related issues in a presentation.

The conference also has on-demand sessions streamed throughout the two days, including the Department of Tourism’s ASMR series featuring spots from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and the 360-degree interactive video series Across the Archipelago along the Pan-

Philippine Highway. There will also be replays of the different presentations and sessions 

following the event.

To learn more about Creative Future’s growing list of presentations, including advertising communication design, visit our registration page.

Digital expo of Philippine creatives and FAME+ e-tailers

Another key event component is the expo, which will showcase creatives from the CREATEPhilippines directory. Participants can also discover and shop Filipino home, fashion, and lifestyle products by e-tailers from digital sourcing and storytelling platform FAME+.

Creative Futures 2022 is organized by DTI-CITEM in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), an attached agency of the Department of Tourism. Register at: https://hopin.com/events/creative-futures-2022/registration and take part in shaping the Philippine creative economy. 

To learn more about CREATEPhilippines visit 

https://createphilippines.com/. Follow us on our social media platforms to get updates on Creative Futures 2022 and know the latest trends and news about local creative sectors. 

About CITEM

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) is the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) export promotions arm committed to nurturing the global competitiveness of Philippine micro, small, and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs), exporters, 

designers, and manufacturers. The agency aspires toward the highest standards of creativity and innovation, spanning industries including home, fashion, lifestyle, food, and creative sectors.

About CREATE Philippines

CREATEPhilippines is the country’s flagship trade promotions program that showcases the 

Philippines' creative industries as a high-potential export sector and driver of economic growth.

It brings together the creative industries and champions local talent by organizing events that 

provide opportunities to learn, network, and seize opportunities in the Philippines and beyond.As a content and community platform, it houses stories that promote Filipino creatives and offers a directory to help them expand their online presence and share their portfolio to a global audience.CREATEPhilippines is led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions

EntrePinoy Revolution

I'd say our country is truly blessed, with not just natural resources and many things, but especially with people who are truly and genuinely for the good of as many or the general welfare 

Having had attended this launch SMNI News EntrePinoy Revolution with Dr. Carl E. Balita Ang Mabuting Balita ng Negosyo, made me realize many important points and things.

One is that, the key to any success is in preparedness. 

And how can one be prepared, Dr Carl says, is through education.

Education is evolution, transformation, revolution. We need to educate ourselves. We learn by many ways, in school, at home, with our experiences, with others, in situations, in life, etc.

We can actually learn and connect with those, who have years of experienced in their fields, through their books, talks, programs etc.

Let us learn from them, that can prepare us, to face the adversities that may come our way.

DFA Joins 122nd Anniversary of the Historic Siege of Baler, 19th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day Commemorations

From left to right: NCHP Chair Rene R. Escalante; Congressman Rommel Rico T. Angara; Spanish Ambassador Jorge Moragas Sanchez; Baler Vice Mayor Pedro M. Ong, Jr.; and DFA Deputy Assistant Secretary Pabito A. Mendoza. (DFA-OEA photo)

PASAY CITY 02 July 2021 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), represented by Deputy Assistant Secretary Pablito A. Mendoza of the Office of European Affairs, took part in the commemoration of the 122^nd Anniversary of the Historic Siege of Baler and the 19th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day which was held in Baler, Aurora on 30 June 2021.

The event was made possible by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), in cooperation with the local government and the people of Baler, Aurora. 

Present during the occasion were Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Jorge Moragas Sanchez, Congressman Rommel Rico T. Angara, Baler Vice Mayor Pedro M. Ong, Jr., and representatives from the local government of Baler. 

The celebration started with a wreath-laying ceremony led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and was succeeded by remarks from Vice Mayor Ong, NHCP Chair Rene Escalante, Deputy Assistant Secretary Mendoza, Ambassador Moragas, and Congressman Angara. 

The historic siege of Baler looks back on the benevolent act of President Emilio Aguinaldo when he decreed that the 35 Spanish soldiers who survived the siege and took refuge in the Baler Church be treated as friends, not as prisoners.

The occasion highlighted the strong ties between the Philippines and Spain, which continue to be sustained by cooperation in the field of defense, economic and development cooperation, and culture. Both countries celebrate the 19^th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day on the 30^th of June under the Republic Act No. 9187. 

UN Public Service Awards 2022 goes to DOST-Science for Change Program

The Science for Change Program (S4CP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) won in the 2022 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA). 

During the UN Public Service Day event, the United Nations recognized the contribution of the Science for Change Program in “Enhancing the effectiveness of public institutions to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” They added, “Your institution’s outstanding achievement has demonstrated excellence in serving the public interest and it has made a significant contribution to the improvement of public administration in your country. Indeed, it will serve as an inspiration and encouragement for others working for public service.” 

The S4CP endeavors to significantly accelerate Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in the country through massive increase in investment in S&T Human Resource Development (HRD) and Research and Development (R&D).

“This is a milestone for DOST. We are grateful and honored to the UNPSA for giving this prestigious recognition to the Science for Change Program. The S4CP has embarked on a journey to capitalize on the importance of R&D in achieving socio-economic development through research collaboration and cooperation between and among industry, academe, and research institutions to improve productivity and global competitiveness,” said DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña.

Get Ready to get Loco, S Maison x Auro Chocolate:World Chocolate Fair is Happening!

Calling Auroholics! The very first biggest and grandest World Chocolate Fair in the Philippines returns for the 3rd time with a 5-day event with all your most delectable, mouth-watering and limited-edition desserts crafted with Auro Chocolate at the Main Atrium of S Maison, Conrad Manila.

The internationally awarded award-winning premium proudly-Filipino chocolate company, Auro Chocolate together with S Maison, premium dining and lifestyle destination in MOA Complex brings your most whimsical chocolate dreams into life as they hold the third iteration of World Chocolate Fair here in the country from July 6 to 10, 2022.

AURO CHOCOLATE LAND

What can you expect?

1. Pick-a- Bu at Bubu Bars

Luscious handcrafted 100% vegan ice cream coated with Auro’s decadent dark

chocolate

a. NEW BU! - Dark Chocolate Cacao Crunch

A rich dark chocolate ice cream dipped in 64% single origin Auro Dark Chocolate,

topped with Auro cacao nibs and lightly sprinkled with Maldon Sea Salt.

b. You Little Monkey

A luscious vegan ice cream blended with caramelized roasted bananas covered

in thick Auro 55% single origin dark chocolate topped with toasted almonds and

Biscoff crumble.

c. Fancy Pants

A sweet and tart vegan ice cream blended with roasted strawberries covered in thick Auro 77% single origin dark chocolate topped with freeze dried strawberries.

d. Nuts for You

A delicately flavored vegan ice cream with hints of Bourbon vanilla and light creamy caramel covered in thick Auro 55% single origin dark chocolate topped with salted almond praline.

e. Golden Goodness

A vegan hazelnut ice cream delicately flavored using premium roasted Piedmont

hazelnuts, enrobed in thick Auro 55% single origin dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. Inspired by that iconic gold chocolate confection.

f. Basic Bu

A smooth and creamy vanilla bean vegan ice cream, covered in thick Auro 55% single origin dark chocolate. As basic as it gets

2. Wickedly Divine Treats from Half Saints

The award-winning 64% Dark Chocolate Tart will be making a comeback in the South

and will be sold in slices! Also watch out for their NEW AND LIMITED EDITION MENU

EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE DURING WCF ONLY:

a. Dark Chocolate and Salted Caramel Marble Sans Rival (4-inch) Dark chocolate mousse and salted caramel buttercream marbled in between layers of mixed-nuts dacquoise cookies, with dried orange slices, milk chocolate chunks, and mint leaves.

b. Spiced Chocolate Tres Leches (4-inch)

Spiced chocolate cake soaked overnight in three kinds of milk, toppedgenerously with chocolate whipped cream and pools of dark chocolate ganache, garnished with pistachio chunks and dried rose petals.

3. Chonkies Overload at Overdoughs

Cute in size but definitely thicker and chocolatier! Discover OD’s signature Mini Chonky Coookies “Chonkies” baked with Auro’s award-winning chocolate.

a. Triple Choco Chonkies Overdough’s best-selling cookies are baked with a rich blend of three kinds of Chocolates and indulgent French butter.

b. Salted Dark & Cream Chonkies

Dark Chocolate Cookies made from Auro dark chocolates and cocoa powder, filled with OD’s special chocolate cream filling, and topped with Kosher salt!

c. White Choco and Oats Chonkies

Freshly baked cookies made with Auro white chocolate, mixed with toasted rolled oats and oatmeal and filled with luscious dulce de leche.

4. Specialty Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Dear Delilah at The Black Bean

The Black Bean is coming to the S Maison area offering good vibes, great coffee and

NEW DRINKS you have to watch out for!

a. Lavender Hot Chocolate

Introducing the NEWEST HOT CHOCOLATE of The Black Bean! Get it first at the World Chocolate Fair - Auro 77% dark chocolate, dairy or oat milk, homemade lavender syrup

b. Dear Delilah

Moist chocolate cake, custard cream, Auro 77% dark chocolate ganache

c. Mocha Double shot espresso, Auro 77% dark chocolate

d. Coffee:

Black (espresso / longblack)

White (flatwhite / latte)

5. Exclusive Sneak Peek on Auro’s Newest Menu & Chocolate Bars!

Discover Auro Cafe’s exclusive sweet and savory chocolate and cacao infused

Sourdough Pan de Tsokolate! And watch out for NEW and EXCITING cacao and

chocolate products that will be exclusively introduced during the fair!

WATCH OUT FOR:

a. New cafe menu

1. Sourdough Pan de Tsokolate - Beef Pares

b. NEW LOOK on Heritage Bars

1. Cashew Dulce (known as 32% Roasted White Chocolate w/ Cashew)

2. Mocha Crunch (known as 55% Dark Chocolate w/ Arabica Coffee)

c. PLANT BASED Chocolate bars!

1. 34% Calamasi Cheesecake White Chocolate w/ Spiced Cookie

2. 47% Milk Chocolate w/ Salted Peanut

OTHER MENU TO EXPECT

d. Auro Cafe (existing menu)

1. Triple Choco Cookie

2. Choco Peanut Cookie

3. Sourdough Pan de Tsokolate - Tinapa

4. Sourdough Pan de Tsokolate - Ube Halaya White

5. Sourdough Pan de Tsokolate - Roasted White Chocolate and Casshew

6. Shop Auro Chocolate at Kultura

Calling all chocolate lovers! Homegrown Filipino brand Auro Chocolate will be available

at the Kultura booth! Support local and snack on delicious uniquely Filipino chocolate

treats!

7. Conrad Manila’s Signature Treats and Pastries Savor Conrad Manila’s exquisitely handcrafted chocolates and pastries delicately made with Auro Chocolate.

8. Cacao Series All Day at Serenitea

Discover’s Serenitea’s exclusive Cacao Series Milk tea crafted with Auro Chocolate

a. Trio Chocolate

b. Cacao Frost

c. Cacao Cookie Supreme

d. Cacao Cookies N' Cream

9. Celebrate The Goodness of Home with Cafe Mary Grace

a. Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Mary Grace’s limited edition Dark Chocolate Cheesecake is making a special

appearance in the World Chocolate Fair! Imagine digging into a classic

cheesecake base enveloped in single-origin Davao dark chocolate ganache, and

then garnished with almond chocolate bark and orange cream to add even more flavor and texture! Baked with 64% Auro dark chocolate - lending a rich yet balanced chocolate taste to a timeless cake flavour!

10. Poison Doughnuts & Coffee

Expect Poison’s dangerously addicting coffee and deadly doughnuts that will keep you

wanting for more!

a. Salted Dark Sourdough brioche doughnut dipped in Auro dark chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.

b. Champorado

Sourdough brioche doughnut dipped in Auro dark chocolate, rice crispies and sprinkled

with tuyo flakes

c. Hazelnut Blue Cheese

Sourdough brioche doughnut dipped in Auro chocolate and pure hazelnut spread,

sprinkled with blue cheese crumbles

d. Turon Caramel coated sourdough brioche doughnut with banana langka compote

e. Camembert Walnut

Caramelized walnut and raspberry jam glazed doughnut filled with camembert custard

f. Cafe Latte - Rich bold espresso balanced with steamed milk. Comes in a tall 10oz

bottle

g. Cold brew

Smooth cold steeped coffee made with premium coffee beans. Comes in a tall 10oz

bottle

h. Americano - A full shot of espresso blended with pure water. Comes in a 10oz bottle 

And to complete the experience, you can win exciting prizes! All you have to do is take an

Instagram Reel/Photos and follow and tag S Maison, Auro Chocolate and all the participating brands. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #SMaisonxAuroChocolateFair. 

The (1) winner will be notified via DM on July 9, 2022 at 3PM and may claim the prize the same day or on Sunday, during fair hours.

Jul 10, 2022

The 5 day chocolate fair is FREE! No entrance fee! But make sure to come prepared to shopall the limited-edition treats and pastries crafted with !Auro ChocolateThe mall will be implementing strict safety protocols. 

Get ready to experience your chocolate dreams come into life!

OFFICIAL HASHTAGS:#SMaisonExclusive #SMaisonxAuroChocolateFair #AuroChocolate #AuroExperience

PhilSec 2022, a two-day event Focused on Philippines’ Cybersecurity

PhilSec 2022, a two-day event focused on Philippines’ cybersecurity, will provide a common congregation point for the leading cybersecurity providers and many seeking organisations to network, collaborate and share the latest intel from cybersecurity. The event will also reward the best security minds who have well established their expertise, leadership and excellence in the industry.

Philippines’ premier cybersecurity event - PhilSec 2022, that aims to support The Department of Information and Communications Technology, will also acknowledge the best of cybersecurity talents at its award segment i.e., PhilSec Awards 2022. 

Scheduled to go live on 12 – 13 July 2022 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Manila, the 2nd edition of PhilSec will feature six different award categories - Cyber Woman of the Year; CISO of the Year; Best Security Professional (Public Sector); Best Security Professional (Private Sector); Digital Leader of the Year; and GRC Leader of the Year.

To ensure the best participation and recognition for the event and its awards segment, PhilSec 2022 has the most influential body of Advisory Board and Jury Members that include 

- Allan S Cabanlong, Advisor & Former Assistant Secretary - Cybersecurity & Enabling 

Technologies, DICT; BGen. Jess Lomeda (Ret), Cybersecurity Specialist, Former Head of 

the Cyber Division, Department of National Defense – Philippines; Carrine Teoh, Chief 

Strategy Officer, Bond Holdings & Vice President, ASEAN CIO Association; Joey Fontiveros, 

Deputy Commander - Cyber Battalion, Philippines Army; and Steven Sim Kok Leong, 

President, ISACA Singapore Chapter.

As one of the esteemed jury members, Joey Fontiveros, Deputy Commander, Cyber Battalion, Philippines Army is of the opinion, “PhilSec Awards 2022 serves as a fusion of the best and explorative minds of technology and security. It provides the impetus for shaping 

the environment of synergy and dynamism towards emerging technologies and the growing 

concern of cybersecurity. “

This award program will dive into the rich talent pool of myriad cybersecurity experts and 

bestow honour upon their groundbreaking work that has empowered and uplifted the entire 

cybersecurity landscape.

Another Jury member, Steven Sim Kok Leong (President, ISACA Singapore Chapter), expressed his excitement about the event, he said, "PhilSec Awards 2022 is a wonderful 

initiative to recognise Philippine's best minds in cybersecurity and to celebrate their excellence. Through such role models, this platform exemplifies and highlights the most 

important professional values and leadership traits that the rest of the community should learn from and adopt!"

For more information about the event, log on to:

https://philsecsummit.com/

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SSS partners with UBP for the issuance of UMID Pay Cards to members 2022

The Social Security System (SSS) and UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) signed a memorandum of agreement on Monday that will allow SSS members to acquire Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Pay Cards through the UBP.

Aside from being a valid government-issued ID, the UMID Pay Card will be linked to a UBP regular savings account with no required maintaining balance, where members can receive the proceeds of their SSS benefits, loans, and refunds.

Moreover, members who will be issued with the said UMID Pay Cards will be able to check their balance, withdraw cash, transfer funds, pay bills, or deposit cash through UBP’s branches, self-service machines, and BancNet ATMs nationwide.

They will also have access to the online and mobile banking platforms of the UBP, where they may perform additional transactions such as depositing checks, buying load, and creating savings goals, among others.

The issuance of UMID Pay Cards through the UBP is projected to be made available in the fourth quarter of 2022. Further details about the program will be posted on the SSS website and social media pages.