SB Finance (SBF), the joint venture between Security Bank Corporation (SBC) and Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Thailand with a notable meeting involving key Thai diplomats. On July 10, 2024, SBF’s President and CEO, Abbie Dans-Casanova, along with other senior representatives, visited the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila to commemorate and reinforce the enduring partnership between the two countries.
The delegation included SB Finance Chief Business Officer Gerard Betita, Krungsri Vice President for AEC Business Development Rommakiet Kawratanamporn, Royal Thai Embassy Minister Rangsant Srimangkorn, and Counselor for Economics Yupawan Premchit Taniguchi. The meeting featured a discussion with H.E. Ambassador Tull Traisorat, who underscored the value of partnerships between Thai and Philippine investors. Ambassador Traisorat highlighted how such collaborations can positively impact various business and societal sectors and encouraged SBF to utilize embassy activities to enhance its business and social networks. In turn, SBF expressed appreciation for the support and committed to participating in the embassy’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.
This event followed a previous engagement on July 3, 2024, when SBF representatives met with Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa. During this official visit, arranged by H.E. Mr. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Minister Sangiampongsa met with Philippine government officials and Thai private sector members in the Philippines. The discussions centered on investment prospects, challenges, and potential government support from Thailand.
The Thai Foreign Affairs Minister praised the contributions of Thai investors to the social and economic progress of both nations and emphasized the importance of mutual support to further strengthen the Filipino-Thai community.
SB Finance, Inc., a non-bank financial institution overseen by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), remains dedicated to enhancing lives and becoming the leading financial service provider in the Philippines through strategic partnerships and community involvement.