Security Bank, Angat Pinas, and BUSOE launch cacao farming and poultry livelihood project in Malinao

Security Bank Corporation (SBC) has teamed up with Angat Pinas, Inc. and Beacon for the Upliftment of Status of Everyone (BUSOE) Inc. to launch the Integrated Community Development Project in Malinao, Aklan. The initiative aims to enhance food security, livelihood, and sustainability for local farmers and solo parents in the community.

BUSOE — an Aklanon term for “seed” — is a non-government organization dedicated to planting seeds of volunteerism, hope, and opportunity in Aklan. Based in New Washington and Kinalangay Viejo in Malinao, the group runs community food gardens, cacao plantations, and wilderness rescue projects. Malinao, with its 23 barangays, is known as a cultural heritage site and eco-tourism haven, and is now working towards an inclusive, sustainable economy for its residents.

One-Year Livelihood program

Security Bank’s one-year grant to BUSOE will support cacao plantation, poultry raising, and wilderness rescue initiatives in Brgy. Kinalangay Viejo, Malinao. Forty solo parents and farmers will benefit from rescue and farming equipment, including chainsaws, grass cutters, bolos, hoes, and spades, to prepare land for planting and respond to emergencies. The project will also provide 500 cacao seedlings to develop an eco-tourism plantation and poultry kits to generate steady income while the cacao matures.

The program will be strengthened through capacity-building sessions from the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute, covering farming techniques, livestock care, and rescue operations. These will be complemented by seminars on psychosocial support, social education, and values formation to equip beneficiaries with both technical skills and the mindset to manage their livelihoods effectively.

By integrating agriculture, income generation, and wilderness rescue preparedness, the project aims to create lasting economic opportunities while enhancing community safety.

This effort builds on SBC’s earlier collaboration with Angat Buhay through the Go Organic Kabukiran – Angat Nueva Ecija project, which supported Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in organic fertilizer production, continuing the Bank’s mission to enrich lives, empower businesses, and build sustainable communities.

Sustainable Impact and Future Plans

Together with its partners, Security Bank envisions the Integrated Community Development Project as a catalyst for broader change—one that not only strengthens livelihoods in Malinao but also serves as a model for nearby communities. By proving that agriculture, income generation, and disaster preparedness can work hand in hand, the Bank hopes to inspire similar initiatives across the region, creating a ripple effect of sustainable growth and community empowerment.

Learn more about Security Bank’s sustainability efforts by visiting https://www.securitybank.com/sustainability/.

About Security Bank  

Established in 1951, Security Bank is one of the Philippines’ leading universal banks and is publicly listed with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:SECB) in 1995. The Bank’s core businesses are retail, corporate, commercial, and business (MSME) banking, offering a wide range of services including lending, leasing, foreign exchange, stock brokerage, investment banking, and asset management. 

Security Bank differentiates itself from other banks as a strong, domestic, independent bank that delivers a superior customer experience in line with its brand promise of BetterBanking. This is based on a deep understanding of customer needs, providing solutions in a professional, hassle-free, personalized, and timely manner. The Bank’s strategic alliance with MUFG Bank, Ltd., Japan’s largest bank, provides its customers with access to a broad global network. 

The Bank has been recognized by international and local organizations for its constant product innovation, market leadership, and best-in-class management practices. 

Security Bank Corporation is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas www.bsp.gov.ph. 

For more information, visit www.securitybank.com.  

About Angat Pinas Inc.

Angat Pinas, Inc. is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to empowering Filipinos and fostering active, resilient communities. Guided by the principles of solidarity, dignity, and hope, we work hand in hand with partners and stakeholders to address the most pressing social challenges of our time.

Our mission goes beyond providing immediate relief. We aim to create sustainable solutions that uplift lives, strengthen local capacities, and nurture a culture of shared responsibility. Central to this commitment is the Angat Bayanihan Volunteer Network (ABVN), a landmark initiative that brings together volunteer-driven organizations and individuals nationwide. Through the spirit of bayanihan, the ABVN serves as a powerful platform to mobilize collective action, respond to the needs of marginalized communities, and implement transformative programs in education, health, disaster response, livelihood, and community development.

With collaboration at the heart of our work, Angat Pinas, Inc. continues to be a catalyst for positive change bridging resources, ideas, and people toward building a more inclusive and hopeful future for every Filipino.

About BUSOE Inc.

BUSOE is an Aklanon term for seed. The organization came into shape by the theory of seed planting, which translated to its figure of speech synonymous with planting of the seeds of volunteerism, faith, hope, generosity, and love for all mankind.  

On January 6, 2023, BUSOE, Inc. officially became a non-government organization, approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The organization envisions to be a non-discriminatory community that is both inclusive and participatory; with equitable opportunities and outcomes for all – set in a clean, green, and healthy environment that is economically viable and generally peaceful.