Planters Development Bank (Plantersbank) became the first-ever recipient of the President’s Citation for “Best Practice in Improving Access to Finance” during the launching ceremonies of National MSME Development Week on July 8.
In photo, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo congratulates Plantersbank chairman Ambassador Jesus P. Tambunting for the award recognizing the bank’s role in contributing to the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) leading to economic opportunities that help achieve a better quality of life for Filipinos.
Mrs. Arroyo also presented awards to Plantersbank clients CARD Bank for best microfinance practices, and Manolette’s Bakeshop and AMS Employees Fresh Fruits Producers Cooperative in the outstanding small enterprise and medium-scale enterprise categories, respectively.