Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines' (UnionBank) thrift arm, City Savings Bank (CitySavings), joined the Department of Education (DepEd) in honoring our Filipino educators during the 2023 National Teachers' Month (NTM) with the theme #Together4Teachers.

The Bank's NTM activities which were rolled from September to October focused on the 4A's of gratitude which are appreciation, admiration, approval, and attention.

CitySavings intensified its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs focusing on various teachers' needs. Advocating for practical wealth management, the bank conducted Project ₱er@arasyon in a number of schools nationwide.

Promoting the importance of mental health, Project #BetterMe was done in partnership with DepEd Region 8. Raising awareness about breast cancer, teachers from DepEd Divisions of Nueva Vizcaya, San Pedro City in Laguna, and Panabo City in Davao del Norte, as well as Kapatagan National High School in Lanao del Norte attended several Project Pink sessions. This initiative was also in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Ensuring that learners have access to quality basic education and in line with DepEd's Matatag agenda, CitySavings donated learning and teaching kits to select beneficiary schools from DepEd Regions 1, 4B, 8, 9, and 13.

Last 30 September, the thrift arm's 149 branch network brought the NTM celebration closer to its teacher-clients through a simple gathering with snacks, refreshments, and fun games. This year, CitySavings partnered with the Nanays of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) – Microfinance for its customized and sustainable tokens.