South Asialink Finance Corporation (SAFC) and BDO Unibank, Inc. formalized a partnership to streamline payment and collection processes across SAFC’s operations, reinforcing the company’s promise of Financing Made Easy.
Under the agreement, SAFC will adopt BDO’s Cash Management solutions, including On-site Check Writing, Auto-Credit Service, Outward Payment, enhanced Bills Payment, and the Auto Debit Arrangement (ADA).
“Cash management is the backbone of financing. By adopting BDO’s Cash Management solutions, we speed up every transaction and make payments completely hassle-free for the businesses and communities we serve,” said Maricel Dejongoy, President and Chief Executive Officer of SAFC.
The partnership expands SAFC’s payment and collection capabilities through more than 1,600 BDO branches nationwide and 24/7 access via BDO’s digital banking channels, providing clients with a faster and more seamless payment experience.
“On the ground, this means fewer manual steps, faster processing, and tighter controls across our disbursement and collection cycles,” said Azenith Cabrera, Chief Operating Officer of SAFC. “BDO’s solutions give our operations team the tools to scale efficiently while keeping every transaction secure and accountable.”
Meanwhile, Monina Elena Camigla, Deputy Department Head for Institutional Banking – Financial Institutions and International Desks of BDO, emphasized that the collaboration underscores the bank’s commitment to sustainable institutional relationships.
“This event reflects the kind of long-term relationship we strive to build with our institutional clients,” Camigla said. “By aligning our solutions with SAFC’s business goals, we look forward to being a trusted partner in its growth journey as SAFC expands access to Filipinos nationwide.”
Also joining the signatories were Angel Tejuco, Chief Finance Officer of SAFC; Angela Veronica Dulalia, Financial Institutions Segment Head for Cash Management at BDO; and Josephine Anne Bongat, Unit Head for Institutional Banking – Financial Institutions at BDO.
Through this partnership, SAFC continues to modernize its payment infrastructure and optimize its financial management processes, making financing simpler and more accessible for more Filipinos.
