Rural Bank of Cauayan Inc. was named as one of the Balikat ng Bayan Awardees during the 54th Anniversary Celebration of Social Security System. The award “Best Collecting Bank” under Rural Bank Category was accepted by the Rural Bank of Cauayan Inc. President, Edgardo R. Bucag from Social Security Commission Chairman Juan B. Santos and SSS President and CEO Emilio S. de Quiros Jr. last September 1, 2011 at Ramon Magsaysay Hall, SSS Building, Diliman, Quezon City.
The award was brought about by the granted Accreditation of SSS to Rural bank of Cauayan Inc. to facilitate contribution and payment collection in all its areas of operation.
Balikat ng Bayan Award is a program started out by SSS in 1995 in recognition to deserving organizations who upholds and support meaningful social protection.