Immediate Past ABA Chairman Mr. Eugene S. Acevedo, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) from the Philippines (right), personally hands over two copies of his recently published memoir (with selected speeches) entitled “Never Stand Alone” to ABA Deputy Secretary Mr. Amador Honrado Jr.(left) during the latter’s visit to Mr. Acevedo’s office at the RCBC headquarters in Makati City, Philippines.

The back cover of the book notes: “The physicist-turned-banker Eugene S. Acevedo has lived a remarkable life, but would be the first to say he never stood alone. ‘I insist that every man or woman who rises above the crowd is supported by other men and women who cared for, nurtured, and mentored them.’ This memoir, and the speeches he selected, is his way of giving thanks.” Mr. Acevedo served as ABA Chairman from 2021 to2023, and is the current Chairman of the ABA Advisory Council, whose members include past chairmen of the Association.