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RBAP President Vittorio Z. Almario addresses rural bankers during the 2014 Annual Management Conference of the Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks, Inc. held last February 27-28 in Baguio City.

The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) together with the Agricultural Guaranty Fund Pool (AGFP) conducted the 2nd leg of the Guarantee Partners’ Support Program last February 26, 2014 at the Hotel Elizabeth in Baguio City. Attendees were from different member rural banks in Central Luzon.

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) and the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBDRFI) held its 5th Joint Meeting at the Forest Lodge, Camp John Hay in Baguio City. The meeting coincided this year’s Management Conferences of the Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks (CCLRB) on February 27-28 and the Confederation …

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On December 5, 2013, the Board of Directors, management, staff and stockholders of the Rural Bank of Taal, Inc. celebrated its 50th founding anniversary with a simple but elegant dinner party held at the Taal Cultural Center (formerly the Escuela Pia), a heritage structure located within the historically preserved town plaza near the famous Basilica …

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RBAP and the Foundation of Economic Freedom as represented by its President Calixto Chikiamco signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advocate and disseminate information on credit access and other public land titling among RBAP member banks, local government units, titling beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

Symposium Master of Ceremonies Mr. George Dycaico with Mr. Gus Poston of Bridge Advisory and Credit Information Corporation President Jaime P. Garchitorena

Rep. Nelso P. Collantes of Batangas with the RBAP Batangas Federation members

RBAP Board with Keynote Speakers Deputy Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr. of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Rep. Nelson P. Collantes of Batangas. (L-R) Dir. Enrique Jose C. Estrada, RBRDFI Chairman Atty. Edward Leandro Z. Garcia, Jr., RBAP President Vittorio Z. Almario, RBAP Executive Director Vicente R. Mendoza.

Rural Bank of Montalban, Inc. (RBMI) celebrated its 50th Anniversary last April 25, 2013 with a mass and a simple program where loyal clients, business partners, employees and management were present. The event was highlighted by testimonials shared by some valued clients on how RBMI has helped and has been helping them for the past …

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RBAP President Vittorio Z. Almario receives a plaque of recognition from Vice President Jejomar C. Binay during the HGC Partnership Ceremony held last September 26 at the Coconut Palace. With them is HGC President Atty. Manuel R. Sanchez.

MVSM Bank celebrated its 60th anniversary last July 24, 2013 at the iconic Capitan Moys in Marikina City. Gracing this event is Marikina Vice Mayor Fabian Cadiz.

The Evolution of Rural Bank of Mangaldan: The original old building of the rural bank in 1963 (Left) and the Rural Bank of Mangaldan at present (Right).

Business Partnership Agreement Signing between Rural Net (RNet) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP)

RBAP Officers and Directors for FY 2013-2014. (Front, From left)Directors Michael Ben C. Agustin; Enrique Jose C. Estrada; VP for Visayas Lorenzo E. Veloso; RBAP President Vittorio Z. Almario; VP for Mindanao BGen. Charles Hotchkiss (Ret); DirectorsNorlinda R. Legaspi; Bettina Stephanie T. Tiosic; Teresa Socorro C. Falgui; Alejandro R. Yupangco. (Back, from left) Vicente R. …

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