RBAP President’s Speech and Presentations

International Year on Microcredit: Culmination Activity

Message of Gen. William K. Hotchkiss III (Ret) President, Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines. Greetings from the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines. We share in the pride and joy that pervades this gathering of microfinance stakeholders today who, as one voice, have joined the world in declaring their unilateral recognition of microfinance as …

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2005 RURAL BANKING WEEK (August 22-28, 2005)

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines now celebrates the Rural Banking Week (August 22-26, 2005) with the theme, Rural Banks: Prime Movers of Progress through Microfinance. Microfinance is not a new thing for the RBs. This is an ongoing business activity many years back. The micro entrepreneurs have now evolved and became the lifeblood …

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Welcome Remarks

(Delivered on the Occasion of a Dinner Reception in honor of BSP Deputy Governor Alberto V. Reyes and BSP-SED IV Director Wilfredo B. Domo-ong, 20 April 2005, Casino Español, T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila) BSP Deputy Governor Alberto Reyes, BSP-SED IV Director Atty. Wilfredo Domo-ong, fellow rural bankers, ladies and gentlemen, good evening!

Welcome Remarks delivered during the MABS National Roundtable (26 April 2005)

MABS National Roundtable Conference “Managing Growth of Microfinance Operations: New Developments and Innovations” April 26-27, 2005 Deputy Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr., other guests, fellow rural bankers, good morning! I am honored to welcome you all at this special occasion of the RBAP-MABS Third National Roundtable Conference and pleased to associate myself with the noble …

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Welcome Remarks delivered during the Eagle Achievement Awarding Ceremonies (26 April 2005)

Eagle Achievement Awarding Ceremonies Grand Ballroom, Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City April 26, 2005, 7:00 PM Deputy BSP Governor Armando Tetangco, Jr.; BSP Director Atty. Wilfredo Domo-ong; Ms. Janet Lopoz, Executive Director for MEDCo, USAID Mission Director Mr. Michael Yates, other international guests and visitors, fellow rural bankers, ladies and gentlemen, good evening!