February 2012

Repost: Consultation with PDIC

Updates: If you wish to secure a copy of Pres. Araneta’s presentation,please download the file below The commitment to further enhance the country’s banking services in rural areas has received another boost as the Philippine Deposit Insurance Cooperation conveyed its support for the rural banking sector by helping develop a core banking software that will …

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2012 Visayas Management Course in Cebu City

This is to notify all rural bankers in the Visayas that the  Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City will be the venue for the 2012 Management Course from March 15 to 16.   “Good Governance: a continuing challenge for rural banks” is this year’s conference theme. For those who wish to participate, the  fee is P 5,500.00 …

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Southern Tagalog Annual Management Conference

This to to notify all Rural Bankers in the Southern Tagalog area of the upcoming Annual Management Conference, which will be held in Paoay at the Plaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center from March 1-2, 2012.  This   year’s conference theme is ”Overcoming the Challenges.” Special guests include Governor Imee Marcos and Ma. Dolores Yuvienco, …

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Reposting: 2012 Annual Management Conference of Southern Tagalog Confederation

This to to notify all concerned Rural Bankers in the Southern Tagalog area of the upcoming Annual Management Conference, which will take place in Paoay at the Plaza del Norte Hotel and Convention Center from March 1-2, 2012.  This   year’s conference theme is “Overcoming the Challenges.” Special guests include Congresswoman Imee Marcos and Ma. Dolores …

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2012 Annual Management Conference by Central Luzon Confederation

This is to notify all concerned RBs that the Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks, Inc. will hold its 2012 Annual Management Conference at the Holiday Inn Clark, Mimosa Drive, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga on February 28 and 29, 2011. The Conference theme is: “Rural Banks – Pillar of Strong Economy: Bracing for Global …

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RBRDFI ties up with Pangasinan and CARAGA Feds. for Microinsurance Training Course

The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc.  will be conducting the 2-Day Basic Microinsurance Training Course with the following federations: Samahang Bangko Rural ng Pangasinan February 20 – 21, 2012 City Deluxe Restaurant, Dagupan Open to Non – Federation Members   CARAGA Rural Bankers Federation March 1 – 2, 2012 Dottie’s Place Hotel and …

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BAIPHIL Trading and Development Week

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is calling all banks to support the Bankers Institute of the Philippines’  Trading and Development Week, from March 12-17.    This week long celebration is deemed significant as banks “shall recognize the importance of continuous productivity enhancement “. Please download the circular here cl011for more details. Thank you.  

Revised compliance framework for all banks

The BSP has just released Circular 747, amending the entirety of Section X180 of the Compliance System under the Manual of Regulations for Banks. These revisions were approved by the Monetary Board in its resolution signed on the 20th of January 20, 2012. Please take note that all should comply on or before July 1, …

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Amendments on exemptions granted to small and micro-enterprises

This is to notify all rural banks concerned of the amendments on subsection X304.1 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks, with respect to the extension of submission granted to micro and small enterprises.  As stipulated: “Loans small and micro enterprises which are not specifically exempted from the additional documentary requirements specified under the third …

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RBAP official pays courtesy call to Senator Marcos

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines, led by Executive Director Vicente Mendoza recently paid a courtesy call to Senator Ferdinand Marcos to request for sponsorship of a senate bill, amending foreign equity ceilings in rural banks. If amended, rural banks would have additional funds available for borrowers (i.e. farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, fisherfolk) in the countryside. …

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CIR Strengthening Credit Risk Management -Feb 15-16, 2012

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: As part of Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) continuing strategy to strengthen the rural banking industry, the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will be conducting seminar on Strengthening Bank Credit Risk Management. Course …

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