FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 – UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will conduct a seminar described …
In solemn observance of the Holy Week, please be informed that the RBAP office in Intramuros will be closed starting April 4, Wednesday. All official services and transactions will resume on April 10, Tuesday. For those with pending appointments, we advise all to contact the main office before closing time on April 3, Tuesday. For …
On behalf of the Rafael Buenaventura Foundation, we would like to invite all member RBs and partners to support and participate in the first ever Rafael Buenaventura Awards for Outstanding Microfinance Institutions. In partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Microenterprise to Banking Services (MABS-USAID), Microfinance Council of the Philippines and PinoyMe Foundation, this prestigious …
Call for nominations for the 1st Paeng Microfinance Awards Read More »
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RBAP MICROINSURANCE INITIATIVE Social Marketing Campaign for Rural Banks and their Low-Income Clients Background: The primary objective of the Social Marketing Campaignis to effectively teach rural bank clients on microinsurance product features and to positively change their behavior towards microinsurance. The consultant, in coordination with the RBAP Microinsurance Team, shall provide professional …
To all Compliance Officers Please be advised that 58 new transaction codes identified by various covered institutions were approved by the undersigned on 15 March 2012, pursuant to an authorization from the AMLC. These additional transaction codes have been incorporated in the AMLC transaction codes library and are available for use by the covered institutions. …
Dear Fellow Rural Bankers, Greetings! Please be reminded, today, MARCH 30, 2012 (Friday) is the LAST DAY for EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION. To enjoy the 1,000 peso discount, send in your Registration Forms and proof of payment to RBAP until 5:00 PM. For your hotel accommodation, we have an updated list of recommended hotels at corporate …
UPDATED – RBAP 59th Annual National Convention at Boracay Regency (May 24-25, 2012) Read More »
Dear Fellow Rural Banker: In connection with the forthcoming RBAP 59th Annual Corporate Meeting to be held on May 24, 2012 at the Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa, we would like to advise all to download and review the attached files below: 1. Notice of Joint RBAP/RBRDFI Annual Corporate Meeting of Members and …
A fast growing bank, the Rang-ay Bank formally opened its 21st banking office last February 27, 2012 located at the heart of the municipality of Bangar, La Union. The ceremonial ribbon cutting was led by the town Mayor Joy Pinzon-Merin, with former PRC Board of Dentistry Chairman Dr. Rosita Canlas-Nisce. Rev. Fr. Gregorio Q. Nillo, Parish …
Rang-Ay Bank’s 21st branch is now open for business Read More »
To all rural bankers interested in joining the the Annual National Convention in Boracay, please be informed of the latest fare rates approved by Philippine Airlines for RBAP members. Sale Period: 23 March to 15 April Travel Period: …
RBAP-RBRDFI invites you to the 19th Microinsurance Basic Training Course. It will be held on April 24 – 25, 2012 at the RBAP Conference Hall, 2F RBAP Bldg., Intramuros, Manila. This training aims to enhance the capacity of rural banks to serve as effective delivery channels for microinsurance services for the low-income clients. It is …
19th Microinsurance Basic Training Course on April 24 – 25, 2012 Read More »
For those who are keen on securing copies of of Assistant Governor Yuvienco’s and Director Gail Fule’s lectures during the recently concluded Southern Tagalog Management Conference in Ilocos, you may now download their ppts from this site. You may also download from our Slideshare account by just following and clicking RBAPAT54. Please continue monitoring our …
Updated: Additional papers on CSTRB Management Course now available Read More »
This is regarding fraudulent/ illegal scheme perpetrated against remittance centers by means of deceit and/or misrepresentation. Due to the recent illegal act that affected one remittance Center (non-bank), all management and personnel should heed the cautionary directives, stipulated in BSP Circular Letter No. 19. As stated in the circular, the perpetrators seem to be targeting …
Latest modus operandi targeting remittance agents Read More »
Philippine Star — The country’s rural banks will be aggressively lending to the consumer and small and medium enterprise (SME) markets this year, a bank official said. According to Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) president Ian Eric Pama, the high level of liquidity, low interest rate environment, and strong competition within the country’s banking systemserve …
Philippine Star: RBs to boost consumer, SME lending portfolio Read More »
TO: CONFED/FEDERATION PRESIDENTS FROM: VICENTE R. MENDOZA, Executive Director RE: REMINDER FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION 2012 ANNUAL CONVENTION, BORACAY REGENCY —————————————————————————————————————————- Dear Confed/Federation Presidents, Greetings! In line with the upcoming RBAP Annual National Convention in Boracay on May 24-25, 2012, please be reminded that the last day for Early Bird Registration is on March 30, 2012 (Friday). To avail the …
To all authorized BIR Agent Banks, Memorandum 014 of the BSP authorizes said agent banks to render banking services from 9 am to 5 in the afternoon on march 31 and April 14 and; extend banking operations up to 5 pm from April 2 to 15, 2012. The above directive is to assist the BIR …
The mission of the Rural Bankers Association is to support the ability of its members to offer quality banking services to all their constituencies, comply with regulatory requirements, and to promote the welfare of the communities in which they operate.
