2015

Senator Sonny Angara, author of the Financial Literacy Education bill, which aims to train youth on entrepreneurial and financial skills by integrating said subjects in the secondary education, attended the symposium as its keynote speaker. He stressed that everyone should partake in making financial inclusiveness possible by making the financial system more “maka-masa.”

Day 2 session speakers AGFP Program executive director Edna Atienza, DTI-RUMEPP program manager Jerry Clavesillas, MSME Finance Specialist Group acting deputy director Rino Zerna, BSP Director Lorna Aquino and BSP acting manager Alexis Lagura

Alongside forging of new partnership with rural bankers thru new online app Lendr, Smart Communications—Voyager Innovations Inc., chairman Manny V. Pangilinan also delve on the concern for stronger internet connectivity in the country and has pledged to help rural banks improve their current internet service.

Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation president Cristina Orbeta encouraged rural banks to further look into the benefits of Consolidation Program for Rural Banks (CPRB) as it is set to improve financial strength and enhance long-term viability of mergers.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr.,is present on the first day of RBAP Symposium as keynote speaker. Once again, he encouraged rural bankers to use their advantage of knowing the grassroots to serve the rural areas.

Camarines Sur representative and Vice-presidential candidate Leni Robredo graces RBAP’s 58th symposium as its special guest on the second day, November 10, 2015.