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19 November 2013 To: ALL RURAL BANK OWNERS RE: Donation for Typhoon Yolanda victims ______________________________________________________________________________ Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: As we all well know now, Typhoon Yolanda, recorded as the strongest typhoon ever in history, cut across a large swath of provinces in the central Philippines, from Samar to Palawan. This unprecedented devastation ruined countless …

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Dear rural bankers, We are pleased to inform everyone that the first batch of the RBAP 56th Charter Anniversary Symposium Presentations are already uploaded. To download a copy, please click on the link provided below: DAY 1 1. Managing Relevant Change: A Road Ahead for the Rural Banking Industry by BSP Deputy Governor Nestor A. …

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August 15, 2013 MR. VITTORIO Z. ALMARIO President Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines Intramuros, Manila Dear Mr. Almario: This refers to your letter dated July 23, 2013 as endorsed by Hon. Cesar Purisima and received by our office on August 13, 2013 regarding your request that the cost of all unused existing official receipts …

BIR Reply Re: Printing Costs of Unused Existing Official Receipts to be Expensed in Monthly Installments Read More »

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) congratulates the nine rural banks recently awarded by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) as an ‘outstanding partner countryside financial institution (CFIs).’ On its 15th year, the LBP recognize CFIs serving as models of excellence in rural financial services and in promoting inclusive growth to improve …

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The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) congratulates the nine rural banks recently awarded by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) as an ‘outstanding partner countryside financial institution (CFIs).’ On its 15th year, the LBP recognize CFIs serving as models of excellence in rural financial services and in promoting inclusive growth to improve …

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MVSM Bank celebrated its 60th anniversary last June 24, 2013 at the iconic Capitan Moys in Marikina City. Gracing this event is Marikina Vice Mayor Fabian Cadiz. MVSM is a merger between Marikina Valley Rural Bank and Bank of San Mateo. Both banks are pioneer banks in their respective towns and were the only banks …

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The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) congratulates One Network Bank, Inc. and the Rural Bank of Sagay for bagging the Social Security System’s (SSS) Balikat ng Bayan Award last September 9. The award was given in celebration of the SSS’ 56th Anniversary and in recognition of the invaluable role of employers, banks and …

RBAP HAILS ONB, RB OF SAGAY FOR 2013 SSS BALIKAT NG BAYAN AWARD Read More »

Unknown to many, the town name “Mangaldan” has different stories of origin. However, according to a Dominican Priest Fr. Raymundo Suarez, OP, in his manuscript, “Apuntes Cureosos de Pangasinan,” the word “Mangaldan” was derived from the root word “Alar” or “Alad,” which means a fence made of bamboo or of any similar material. Despite the …

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The Monetary Board, in its Resolution No. 1551 dated 19 September 2013, approved the grant of the following temporary regulatory relief measures to banks with head offices and branches located in Zamboanga City, affected by armed assault/stand-off which commenced on 09 September 2013: 1. Exclusion of the loans of borrowers in the affected areas, which …

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MANILA, Philippines – For the 15th consecutive year, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) once more paid tribute to its outstanding partner countryside financial institutions (CFIs). LBP president and chief executive officer Gilda E. Pico said CFIs have unique strengths and potentials that allow them to truly play a distinct role in countryside development. …

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is granting regulatory relief measures to banks to enable them to similarly assist and ease the financial burden of bank customers adversely affected by Typhoon “Labuyo” and by Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) enhanced by Tropical Storm “Maring” which devastated several parts of the country from 12 to 21 August 2013.  Eligible …

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