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Strengthened partnership of rural banks with DA

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has expressed his desire to further strengthen his agency’s working relationship with the rural banking industry, particularly in improving farmers’ and fisher folks’ access to credit and capital. His latest wish does not come as a surprise, considering that rural banks have long supported the Department of Agriculture (DA) in a …

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Signature Verification, Forgery & Counterfeit Detection Seminar – July 31 – Aug 01, 2013

Signature Verification, Forgery and Counterfeit Detection Seminar Date: July 31 – August 1, 2013 (Wed-Thu) Venue: RBAP, Intramuros, Manila Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm Resource Person: Ms. Jennifer Dominguez & Ms. Julie Santiago Question Document Examiners, NBI Seminar Fee: 1. Early bird – P3,800 (on or before July 12, 2013) 2. Regular Rate – P4,200 (after …

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Healthy, Sustainable Rural Banks

Inclusive growth has been defined by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) as a sustained growth that creates jobs, draws the majority into the economic and social mainstream, and continuously reduces mass poverty. To achieve this goal, development in rural areas has become imperative. Also, the presence of sustainable rural banks and its financial services …

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Submission of 2nd Quarter Deposit Interest Rates – July 8, 2013

03 June 2013   Dear RBAP Members, Federation and Confederation Presidents: As part of our commitment with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, we would like to remind you of the submission of deposit interest rates for the Second Quarter of 2013. The deadline for the submission of the Second Quarter Deposit Interest Rates is on July 8, 2013 …

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Philippine Star: New law allows foreigners to own 60% of rural banks

New law allows foreigners to own 60% of rural banks By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino has signed a law allowing foreigners to own up to 60 percent of voting stocks in rural banks. Under RA 10574, signed by the President last May 24, non-Filipino citizens may now own, acquire …

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Philippine Daily Inquirer: New law seen to strengthen rural banks

The bill allowing foreigners to invest in rural banks in the country was recently enacted into law. The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) on Wednesday hailed the signing by President Aquino of the measure that would allow foreign equity in rural banks, saying this would boost the rural banking sector. With the law, …

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