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RBAP and RBRDFI welcome convention delegates

Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines President Vittorio Z. Almario and Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. Chairman Atty. Edward Leandro Z. Garcia, Jr. welcomed over 400 rural bank delegates for this year’s convention. In their opening remarks, Mr. Almario and Atty. Garcia reminded rural bankers of the industry’s role in attaining an inclusive …

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RBAP 2014 Convention

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines’ 2013 Board of Directors presented a report on industry projects and programs implemented during their term. From left to right: RBRDFI Chairman Atty. Edward Leandro Z. Garcia Jr., RBAP President Vittorio Z. Almario, Treasurer Bettina Stephanie T. Tiosic, Vice President for Mindanao Gen. Charles Y. Hotchkiss and Vice …

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[Presentations] 61st RBAP Annual National Convention – Davao City, May 21-22, 2014

Dear rural bankers, We are pleased to inform everyone that the 61st RBAP Annual National Convention Presentations held last May 21-22, 2014 at SMX Convention Center are already uploaded. To download a copy, please click on the link provided below: DAY 1 1. Speech of BSP Deputy Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr. 2. Mr. Restituto …

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NEW: 2014 Survey on Deposit Interest Rate Template and Guidelines from BSP

Dear rural bankers, This refers to the quarterly survey on bank deposit interest rates being conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for purposes of determining market benchmarks and for general guidance of the depositing public. Please be informed that for the first quarter 2014 survey, the BSP has come up with a bank …

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MMC 2014 Mindanao Microfinance Management Conference

The Mindanao Microfinance Council (MMC), in a bid to promote its advocacy of ending poverty in the region, conducted the Mindanao Microfinance Conference last March 28, 2014 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City. With the theme, “Understanding the State of Microfinance Industry in Mindanao,” the annual event became an avenue for rural …

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RBAP signs Memorandum of Cooperation with USAID

The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation last March 31, 2014 to formalize their partnership in improving credit access through public land titling. The memorandum – signed by RBAP Executive Director Vicente R. Mendoza and USAID Mission Director Gloria D. …

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Tiaong Rural Bank, Inc. celebrates its Diamond Anniversary

Tiaong Rural Bank, Inc. (TRBI) celebrated its sixth decade in the business with a grand appreciation banquet on March 28, 2014 at the Anfa Royale Hotel in Lipa City, Batangas. The momentous event, attended by the bank’s Board of Directors and officers, business partners and valued clients, was highlighted by an audio visual presentation on …

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Invitation: PDIC’s Takbo sa Pagbangon ng Leyte

The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) will be having their benefit run,“Takbo Sa Pagbangon ng Leyte,” on May 4, 2014 at the PNB Financial Center along Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City. The initiative, done in partnership with Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, is part of PDIC’s 50th Anniversary celebration and corporate social responsibility efforts. …

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