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Downloadable presentations from last week’s RBAP Symposium

To all members interested in securing copies of speeches and presentations from November 10-11, you can now download the powerpoint files from this site.  Please be informed however that not all files are available since RBAP is still in the process of securing permission from the presenter/s.  Once we get the go-signal, rest assured that …

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Circular Letter No. 086, removing 8 banks from the U.N. Sanctions List

To all banking and financial institutions under the supervision of the BSP, please be informed that CL No. O86, pursuant to the Anti Money Laundering Council Resolution No. 119, hereby removes 8 banking institutions from the Al-Qaida Sanctions List, based on the approval of the United National Security Council Committee.  Under the new law, as …

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Celebrating 54 years of Rural Banking in the country

Solid at 54.  In celebration of the forthcoming charter anniversary on November 4, the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines will be holding a symposium at the Polkabal-Ballroom of the Manila Hotel, with the theme “Rural Banking Innovation, the Next Generation.” Guests for this two-day event include BSP Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla, DAR Secretary Proceso Alcala, …

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USAID and Peace Corps’ 50th Anniversary

As an implementing partner of MABS-USAID, the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines warmly salutes the 50th year anniversary of USAID and Peace Corps  in the Philippines…50 solid years of fostering development and peace in the country.  In solidarity, we in RBAP would like to invite everyone to join this milestone event on the 4th …

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Cir Know Your Money Seminar – Dec 03, 2011

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : KNOW YOUR MONEY and COUNTERFEIFT DETECTION SEMINAR 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 below as part of its continuing …

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Cir AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – Nov 25, 2011

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 …

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Cir: Taxation Seminar for RBs – Dec 1, 2011

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON TAXATION FOR RURAL BANKS 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 below as part of its continuing strategy …

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Cir: Internal Control/Internal Audit Seminar – Nov 24, 2011

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT/INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR 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 below as part of its continuing strategy to strengthen …

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Cir Signature Verification & Forgery Detection Seminar – Dec 2, 2011

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : SIGNATURE VERIFICATION AND FORGERY DETECTION SEMINAR 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 below as part of its continuing strategy …

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Compilation of latest BSP Issuances

The Rural Bankers of the Philippines, which will be celebrating its charter anniversary in November, recently held its monthly Confederation Meeting at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.  One of the highlights of the event was the presentation by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on four (4) circulars benefitting the rural banking industry. Worth …

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Banco Carrascal’s new corporate name

The Banco Sentral ng Pilipinas recently issued a circular, detailing the approval of the change of corporate name of Banco Carrascal, Inc. to BANCO CARRASCAL, Inc. (A Rural Bank).  As stipulated in CL 2011 – 082, which came out on 19 October 2011, the bank concerned has registered its Amended Articles of Incorporation bearing its …

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Celebrating another Milestone: RBAP’s Charter Anniversary Symposium at the Manila Hotel

We are pleased to inform everyone that RBAP will be holding its 54th Charter Anniversary Symposium on November 10-11, 2011 at the historic Polkabal-Rigodon Ballroom of the Manila Hotel. This year’s conference theme is “ Rural Banking Innovation: The Next Generation” whereby, it talks on how the seeds of a firm and strong foundation for …

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CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2011-069: Approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Plan of Agreement and Articles of Consolidation of One Network Rural Bank, Inc, and Rural Bank of New Corella (Davao del Norte), Inc. to be known as One Network Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank)

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved on 14 July 2011 the Plan and Agreement and Articles of Consolidation of One Network Rural Bank, Inc. and Rural Bank of New Corella (Davao del Norte), Inc. to be known as One Network Bank, Inc. (A Rural Bank).   Download the complete Circular Letter in PDF

Circular 737: Amendments to the Regulations Requiring the Submission of the Report on the Sworn Statement on Real Estate/Chattel Transactions

Subject: Amendments to the Regulations Requiring the Submission of the Report on the Sworn Statement on Real Estate/Chattel Transactions The Monetary Board in its Resolution No. 1338 dated 1 September 2011approved the following amendments to the regulations requiring the submission of the Report on the Sworn Statement on Real Estate/ChattelTransactions. Download the Full Circular in …

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Circular Letter: Compliance Officer’s Development Workshop September 22 – 23, 2011

FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through the Rural Bankers’ Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI) is pleased to announce that it will conduct the seminar-workshop described below …

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