Media Releases

This folder is a compilation of event photos, videos, press releases, speech of officers and guests

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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BSP Circular No. 830: Increase in Reserve Requirements

The Monetary Board, in its Resolution No. 500 dated 27 March 2014, approved the 1-percentage-point increase in the reserve requirements of universal/commercial banks (UBs/KBs), thrift banks (TBs), rural banks (RBs), cooperative banks (Coop Banks), and non-bank financial institutions with quasi-banking functions (NBQBs). For further details, you may download a copy of this Circular by clicking …

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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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Visayas Management Conference (April 29-30, 2014) Iloilo City

Dear RBAP member RBs, Greetings! This year’s Annual Visayas Management Conference will be hosted by Chamber of Iloilo Rural Banks, Inc. The event is on April 29-30, 2014 (Tuesday-Wednesday) at the Amigo Terrace Hotel, Iloilo City. Attached herewith is the circular for more details. We look forward for your support and active participation. Thank you …

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2014 RBAP Annual National Convention & Election Circular

Dear RBAP member banks, Greetings! Please find attached files re: 2014 RBAP Annual National Convention and Election circulars. The event is on May 21-22, 2014 (Wednesday-Thursday) at SMX, Davao City. To avail the discounted registration fee (early bird) please register on or before 5:00 PM of 30 April 2014. Also, please note that the deadline …

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INVITATION: PDIC’s “Takbo Sa Pagbangon ng Leyte” on May 4, 2014

March 11, 2014   Dear Rural Bankers, The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has invited us to take part in 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, …

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Speech of Mr. Francis Estrada, Chairman of Equity Managers Asia, Inc.*

Confederation of Southern Tagalog Rural Bankers Plenary Address – “Back to Basics” 2014 Annual Management Conference Forbes Ballroom, Baguio Country Club March 3, 2014 When I was invited to speak at this Conference by your colleague – and my cousin, Ricky Estrada – I was of course, honored and intrigued. I currently serve as independent …

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