A fast growing bank, the Rang-ay Bank formally opened its 21st banking office last February 27, 2012 located at the heart of the municipality of Bangar, La Union. The ceremonial ribbon cutting was led by the town Mayor Joy Pinzon-Merin, with former PRC Board of Dentistry Chairman Dr. Rosita Canlas-Nisce. Rev. Fr. Gregorio Q. Nillo, Parish …
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To all rural bankers interested in joining the the Annual National Convention in Boracay, please be informed of the latest fare rates approved by Philippine Airlines for RBAP members. Sale Period: 23 March to 15 April Travel Period: …
This is regarding fraudulent/ illegal scheme perpetrated against remittance centers by means of deceit and/or misrepresentation. Due to the recent illegal act that affected one remittance Center (non-bank), all management and personnel should heed the cautionary directives, stipulated in BSP Circular Letter No. 19. As stated in the circular, the perpetrators seem to be targeting …
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Philippine Star — The country’s rural banks will be aggressively lending to the consumer and small and medium enterprise (SME) markets this year, a bank official said. According to Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) president Ian Eric Pama, the high level of liquidity, low interest rate environment, and strong competition within the country’s banking systemserve …
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Manila Times —THE Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) is looking to capitalize on the projection of a strong growth in the mobile banking business this year, driven by the continuous flexibility of carriers to adapt according to market needs. RBAP President Ian Eric Pama said that rural banks will utilize the advantages of …
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The highly-anticipated SMART Money Accreditation Training Course for rural banks was finally launched in historic Intramuros by the Rural Bankers Research and Development Training Foundation, in partnership with SMART Communications Inc. and RBAP’s Microenterprise Access to Banking Services-USAID program. For one whole day last March 9, representatives from various Luzon based RB’s immersed themselves in …
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*Due to the high number of requests for reservations for the upcoming BSP seminar, we are informing all RB members to signify your formal intention in joining as soon as possible. As of today, March 6, the BSP has few remaining slots for rural bankers. Please be informed that as soon as we’ve reached the …
In observance of Trust Consciousness Week from March 17 to 23, the BSP is encouraging all banks and finance institutions to participate and ensure the successful observance of this week-long celebration. The main objective of this observance is to increase the awareness of the public on trust and trust related products and services. Kindly download …
Circular 750 of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas hereby states the amendments on certain provisions of the MORB on the risk weighting of bank loans to the extent guaranteed by the Agricultural Guarantee Fund Pool, in accordance with the Resolution 276 of the Monetary Board. Particular attention should be given on the amendments under (1) …
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One of the largest rural banks in the country is again making headlines with its record growth in 2011. One Network Bank, with 82 branches in Mindanao posted a P428 million net income last year, or a growth of 37.62 percent from P311 million in the previous year. To know more about ONB’s better than …
To all rural banks and business partners, please be informed of RB Camalig’s adopted new name and business style, which has been duly approved by the BSP . Hence from this day onwards, as stipulated in BSP Circular 015, Rural Bank of Camalig (Albay) will be known as Camalig Bank (A Rural Bank). To secure a …
To all those interested in attending the 2012 Management course at the Holiday In Clark Hotel in Pampanga, please take note of the change in the registration fee(s). The revised form can be downloaded here: cclrb-2REgistration form-final. Please be guided accordingly.
Another great read from the Manila Times as it features RBAP’s huge role in promoting mobile banking in the countryside. Click the link to read the rest of this story: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/top-business-news/16737-ph-market-prepares-for-mobile-banking-boom
Updates: If you wish to secure a copy of Pres. Araneta’s presentation,please download the file below The commitment to further enhance the country’s banking services in rural areas has received another boost as the Philippine Deposit Insurance Cooperation conveyed its support for the rural banking sector by helping develop a core banking software that will …
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines, led by Executive Director Vicente Mendoza recently paid a courtesy call to Senator Ferdinand Marcos to request for sponsorship of a senate bill, amending foreign equity ceilings in rural banks. If amended, rural banks would have additional funds available for borrowers (i.e. farmers, micro-entrepreneurs, fisherfolk) in the countryside. …
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