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RBAP launches SMART Money Accreditation Training Course

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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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RBAP reaches out through mobile banking

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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

Article on cooperation between DA and Rural Bankers on Phil Star

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Efforts by rural bankers to provide better credit access to farmers and fisherfolk was again featured in the business section of the Philippine Star. The article, published on January 29, reported the fruitful meeting between the officers of RBAP and Secretary Alacala of the Department of Agriculture. Aside from the varied measures and fund guarantees …

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RBAP delegation pays courtesy call to Sec. Alcala

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RBAP officials led by President Ian Eric S. Pama and Executive Director Vicente Mendoza recently held a meeting with Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and Undersecretary Fleta of the Department of Agriculture to discuss measures on how the DA’s office can effectively support and strengthen its’ partnership with the rural banking industry. The two parties …

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Memorandum on Acceptability of new land titles

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This is to notify all concerned banks of Memorandum 2012-004 on the criteria for acceptability of new land titles with Presidential decree no. 1271 Annotation as underlying collateral for loans offered for rediscounting with the BSP. It is however, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the land titles submitted specifically state that the original …

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National Banking Week 2012

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In accordance to Proclamation 2250, designating January 1 to 7 as National Banking Week, the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas is encouraging all banking institutions and their branches to undertake promotional and publicity generating activities such as advertising, window and counter displays, streamers, distribution of give-aways and similar incentives. Likewise, the BSP enjoins all banks to …

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RBAP-RBRDFI in Brazil for the 2011 Microinsurance Conference

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November is showing promising results for RBAP. First, more than 400 Rural Bankers attended its anniversary symposium at the historic Manila Hotel; second, representatives of the association, for the first time, successfully joined an international gathering promoting microinsurance (MI) in developing and emerging markets. Supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Ms. Ruth Aseron of …

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Seminar Workshop on Hack-Proofing by KPMG

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The KPMG is inviting all interested IT/IS Managers, System/Network Adminsitrators and IT Enthusiasts to a free seminar on Hack Proofing your Environment on the 28th and 29th of November at the KPMG Centre in Makati City. Since this is a free seminar, we encourage those who wish to participate to contact Ms Rubeliza D. Jadoc, Manager …

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M-056, Approving the Temporary Regulatory Relief to banks affected by typhoon “Pedring”

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Please be informed of the issuance of Memorandum o56 or, the granting of temporary regulatory relief to banks with offices and branches located in areas devastated by Pedring, which was approved by the Monetary Board in its promulgated Resolution No. 1597. The aforementioned resolution contains several provisions, specifically on the form of temporary relief granted …

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Downloadable presentations from last week’s RBAP Symposium

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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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Celebrating 54 years of Rural Banking in the country

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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

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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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Strategies and Opportunities for Rural Banks

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What are the new strategies and innovative ways that can be explored by RBs and eventually, adopted by the whole rural banking industry? These are the diverse and topical challenges faced by rural banks today as they try to find effective ways to better serve their clients. Fortunately, experts from banking and finance discussed …

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Compilation of latest BSP Issuances

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

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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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