Nowadays, projects that involve conservation and recycling are no longer limited to just corporate social responsibility undertakings. Going green has gained mainstream consciousness. … Read More
Latest Updates
CI & Basic Property Appraisal – June 28-29, 2013
Credit Investigation & Basic Course on Property Appraisal Date: June 28-29, 2013 (Friday & Saturday) Venue: Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP Bldg. Intramuros, Manila Time: 8:30am … Read More
Risk Management Concepts & Applications – June 20-21, 2013
Risk Management Concepts and Applications Date: June 20-21, 2013 (Thursday & Friday) Venue: Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP, Intramuros, Manila Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm Resource Person: … Read More
Promises unbroken, promises fulfilled
The most agonizing part of post-elections scenario is the “waiting period.” Not just waiting for the election results (which could take a month and, in some cases, even years), … Read More
Reminder: MAY 26, 2013 – Deadline for Filing of Certificate of Candidacy for 2013 RBAP Elections
15 May 2013 To All RBAP Members: Please be reminded that the deadline for filing of CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY (COC) for the 2013 RBAP Elections is until 5 o’clock in the afternoon … Read More
BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-019: Accredited Corporate Governance Seminar Providers
For your guidance, attached is BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-019: Accredited Corporate Governance Seminar Providers … Read More
BSP Circular No. 796: Amendments to Appendix 45 (Notes on Microfinance) of Section X361 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks
For your guidance, attached is Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 796 - Amendments to Appendix 45 (Notes on Microfinance) of Section X361 of the Manual of Regulations for … Read More
BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-017: Enhancements to the Risk-Based CAR Report in Relation to Recently Issued Regulations
For your guidance, attached is the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Memorandum No. M-2013: Enhancements to the Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Report in Relation to Recently … Read More
Channeling OFW investments in rural areas
The lack of access to microfinancing is still considered one of the main problems facing rural communities today, as most of them are forced to resort to “5-6” lenders or loan sharks … Read More
Reminder for 60th Annual National Convention
Please be reminded that May 10, 2013 (Friday) 5:00 PM is the deadline of EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION for the RBAP 60th Annual National Convention on June 10-11, 2013 at Sofitel Philippine … Read More
BSP Statement on Comelec Resolution No. 9688 – Money Ban
For your guidance, below is the official statement of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Comelec Resolution No. 9688, which orders a ban on cash withdrawals exceeding P100,000 from … Read More
Repost: 2012 RBAP Convention in Boracay
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Iloilo Federation of Rural Bankers, is pleased to announce the holding of the RBAP National Annual Convention … Read More
Submission of Survey Rates for 3rd Quarter
The BSP’s Central Supervisory Support Subsector is again requiring us to submit a consolidated report on the comparative benchmark median rates on bank deposits of rural banks for … Read More
Cir Compliance Officer Dev Workshop – January 18-19, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP … Read More
Updates on Misamis Bank, Inc., A Rural Bank
Please be informed that the newly formed Misamis Bank Inc, A Rural Bank, a consolidation of RB Tudela and RB Kolambugan, will start operating on the 2nd of January 2012, as per CL 2011-094 … Read More
CLOSED – Cir Financial Reporting Package (FRP) Seminar – Jan 17 & 24, 2012
Dear Participating Rural Banks, Please be informed that both schedules: January 17 & 24, 2012, for the Financial Reporting Package Seminar (FRP) are now CLOSED. … Read More
Guidelines on the electronic submission of the new Agri Agra Report and updated FRP
This is to inform everyone of the guidelines on the electronic submission of the report on Compliance with the Mandatory Agri Agra Credit under RA No. 10000 and the updated FRP Report, … Read More
RBAP-MABS achievements highlighted in International Study Tour
Three Senior Officers from the Central Bank of India, State Bank of Pakistan and Central Bank of Sri Lanka recently visited the RBAP – MABS office in Intramuros as part of their study … Read More
Holiday Break Notice
This is inform everyone that the RBAP Office in Intamuros will be closed for the holidays, starting December 22 to January 1, 2012. Thus, those who wish to visit or schedule a meeting … Read More
CIR Corporate Governance Seminar Jan. 30-31, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & … Read More
AMLA Seminar: CIR 706 – UARR Feb. 3, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 - UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS … Read More
CIR Basic Course on Cashiering – Jan. 27, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : BASIC COURSE ON CASHIERING … Read More
CIR Compliance Officer Dev Workshop – Jan 18-19, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP … Read More
CIR Internal Control-Internal Audit – Feb 10, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT/INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR … Read More
Amendments in the types of MI Loans
This is to notify all concerned rural banks on the amendments to Annex A of Circular Number 694, which now include Microfinance Plus in the types of Microfinance Loans. Under the … Read More
Support for foreign equity in RBs featured in the Philippine Star
The rural banking industry is one step closer to realizing the dream of modernizing all RBs, with the the approval of the third and final reading of the house bill allowing up to 40 … Read More
Circular on opened and re-opened banking offices
For your perusal and personal records, the attached BSP file contains information pertaining to the approved applications for new banking offices, which opened and reopened during the … Read More
Call for posting of Balance and Consolidated Balance Sheets
As per CL-2012-02, all banks are encouraged to post the above-mentioned documents, in accordance with the revised forms and guidelines under CL 576, Memorandum Number 2007-030 and, … Read More
Revised reportorial requirements on Microfinance operations
This is to notify all rural banks, engaged in microfinance operations, of the amendments on the reportorial requirements under Circular No. 607 dated April 30. 2008. The thrust to … Read More
Memorandum on Acceptability of new land titles
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 … Read More
Revised Rules on offenses, fines, and procedure in Administrative Investigations
To all Rural Bankers, please be advised of the approved promulgation on the revised PDIC Rules on Administrative Offenses, fines and procedure in Administrative Investigations. This … Read More
Circular No. 745
Please be advised that Subsection 4306Q.5 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks has been amended, pursuant to Monetary Board Resolution No. 1952, dated 27 December 2011. The amendments … Read More
Circular letter No. 2012-08 on Resolution No. 83 of the Anti-Money Laundering Council
This is to inform everyone of RN 83, detailing the decisions and recommendations authorized by the Anti-Money Laundering Council. Stipulated in said document are the following: … Read More
Deposits up in Q3 2011
Another good showing for the rural banking industry as the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) reports a significant increase in the total level of deposits. As of third … Read More
CIR Strengthening Credit Risk Management -Feb 15-16, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
RBAP official pays courtesy call to Senator Marcos
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 … Read More
Amendments on exemptions granted to small and micro-enterprises
This is to notify all rural banks concerned of the amendments on subsection X304.1 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks, with respect to the extension of submission granted to micro … Read More
Revised compliance framework for all banks
The BSP has just released Circular 747, amending the entirety of Section X180 of the Compliance System under the Manual of Regulations for Banks. These revisions were approved by … Read More
BAIPHIL Trading and Development Week
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is calling all banks to support the Bankers Institute of the Philippines' Trading and Development Week, from March 12-17. This week long celebration … Read More
RBRDFI ties up with Pangasinan and CARAGA Feds. for Microinsurance Training Course
The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. will be conducting the 2-Day Basic Microinsurance Training Course with the following federations: … Read More
Central Luzon Annual Management Conference
The Confederation of Central Luzon Rural Banks, Inc. will hold its 2012 Annual Management Conference with the theme “Rural Banks - Pillar of Strong Economy: Bracing for Global Challenges” … Read More
3rd Update on RBAP CL: Annual National Convention and Corporate Meeting at Boracay Regency Beach Resort
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines is delighted to announce that it will be holding the 59th Annual National Convention and Corporate Meeting at the Boracay Regency … Read More
RBAP reaches out through mobile banking
Another great read from the Manila Times as it features RBAP's huge role in promoting mobile banking in the countryside. … Read More
Change of registration fee for CCLRB Management Course
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). … Read More
CLOSED–Internal Audit-Internal Control Seminar -March 22, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT/INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR … Read More
CLOSED–RB Accounting System Seminar – March 23, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : 1-Day Seminar on RB ACCOUNTING SYSTEM … Read More
Corporate Governance Seminar- Mar 15-16, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & … Read More
Amendments on the provision of Micro-Agri Loans
All member rural banks are hereby notified of the amendments on the provisions of Micro Agri Loans, as stipulated in the recently issued BSP circular. The modifications are under … Read More
CLOSED–Compliance Officer’s Dev Workshop -March 28-29, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP … Read More
Memorandum No. 9 on Expiring Corporate Terms
To all rural bankers, please take note of the reminders/ notifications stipulated in BSP Memo No. 9, explaining the necessity of timely initiating the extension of corporate terms. … Read More
RB Camalig’s new business name
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, … Read More
Pricing Transparency Workshops -regulations calculations on EIRR
Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has issued Circular 730 and the accompanying Memorandum M-2011-040 on regulations and calculation for Effective … Read More
SMART Money Accreditation Training Course
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), together with Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and Smart … Read More
Guidelines on submission of IT Profile Report
This is to notify all rural bankers of the required accomplishment and submission of IT Profile Report, for the creation of a baseline IT information and, risk profile the complexity … Read More
ONB increases its profit in 2011
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 … Read More
Guidelines in Strengthening Corporate Governance
To all rural bankers, pleased be informed of the recently issued Circular 749 or the approved Guidelines in Strengthening Corporate Governance in BSP supervised Financial Institutions. … Read More
Amendments on risk weighting of bank loans guaranteed by AGFP
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 … Read More
Registration for the BCM Forum is now CLOSED
*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 … Read More
Trust Consciousness Week
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 … Read More
CLOSED–FRP Seminar -March 30, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : FINANCIAL REPORTING PACKAGE SEMINAR … Read More
Rectified link for IT Profile Template
For those rural banks that have been attempting to access the sample template from the BSP website, please use the following link, as specified in the corrected Memorandum 011. http://www.bsp.gov.ph/frp/templates … Read More
Updates on Hotel Accommodation for the Annual National Convention in Boracay
To all rural bankers who are interested in booking a room at the Boracay Regency Hotel, we regret to inform you that all rooms (i.e Superior, Deluxe and Family) specifically reserved … Read More
“Philippine Economic Briefing: Pushing forward on all fronts”
2012 is turning out to be another good year for the country, as evidenced by the better than expected forecast reports presented by the government during the Economic Briefing at the … Read More
AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – Apr 13, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 - UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS … Read More
Updated: Additional papers on CSTRB Management Course now available
For those who are keen on securing copies of of Assistant Governor Yuvienco's and Director Gail Fule's lectures during the recently concluded Southern Tagalog Management Conference … Read More
The 2012 Visayan Management Conference: Rising above the Challenge
How will the rural banking industry adhere to the principles of corporate governance, in the light of "competing interests of various stakeholders" and key personalities of a corporation? … Read More
Urgent notice on PAL blockings
To all rural bankers, directors and management staff who are interested in attending the upcoming convention in Boracay from May 24 - 26, please take note of the following Philippine … Read More
Conversion of Liberty Savings Bank into a Rural Bank
This is to inform all rural bankers of the conversion of Liberty Savings Bank into a rural bank, stipulated in Circular Letter 2012-018 of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. … Read More
MPB (G-Cash) Training – Pansol Calamba Laguna -March 30, 2012
TO : ALL SOUTHERN TAGALOG RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : MOBILE PHONE BANKING TRAINING COURSE FOR SOUTHERN TAGALOG RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
Recommended hotels for 2012 Convention in Boracay
For those who wish to book a hotel accommodation for the upcoming convention in Boracay, please be informed that the Secretariat has come up with a new list of recommended hotels … Read More
Manila Times: RBAP to take advantage of strong growth forecast in mobile banking
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 … Read More
Authority to open/extend banking operations
To all authorized BIR Agent Banks, Memorandum 014 of the BSP authorizes said agent banks to render banking services from 9 am to 5 in the afternoon on march 31 and April 14 and; extend … Read More
Early bird registration ends March 30
TO: CONFED/FEDERATION PRESIDENTS FROM: VICENTE R. MENDOZA, Executive Director … Read More
Latest modus operandi targeting remittance agents
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 … Read More
19th Microinsurance Basic Training Course on April 24 – 25, 2012
RBAP-RBRDFI invites you to the 19th Microinsurance Basic Training Course. It will be held on April 24 – 25, 2012 at the RBAP Conference Hall, 2F RBAP Bldg., Intramuros, Manila. This … Read More
PAL approved convention fare rate for RBAP
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. … Read More
Call for Proposals: Social Marketing Campaign for Rural Banks and their Low-Income Clients
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RBAP MICROINSURANCE INITIATIVE … Read More
RBAP 2012 Election of Officers
Dear Fellow Rural Banker: In connection with the forthcoming RBAP 59th Annual Corporate Meeting to be held on May 24, 2012 at the Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa, we would like … Read More
UPDATED – RBAP 59th Annual National Convention at Boracay Regency (May 24-25, 2012)
Dear Fellow Rural Bankers, Greetings! Please be reminded, today, MARCH 30, 2012 (Friday) is the LAST DAY for EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION. … Read More
Advisory on New Transaction Codes
To all Compliance Officers Please be advised that 58 new transaction codes identified by various covered institutions were approved by the undersigned on 15 March 2012, pursuant … Read More
Call for nominations for the 1st Paeng Microfinance Awards
On behalf of the Rafael Buenaventura Foundation, we would like to invite all member RBs and partners to support and participate in the first ever Rafael Buenaventura Awards for Outstanding … Read More
Holy Week Observance
In solemn observance of the Holy Week, please be informed that the RBAP office in Intramuros will be closed starting April 4, Wednesday. All official services and transactions will … Read More
AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – Apr 13, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 - UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS … Read More
Know your local RB: Cantilan Bank, Inc.
The name Cantilan might not ring a bell for some, but this town on the fringe of Surigao del Sur boasts of impressive postcard-worthy backdrop of unspoiled beaches and structures dating … Read More
Philippine Star: BSP upgrades rural banks’ role
Philippine Star --- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given another rural bank the green light to operate as a rural financial institution (RFI), bringing to four the number … Read More
CL 753: Unification of the Statutory/Legal and Liquidity Reserve Requirement
To all member RBs and partners, please be advised of Circular 753 or the Unification of the Statutory/Legal and Liquidity Reserve Requirement, Non-Remuneration of the Unified Reserve … Read More
Notice on Land and Sea transfer rates
On behalf of the Aklan Federation headed by Mr. John Guidon dela Cruz, we would like to notify all members and representatives of RBs interested in joining this year's convention … Read More
CLOSED – FRP Seminar -April 20, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : FINANCIAL REPORTING PACKAGE SEMINAR … Read More
BusinessWorld: Rural bank to launch POS facility
DAVAO CITY -- One Network Bank, the country’s largest rural bank, is planning to roll out about 2,000 point-of-sale (POS) terminals within the year as it seeks to improve services … Read More
Anti-Money Laundering Risk Rating System
This is to notify all members and partners of RBAP of the newly issued Anti-Money Laundering Risk Rating System, adopted under MB Resolution 362 dated March 2 of this year. With the … Read More
Smart Money Accreditation Training Course April 26, 2012
SUBJECT: SMART MONEY ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RURAL BANKERS TO BE HELD IN CEBU ON APRIL 26, 2012 … Read More
Internal Audit-Internal Control Seminar -May 18, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT/INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR … Read More
Notice on COC Filing and Annual Convention
TO : RBAP MEMBER BANKS AND PARTNERS FROM : VICENTE MENDOZA, Executive Director … Read More
Posting of Balance and Consolidated Sheets
T0 all member banks and partners, please be informed of the recent circular issued by the Supervisory and Examination Sector of the BSP, requiring the posting (and publishing) of Balance … Read More
One-day Seminar on Solving The Cost
One-day Seminar on Solving The Cost –Price Squeeze Problem in Agriculture (SOCOPSPA) … Read More
Hotel room reservations/changes deadline
The RBAP Secretariat would like to announce that the deadline for last minute changes on room reservations is on the 30th of April 2012. Queries will not be entertained after the … Read More
Manila Times: Integrity and accountability in rural banks
Manila Times --- Corporate governance became the corporate buzzword in the business community shortly after the BW Resources scandal rocked the local stock market in 1999. The government … Read More
Internal Control-Internal Audit -May 18, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT/INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR … Read More
Updated Rules Implementing the Truth in Lending Act
With the effectivity date of the Truth in Lending Act fast approaching, we would like to call all member RBs to review the recently issued circular on the modified and updated Rules … Read More
RBAP-MABS National Roundtable 2012
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines-Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (RBAP-MABS) Program is happy to announce that its National Roundtable Conference will be … Read More
MPB (G-Cash) Training -May 08 and May 10, 2012
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
CLOSED–Corp Gov Seminar – May 16-17, 2012 Intramuros, Manila
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: SEMINAR-WORKSHOP ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & RISK … Read More
Circular on granting of Full Trust License
This is regarding the recently issued Circular 756 on the granting of Full Trust License and Investment Management Authority, please take note of the following amendments on X414.1 … Read More
Limits on borrowings of LGUs
In accordance with MB Resolution No 7, all banks are advised to require the submission of Certificate of Net Service Ceiling and Borrowing, issued by the Bureau of Local Government … Read More
Notice on new photo-bearing Philhealth Cards
As per Memorandum No. 021 of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, dated 27 April, the new photo-bearing Philhealth Cards issued by an official authority are now comparable in quality with … Read More
Urgent: Last call on hotel reservation changes
Since the convention date is fast approaching, we, at RBAP, would like to notify all that the last date of changing your hotel reservations is on May 8, Tuesday. Calls or inquiries … Read More
Basic Course on Tellering – June 06, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson SUBJECT : BASIC COURSE ON TELLERING … Read More
Signature Verification and Forgery Detection Seminar – June 07, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson SUBJECT : SIGNATURE VERIFICATION, BANK FRAUD AND FORGERY … Read More
MPB (G-Cash) Accreditation Training -May 29, 2012
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
Pricing Transparency Workshop -Butuan City June 14,2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM :FEDERATION PRESIDENT SUBJECT :CIRCULAR LETTER: Pricing Transparency Workshop … Read More
Guidelines in Strengthening Corporate Governance
As part of the Bangko Sentral's commitment to continuously strengthen corporate governance in all of its' supervised financial institutions, Circular 749 has been amended in accordance … Read More
Change of corporate name of RB Ormoc City, Inc.
To all member banks, please be informed that the change of corporate name of Rural Bank of Ormoc City, Inc. has been approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Thus, RB Ormoc City, … Read More
Candidates for RBAP 2012 Election
To all member banks and partners of RBAP, we are glad to announce the names of the official nominees for the 2012 RBAP Election. Please be informed that the 15 listed official candidates … Read More
Amendments to the regulations on the approval of new officers
This is to notify all member banks of the amendments of certain provisions of the MORB with regards to the approval/confirmation of directors and officers. The revisions are in pursuant … Read More
Philippine Daily Inquirer: BSP ups incentives for rural banks’ consolidation
Commercial and thrift banks are urged to acquire troubled rural banks, with regulators offering various incentives to potential white knights in a bid to end costly failures in the … Read More
Manila Times: Better safe than sorry
The times, they are a-chan-gin,’ as the legendary crooner Bob Dylan used to sing. Well, right now, the rural banking industry is likewise in the midst of change, especially when it … Read More
PDIC Advisory on suspicious calls
To all member banks and partners, please take the time to read the letter of Mr. Valentin Arenata, warning all banks to ignore or report any suspicious/solicitation calls falsely … Read More
Basic Course on Tellering – June 06, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson SUBJECT : BASIC COURSE ON TELLERING … Read More
Signature Verification and Forgery Detection Seminar – June 07, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson SUBJECT : SIGNATURE VERIFICATION, BANK FRAUD AND FORGERY DETECTION … Read More
Taxation Seminar – June 21, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON TAXATION FOR RURAL BANKS … Read More
Invitation to Gcash Accreditation Training
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
Re-broadcast: 59th National Convention Presentations – Aiming High, Charting a Clear Path
The rural banking industry has once again defied naysayers with the successful staging of the 59th RBAP Annual National Convention - a celebration of the industry's yearly milestones, … Read More
CLOSED – FRP Seminar -June 15, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : FINANCIAL REPORTING PACKAGE SEMINAR … Read More
RB Ignacia’s new business name
This is to inform all members of the approval of Rural Bank of Sta. Ignacia's adoption of a new trade name by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as stipulated in Circular Letter 2012-036 … Read More
Manila Times: Opportunities abroad are also opportunities here
The recently-concluded 45th Annual Board of Governors’ Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) tackled a number of economic issues not only in the Philippines but also for the … Read More
CLOSED — Supervisory Skills Enhancement Program -Jun 28-29, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Smart Money Training -Ilo-Ilo City -Jun 22, 2012
The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), together with Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) Program and Smart Communications, Inc. is NOW … Read More
AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – July 06, 2012
04 June 2012 FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman … Read More
MPB (G-Cash) Accreditation Training -June 14 & June 28, 2012
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
CLOSED — Compliance Officer’s Dev Workshop -June 26-27, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: COMPLIANCE OFFICER’S DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP … Read More
Strengthening Credit Risk Mgmnt Seminar-Jul 4-5, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Accreditation of External TP on Corporate Governance
To RBAP members and partners, we would like to inform all of the recently promulgated BSP memorandum, stipulating the decision of said institution to reopen the window for accepting … Read More
CLOSED — Credit Investigation & Property Appraisal Seminar – July 13-14, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: CREDIT INVESTIGATION & BASIC COURSE ON PROPERTY … Read More
BusinessWorld Online: Deal expected to boost crop insurance
An agreement has been inked with the German government to develop a management information system in line with a possible crop insurance product for farmers, an official said. … Read More
Branching guidelines amendments
To all member rural banks and partners, please be informed of the amendments to the provisions of Section X151 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks, pursuant to Monetary Board Resolution … Read More
CLOSED — AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – July 06, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 - UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS … Read More
CLOSED — Pricing Transparency Workshop – June 22, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson … Read More
Philippine Star: Foreign investors eye rural banks, insurance
MANILA, Philippines - Foreign venture capitalists are holding talks with Philippine rural banks and life insurance firms in another positive sign of strong optimism in the local economy. … Read More
Precious moments caught on tape: RBAP convention in Boracay
Do you want to capture and re-live every precious moments that transpired during the 59th RBAP convention at Boracay? Click the video link and watch the camaraderie, hilarity and … Read More
Manila Times: (White) knights to the rescue?
Help is on the way. Amid the desolate depths of despair that commonly embraces the unfortunate victims of cash-strapped financial institutions like banks going under, a program has … Read More
Approval of Peoples Bank of Caraga’s new name
This is to inform all partners of Peoples Bank of Caraga, Inc. of its new corporate name, approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and subsequently promulgated through Circular … Read More
New entries to the AMLC’s sanctions list
To all member banks of RBAP, kindly take the time to read the newly promulgated AMLC Resolution, bearing the new entries to the the Al-Qaida Sanctions List of Individuals and Entities … Read More
MPB (G-Cash) Accreditation Training – June 28 in Baguio
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
Manila Times: Food for thought
As the country’s farmers and fisher folks carry the burden of ensuring that there is enough supply of rice and fish on every plate on the table for every Filipino household, the weight … Read More
BusinessMirror: Aquino signs AMLA, anti-terror financing measures into law
President Aquino on Monday signed into law two measures aimed at strengthening the country’s anti-money laundering campaign by promoting openness in financial transactions, Malacañang … Read More
Accounting for Non-Accountants -Aug 02-03, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS SEMINAR … Read More
CLOSED — Supervisory Skills Enhancement Program -July 26-27, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
CI & Basic Property Appraisal – Aug 10-11, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: CREDIT INVESTIGATION & BASIC COURSE ON PROPERTY … Read More
Daily Star: Valiant Bank awarded anew by CGAP for transparency
The Valiant Bank of Iloilo was awarded for the seventh straight year the Certificate of Transparency award from the yearly MIX Market Global merit recognition awards of the Consultative … Read More
Pricing Transparency Workshop (EIR) – July 30,2012
FOR :ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM :MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson SUBJECT :PRICING TRANSPARENCY WORKSHOP: Implementing the New Rules for Truth in … Read More
Signature Verification & Forgery Detection Seminar – Aug 17, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairperson SUBJECT : SIGNATURE VERIFICATION, BANK FRAUD AND FORGERY … Read More
5 Rural banks now Accredited RFIs
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines once again congratulates five of its members banks for being certified by the Bangko Central ng Pilipinas as Accredited Rural Financial … Read More
Poster requirements for the Truth in Lending Act
This is to notify all member banks of the recently promulgated BSP memorandum on poster requirements for the Truth in Lending Act, enhancing loan transaction transparency, signed on … Read More
Employment opportunity at RBRDFI
The Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), the technical arm of the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), is urgently in need of a PROJECT … Read More
Frequently asked questions on Circular 749
To all RBAP members and partners, if you would like to be further enlightened on Circular 749, please download and review Memorandum 032 signed on July 5. The above-mentioned memo … Read More
2012 MCPI Annual Conference
Greetings from the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI)! It is with great pleasure to invite you to the annual conference of MCPI on July 26-27, 2012 at the Hyatt … Read More
Posting of Balance and Consolidated Balance Sheets
To all member banks and partners, please be informed of the recent circular issued by the Supervisory and Examination Sector of the BSP, requiring the posting (and publishing) of Balance … Read More
Manila Times: Microinsurance education for Rural Bank clients
Access to protection is now open to those who need them most. And they just need to know it. The number of families with microinsurance has grown since 2010, when the government, … Read More
Part II: Strengthening Credit Risk Management of RBs – July 31 to Aug. 1
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ma. Corazon L. Miller, Chairperson … Read More
CLOSED — AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – Aug 31, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : MA. CORAZON L. MILLER, Chairman SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 - UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS … Read More
Reduced Reg Fee- Part II Strengthening Credit Risk Management
To All Member Rural Banks: The Rural Bankers Research & Development Foundation Inc. (RBRDFI), in joint partnership with the SB Corporation, wish to invite you to the Seminar … Read More
MABSTERS Training Workshop – Aug 28-30, 2012
TO : ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : MABSTERS Training Workshop We wish to invite you to the MABSTERS Training Workshop on August 28-30, 2012 at the Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP … Read More
SMO -introduction to Microfinance Lending & Services -Aug 16, 2012
TO : ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : Senior Management Orientation - an Introductory to Microfinance Lending & Services … Read More
LRA voluntary title standardization program (eTitle)
Please be advised that the LRA is implementing its eTitle Program under its Land Titling Computerization Project. The eTitle Program provides title owners better protection by upgrading … Read More
CANCELLED: Accounting 4 Non-Accountants -Aug 2-3
To All Participating RBs In the interest of safety for each participant, be informed that the Accounting for Non-Accounting Seminar scheduled on August 1-2, 2012 is now CANCELLED. … Read More
Cancelled: Credit Investigation and Basic Course on Property Appraisal
To: All Participating RBs Date: August 09, 2012 Please be informed that the scheduled Credit Investigation and Basic Course on Property Appraisal on August 10-11, … Read More
CLOSED — Seminar on Credit Risk Management Tools:BRR-FRR, 13-14 September 2012
FOR: ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS Subject:Credit Risk Management Tools: BRR and FRRDear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Seminar on Remedial Management, 11-12 September 2012
FOR: ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: Circular Letter: REMEDIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR … Read More
Seminar on Credit Investigation and Basic Course on Property Appraisal, 24-25 August 2012
FOR: ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: CIRCULAR LETTER: CREDIT INVESTIGATION & … Read More
Amendment of Section X319 of the MORB
This is to advise all of the recently issued BSP circular, amending Section X319 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks. As stated in this circular, the word "restructuring" should … Read More
Regional GCash Training – Clark Freeport Zone – Aug 23, 2012
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
Renaming of RB Pagsanjan
This is to advise all of the renaming of Rural Bank of Pangsanjan, Inc. to Banco Laguna, Inc. (A Rural Bank Since 1965), approved by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Please be informed … Read More
EXTENDED DEADLINE! Call for Nominations for the 2012 Citi Micro-entrepreneur of the Year Awards (MOTY) Program
On behalf of the Microfinance Council of the Philippines , the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines is pleased to announce the start of the 2012 Citi Micro-entrepreneur of the … Read More
Regional GCash Training – Clark Freeport Zone -Sept 3, 2012
TO: ALL MEMBER RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: INVITATION TO REGISTER TO MOBILE PHONE BANKING ACCREDITATION TRAINING COURSE FOR RBAP MEMBER RURAL BANKS … Read More
Supervisory Skills Enhancement Program -Sept 24-25, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: As part of Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) continuing strategy to strengthen the rural banking … Read More
Remedial Management Seminar – Sept 11-12, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : Circular Letter: REMEDIAL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Amendments to the Guidelines in Strengthening Corporate Governance and Risk Management
This is to inform all our partners and friends on the recent amendments on Sections X401, x403, X406.3 and x406. 4 the Manual of Regulations for Banks, in accordance with Resolution … Read More
CLOSED — Building Compliance Systems Seminar – Oct 03, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON BUILDING COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Pricing Transparency Workshop (Calculations on EIR) – Oct 05,2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : Pricing Transparency Workshop: Implementing New Rules in Truth Lending … Read More
CLOSED — Internal Audit-Internal Control Seminar -Oct 04, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT / INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Revised outsourcing framework for banks
To all friends and partners, please be advised of the revised outsourcing framework for banks, approved by the Monetary Board in its Resolution No. 1179 last July 19. Included in … Read More
CLOSED — CI & Basic Property Appraisal – Oct 19-20, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER: CREDIT INVESTIGATION & BASIC COURSE ON PROPERTY APPRAISAL … Read More
CLOSED — AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – Oct 17, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 - UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS … Read More
Basic Course on Tellering – Oct 18, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : BASIC COURSE ON TELLERING Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Manila Times: Vote of confidence
The regulator has said it. Credit rating agencies have said it. Now, the continuing test is for rural banks to show the public that the rural banking industry indeed remains stable … Read More
PDIC supports foreign ownership of rural banks
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has expressed support for the Senate and House bills that aim to amend the Rural Banking Act, allowing foreign ownership of rural … Read More
Renaming of RB Lubao, Inc.
This is to advise all of the change of name of Rural Bank of Lubao, Inc. to Bank of Lubao (A Rural Bank) Inc, stipulated in BSP Circular No. 2012 - 066. Its' amended articles and … Read More
Sen. Osmena Sponsorship speech on RB Foreign equity bill
I. INTRODUCTION: Mr. President, it is my honor, pride and privilege to rise in this august Chamber to sponsor this important piece of economic legislation. I rise to sponsor Senate … Read More
Manila Times: One Step Closer
One of the leading proponents of opening up the rural banking industry to foreign ownership made several important points on why active foreign participation will not only enable rural … Read More
Philippine Star: Mobile Banking Expands in Rural Areas
MANILA, Philippines - In 2011, Philippine rural banks processed over P4.9 billion (roughly $116 million) worth of banking transactions which were enabled by mobile banking. … Read More
MABS Hand Over Ceremony
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) on Wednesday ,September 26, met with the Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) for a hand over ceremony after years … Read More
Statement by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor for Resource Management Juan De Zuniga, Jr. on website hacking
"Late last night the website of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (http://www.bsp.gov.ph/) was hacked by a group who claimed to speak for freedom. For a few hours, our website was inaccessible … Read More
RE-POST: RBAP 55th Charter Anniversary Symposium
Rural Bankers Association Philippines 55th Charter Anniversary November 19-20,2012 at the Manila Hotel. … Read More
BSP CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2012-070
Accredited Rural Financial Institutions for the Purpose of Implementing the Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act of 2009 Pursuant to Circular No. 736 of 20 July 2011. … Read More
BSP CIRCULAR NO. 770 Series of 2012
Amendments to the Risk-Based Capital Adequacy Framework for Stand-alone Thrift Banks, Rural Banks, and Cooperative Banks … Read More
Taxation Seminar – Nov 07, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON TAXATION FOR RURAL BANKS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Building Compliance Systems Seminar – Oct 25, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON BUILDING COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Malaya Business Insight: Foreign equity bill to make rural banks more competitive
Sen. Sergio Osmeña III is pushing for the opening of the rural banking industry to foreign ownership of up to 60 percent of the voting stock of an existing rural bank to make the industry … Read More
CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2012-071: Approved Applications for New Banking Offices and Opened Banking Offices during the 2nd Quarter of 2012
The Bangko Sentral ng PIlipinas has approved the application for branches of 10 rural banks submitted in the second quarter of 2012. … Read More
BSP: Bank Lending Continues to Expand in August
Total outstanding loans of commercial banks, net of banks’ reverse repurchase (RRP) placements with the BSP, continue to expand in August but at a slower pace of 14.0 percent relative … Read More
Please be advised that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-Anti-Money Laundering Council wishes to inform the Rural Banks about a resolution concerning the Anti-Money Laundering Law. Kindly … Read More
CIRCULAR NO. 771 Series of 2012: Merger or Consolidation Incentives
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ,on Oct 11,2012 , has amended provisions of the Merger and Consolidation Incentives. … Read More
CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2012-072: Cavite United Rural Bank, Corp. – Establishment and Commencement of Operation
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas wishes to inform the bankers community of the establishment of a new bank located in Trece Martires, … Read More
MEMORANDUM NO. M-2012-048: Transitory Guidelines on the Reporting of Deposit for Stock Subscription in Prudential Reports
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Oct 12,2012 released a memorandum on Transitory Guidelines on the Reporting of Deposit for Stock Subscription in Prudential Reports. … Read More
On line conference by Microsave
MicroSave would like to invite rural bankers for its upcoming on line conference on October 30-31,2012. … Read More
CIRCULAR NO. 772 Series of 2012: Amendments to Regulations on Non-Performing Loans
The Bangko Sentral ng PIlipinas on October 16,2012 released a circular on Amendments to Regulations on Non-Performing Loans. … Read More
Microfinance Account Officers Training – Nov 12-14, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : MICROFINANCE ACCOUNT OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Dialogue between SBRP and RBAP
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) met with the Samahang Bangko Rural ng Pangasinan (SBRP) last September to discuss banking innovations and developments in … Read More
RE-POST:55th Charter Anniversary Symposium
Rural Bankers Association Philippines 55th Charter Anniversary November 19-20,2012 at the Manila Hotel. … Read More
BSP CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2012-075
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on October 25 released a circular on Publication of Balance Sheets signed by Deputy Governor Nestor A. Espenilla,Jr. … Read More
PDIC advises public on fake social media accounts
PDIC warns the public against fake social media accounts … Read More
CLOSED — Advanced Course on Property Appraisal – Dec 7-8, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : ADVANCED COURSE ON PROPERTY APPRAISAL Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
CLOSED — Strengthening Credit Risk Mgmnt Seminar- Dec 5-6, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJ : STRENGTHENING BANK CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Report on the Philippine Financial System for First Semester of 2012
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recently released the Status Report on the Philippine Financial System for the first semester of 2012. The report provides an account of the … Read More
RE-POST: RBAP 55th Charter Anniversary Symposium
Rural Bankers Association Philippines 55th Charter Anniversary November 19-20,2012 at the Manila Hotel. … Read More
PHILIPPINE STAR: Microinsurance best for migrant workers
MANILA, Philippines - Migrants often serve as the equivalent of an informal insurance policy when adversity strikes their families back home but they themselves tend to be vulnerable … Read More
MALAYA BUSINESS INSIGHT: RBAP loans under MABS reaches P42B
The country’s rural banks were able to lend to over 970,000 new borrowers, disbursed a total of P42 billion, and opened nearly 900,000 new micro deposit accounts under the Microenterprise … Read More
Signature Verification & Forgery Detection Seminar – Dec 11, 2012
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SIGNATURE VERIFICATION, BANK FRAUD AND FORGERY DETECTION SEMINAR … Read More
BSP Issues Reminder on Rules for Transport of the Philippine Peso
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reminding travellers to/from the Philippines (both residents and non-residents) that under Section 4 of the Manual of Regulations on Foreign … Read More
BSP Grants Regulatory Relief to Banks Affected by Typhoon “Gener”
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is granting regulatory relief measures to banks to enable them to similarly assist and ease the financial burden of bank customers adversely affected … Read More
55th Charter Anniversary Symposium Program
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines will be celebrating its 55th Charter Anniversary Symposium on November 19-20, 2012 at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel. … Read More
RBAP: 55th Charter Anniversary Symposium
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines celebrated its 55th Charter Anniversary Symposium at Fiesta Pavilion Manila Hotel last November 19 and 20. … Read More
RBAP concludes another successful Strengthening Bank Credit Risk Management Training
As the economy continue to enjoy its resiliency from external trumoils, the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines also acknowledged the fact that this relaxed atmosphere will … Read More
CLOSED — Cir Building Compliance Systems – Jan 18, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON BUILDING COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
CLOSED — Cir Internal Control-Internal Audit -Jan 17, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT / INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
RBAP-RBRDFI Holds Corporate Governance Seminar
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines(RBAP), through the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation Inc.(RBRDFI), held the first corporate governance seminar last … Read More
CIRCULAR NO. 776 Series of 2012
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signed a circular to " Amendment of Subsection X268.3 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks (MORB) to include a provision on the grant of temporary … Read More
BSP: Consumer Confidence Edges Higher in Q4 2012
Consumer sentiment improved in Q4 2012 as the overall confidence index (CI) climbed to -10.4 percent in Q4 2012 from -13.3 percent in Q3 2012. This is the second highest reading since … Read More
BSP:Bank Lending Expands Faster in October
otal outstanding loans of commercial banks, net of banks’ reverse repurchase (RRP) placements with the BSP, expanded in October at a faster pace of 15.8 percent relative to the growth … Read More
Business World:Banks given three years to open branches
BANKS have been granted a longer period to open branches that have been approved by the Monetary Board. … Read More
Business World: Landbank bill OK’d on third reading
WITH only three days before Congress takes a break for the holidays, the Senate approved a measure extending the corporate life of state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) … Read More
Malaya: Remittances post record $1.9B in October
Remittances post record $1.9B in October Remittances from overseas Filipinos coursed through banks posted a monthly record-high last October. … Read More
Microinsurance Training for Rural Banks on January 23-25, 2013 in Cagayan de Oro City
The Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP), through its technical arm the Rural Bankers Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (RBRDFI), will be conducting two microinsurance … Read More
Malaya: PDIC launches comprehensive guide of issuances and bulletins
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) recently launched the PDIC Regulatory Issuances and Bulletins, a compendium of the Corporation’s regulations on bank operations … Read More
CLOSED — Credit Risk Mgmnt Tools: BRR & FRR – Feb 7-8,2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJ : CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS: BRR and FRR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
CLOSED — AMLA Seminar: BSP Cir 706 -UARR – Feb 06,2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : AMLA SEMINAR :BRIEFING ON BSP CIR. 706 - UPDATED AML RULES AND REGULATIONS … Read More
Visayas Management Conference March 14-15, 2013 at Oriental Hotel Leyte
The Leyte, Samar and Biliran Federation of Rural Bankers will hold its annual Managment Conference on March 14-15, 2013. … Read More
Supervisory Skills Enhancement Program Feb 28 – Mar 1 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SUPERVISORY SKILLS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
CLOSED — Building Compliance Systems Seminar – Feb 21, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON BUILDING COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
CLOSED — Internal Audit-Internal Control Seminar -Feb 22, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : INTERNAL AUDIT / INTERNAL CONTROL SEMINAR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Accounting for Non-Accountants -Mar 12-13, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS SEMINAR Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Rural Banks Success Stories: Gains from Microinsurance
This presents the first of the 3-part series of articles about the gains from microinsurance from the perspective of the rural bank microinsurance agents. RBGI, planting the seed … Read More
Basic Course on Tellering – Mar 06, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : BASIC COURSE ON TELLERING Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
CSTRB Annual Management Conference – March 11-12, 2013
You may download the ff. in PDF: 2013 CSTRB Circular … Read More
CCLRB Annual Management Conference – Feb. 20-21, 2013
You may Download the ff. in PDF: 2013 CCLRB Circular … Read More
25th Branch of Rang-ay Bank
Another branch adds to the network of offices Rang-ay Bank has established in the Ilocos and Cordillera regions. … Read More
Reminder: Confederation of Southern Tagalog Rural Bankers Management Conference
Dear Rural Bankers, In line with the upcoming Confederation of Southern Tagalog Rural Bankers Management Conference on March 11-12, 2013 in Baguio, please be reminded that the … Read More
Credit Risk Mgmnt Tools: BRR & FRR & Internal Audit – Mar 7-9, 2013, Dipolog City
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS … Read More
Building Compliance Systems Seminar – Mar 21, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON BUILDING COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Customer Service Excellence Drives Banking Business Success -Apr 18, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE DRIVES BANKING BUSINESS SUCCESS … Read More
Training on Effective Marketing of Microinsurance-March 19, 2013
TO : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS … Read More
Taxation Seminar for RBs- April 25, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : SEMINAR ON TAXATION FOR RURAL BANKS Dear Fellow Rural Bankers: … Read More
Corporate Governance Seminar – Mar 14-15, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS FROM : Ian Eric S. Pama, Chairman SUBJECT : CIRCULAR LETTER : BASIC COURSE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FOR BANK DIRECTORS … Read More
Notice for Submission of First Quarter Interest Deposit Interest Rates
Dear Confederation and Federation Presidents, Board of Directors, and Member rural banks, Good day! … Read More
P1-B ‘social investment’ firm to help grow RBs
They are now slowly knocking on the door. Pretty soon, more will come in droves. Amid the impending opening up of the rural banking industry to majority foreign ownership, a $24.2-million, … Read More
More legislative support
As the rural banking industry waits for the amendment of Rural Bank Act allowing foreign equity, a couple more legislative measures are poised to provide a tremendous boost to the industry’s … Read More
BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-014: Updated Published Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet
Attached for your guidance is the Memorandum to All Banks on the Updated Published Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet pursuant to Circular No. 788 dated 26 February 2013 and … Read More
BSP Circular No. 791: Restoration of 2009 Assessment Rates for Annual Supervisory Fees Charged on Banks
Attached for your guidance is BSP Circular No. 791 - Restoration of the 2009 Assessment Rates for Annual Supervisory Fees (ASF) Charged on Banks and Non-Banks With Quasi-Banking Functions … Read More
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) – What you need to know
Good day members of RBAP! Below are materials regarding the United States Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for your reference. … Read More
Customer Service Excellence Drives Banking Business Success -May 24, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE DRIVES BANKING BUSINESS SUCCESS … Read More
Tag Team Action
Rural banks and thrift banks – two separate groups of financial entities committed to serve the "small" market by design – are now in a unique position to help each towards achieving … Read More
Credit Risk Mgmnt Tools: BRR & FRR – Iloilo Apr 25-26, 2013
FOR: ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS (SGD) FROM: MA. DAISY G. NAFARRETE, President SUBJECT: CIRCULAR LETTER: CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS: BRR & FRR … Read More
BSP Circular Letter No. CL-2013-025: Publication/Posting of Balance Sheet and Consolidated Balance Sheet
Attached for your guidance is BSP Circular Letter No. CL-2013-025: Publication/Posting of Balance Sheet (BS) and Consolidated Balance Sheet (CBS), issued 10 April 2013. … Read More
BSP Circular No. 793: Amendment to Align the Familial Restrictions Applicable to “Independent Director”
Attached for your guidance is BSP Circular No. 793 - Amendment to Align the Familial Restrictions Applicable to "Independent Director" with the Existing Provision of the Securities … Read More
Keeping up with the times
With the rapid advancements in financial systems in both the domestic and global arena, it becomes imperative for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to be attuned with the times. … Read More
BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-015: Collection of the Annual Supervisory Fees (ASF) for 2013
Attached for your guidance is BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-015: Collection of the Annual Supervisory Fees (ASF) for the Year 2013, issued 18 April 2013. … Read More
Sustainable agriculture
Throughout the years, we have seen how the agricultural sector, particularly the farmers, have rescued our economy from collapse. Raising their living standards is decided largely by … Read More
Compliance Officer’s Development Program -June 06-07, 2013
Compliance Officer’s Development Program Date: June 6-7, 2013 (Thursday – Friday) Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm Venue: Gov. Licaros Hall, RBAP Bldg., Intramuros, Manila Resource … Read More
Disaster Recovery Program & Business Continuity Plan – May 30, 2013
FOR : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT : DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM / BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN … Read More
Ph seen as world’s mobile banking capital
With the almost perfect penetration rate of mobile carriers in the country and Filipinos’ long-time fondness and mastery of the art of texting, the Philippines was once tagged as … Read More
Basic Microinsurance Training Course – May 28-29, 2013
06 May 2013 TO : ALL PARTICIPATING RURAL BANKS SUBJECT: BASIC MICROINSURANCE TRAINING COURSE FOR RURAL BANKS … Read More
- CI & Basic Property Appraisal – June 28-29, 2013
- Risk Management Concepts & Applications – June 20-21, 2013
- Disaster Recovery Program & Business Continuity Plan – May 30, 2013
- Credit Risk Mgmnt Tools: BRR & FRR – Iloilo Apr 25-26, 2013
- Customer Service Excellence Drives Banking Business Success -May 24, 2013
- Corporate Governance Seminar – Mar 14-15, 2013
- Taxation Seminar for RBs- April 25, 2013
Circular Letters
- BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-019: Accredited Corporate Governance Seminar Providers
- BSP Circular No. 796: Amendments to Appendix 45 (Notes on Microfinance) of Section X361 of the Manual of Regulations for Banks
- BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-017: Enhancements to the Risk-Based CAR Report in Relation to Recently Issued Regulations
- BSP Memorandum No. M-2013-015: Collection of the Annual Supervisory Fees (ASF) for 2013
- BSP Circular No. 793: Amendment to Align the Familial Restrictions Applicable to “Independent Director”
