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.
RBAP official pays courtesy call to Senator Marcos
February 1, 2012 2 Comments
Consultation with PDIC
February 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
PDIC President Valentin Araneta with RBAP Directors and Trustees
News Compendium on Storify
January 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
For the latest compilation of trending topics on innovative projects and activities benefiting rural banks worldwide, follow RBAP on Storify.
Article on cooperation between DA and Rural Bankers on Phil Star
January 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
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.
RBAP delegation pays courtesy call to Sec. Alcala
January 26, 2012 2 Comments
RBAP officials with DA Secretary Alcala
Repost: 2012 RBAP Convention in Boracay
January 24, 2012 Leave a Comment
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 at the Boracay Regency Hotel from May to 24 – 25 , 2012.
Support for foreign equity in RBs featured in the Philippine Star
January 10, 2012 2 Comments
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 percent in foreign equity in rural banks. For details on the latest good news, please click the attached Philippine Star link http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=766334 .
Holiday Break Notice
December 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
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 with the President/Executive Director should do so after the break. Likewise, please note that all snail mail communications, queries and requests received during this period will only be entertained on or after January 2, 2012. However, if you wish to forward a message during the holiday break, please send it to info@rbap.org.
RBAP-MABS achievements highlighted in International Study Tour
December 19, 2011 Leave a Comment
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 tour organized by the Asia Pacific Rural and Agrcultural Credit Association. Members of RBAP MABS, led by Mr. John Owens, Chief of Party, discussed with the three representatives the microfinance best practices and the various mobile banking services being utilized by member rural banks, as well as the history of rural banking in the Philippines.
Guidelines on the electronic submission of the new Agri Agra Report and updated FRP
December 16, 2011 Leave a Comment
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, pursuant to Circular No. 736 and Memorandum Number M-2011-052.
Worldwide updates on RBs’ innovative projects for the unbanked
December 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
Worldwide, a revolutionary transformation is occurring, a “revolution” brought about by vigorous promotion of rural banks to serve the unbanked. For more news on this, we have compiled several stories on Storify for easy reading.
Submission of Median Rates
December 1, 2011 Leave a Comment
To all Rural Bankers and bank officers, please be reminded that the next round of Median Rates submission for the last quarter is on January 7, 2012. We hope you can send them on or before the above-mentioned deadline.
Speech of RBAP President at RBAP’s Anniversary Symposium
November 29, 2011 Leave a Comment
2011 RBAP Charter Anniversary Photo Gallery
November 29, 2011 Leave a Comment
Additional photos taken during the 54th Charter Anniversary Symposium at the Polkabal Ballroom Manila Hotel. You may also view more symposium pictures at RBAP’s Slideshare account (RBAPAT54).
RBAP-RBRDFI in Brazil for the 2011 Microinsurance Conference
November 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
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 RBAPMABS-USAID and Ms. Ghay Mapano of RBAP-RBRDFI were invited to participate at the recently concluded 7th International Conference on Microinsurance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 8 to 10. With experts from around the world, the two shared their know-how and, conveyed the contribution and achievements of Philippine-based microinsurance promoters.
