Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines

16/04/2026

The RBAP Events Committee conducted an ocular inspection of the prospective venue for the upcoming Symposium this June 2026 in Cagayan de Oro. Preparations are underway to ensure a seamless, engaging, and meaningful gathering for our rural banking community.

15/04/2026

This year’s RBAP Symposium will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing participants to engage onsite or online.

📅 June 9-10, 2026
📍 Chali Resort & Conference Center, Cagayan de Oro City

More details soon.

15/04/2026

Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

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14/04/2026

CzechTrade, the Czech Republic’s trade promotion agency focused on B2B engagements, is supporting Finpro’s entry into the Philippine market. Finpro presented its field collection model—combining on-the-ground borrower engagement with secure, cashless repayment channels—highlighting opportunities to improve collection efficiency while promoting responsible and transparent practices.

14/04/2026

CALLING ALL MEMBER BANKS 📣📣📣

Registration is still open for the 10-part webinar series on Sustainable Banking.

Registration Fee is Php 3,000/pax covering all 10 parts.

Don't miss this opportunity! Register now!

*EXCLUSIVE FOR RBAP MEMBER BANKS ONLY*

Registration Link for COIA Town Hall Forum on Sustainable Banking (A 10-part webinar series)
https://forms.gle/H5dBf64RLr7pcoeTA

Registration fee is Php 3,000 per participant for all 10 webinars.

10/04/2026

Calling all Member Banks from Regions I, CAR, II, and III! The RBAP Angel Network Roadshow is heading your way on May 7–8, 2026 at the Venus Parkview Hotel, Baguio City—bringing together rural bank leaders for a dynamic learning and networking experience designed to strengthen capacity, spark collaboration, and unlock new opportunities.

Registration Fee: Php 2,100 per participant

To register, please fill-up the form by clicking this link https://forms.gle/gJagin1HVDzoRDHF9 or scan the QR Code.

See you there!

09/04/2026

Ngayong Araw ng Kagitingan, inaalala natin ang tapang at sakripisyo ng ating mga bayani para sa kalayaan ng bansa. 🇵🇭 Nawa’y magsilbi itong inspirasyon sa atin na patuloy na maglingkod nang may integridad at malasakit sa ating kapwa.

08/04/2026

RBAP took part in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) workshop, “Greening Value Chain – Practical Approaches to Decarbonizing SMEs and Enhancing Climate Resilience,” held on March 27, 2026, at Makati Shangri-La.

Through engagements like this, RBAP reinforces its commitment to advancing sustainability, supporting climate resilience, and empowering rural banks to drive inclusive, future-ready growth.

08/04/2026

Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

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07/04/2026

A total of 430 senior-level participants from 153 rural banks joined the briefing session led by RBAP Consultant Ms. Concepcion “Ching” Garcia—strengthening awareness on how global developments and the National Energy Emergency shape local banking realities.

07/04/2026

Join us for this 10-part, 2-hour session designed to demystify sustainability by exploring its core environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pillars and unpacking the evolving regulatory landscape in the Philippine setting. Through engaging discussions and real-world case studies, participants will gain practical and actionable strategies to effectively embed sustainability into their operations.

Registration is still open: https://forms.gle/H5dBf64RLr7pcoeTA

*EXCLUSIVE FOR RBAP MEMBER BANKS ONLY*

Registration Link for COIA Town Hall Forum on Sustainable Banking (A 10-part webinar series)
https://forms.gle/H5dBf64RLr7pcoeTA

Registration fee is Php 3,000 per participant for all 10 webinars.

06/04/2026

Warmest congratulations to Atty. Lovie Santos-Madrid on this well-deserved promotion. Wishing you continued success as you take on this new role!