INAUGURAL PHILIPPINE STAR SUPPLEMENT
Now on its 73rd year of existence, the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) remains steadfast in its role of being the training arm of the banking industry. Strongly driven by the mission to support the Filipino bankers in enhancing productivity, and keeping abreast with relevant developments through continuing education, research and information exchange, BAIPHIL has continuously equipped and re-tooled the local banking industry with skills and knowledge necessary in running the affairs of the business.
Joining me at the helm of the Institute’s operation for the fiscal year 2014-2015 is a strong team of highly dedicated officers and men, who have given their full commitment to working towards the pursuit of banking excellence. This year’s theme of BAIPHIL: “Reaching Greater Heights Through Continuing Education and Training”, synthesizes the aspiration, the plans put to action, and the various initiatives of the Institute to reinforce banking, through education and training. Expectedly, this contribution translates to further strengthening the country’s financial system.
While most of the Head Offices of banks are located in the National Capital Region, BAIPHIL takes pride in its grand plan to expand its reach to the members of the industry in the countryside by actively putting to task, the Provincial Participation Committee in collaboration with Baiphil Education and Training Institute (BETI). Trainings and seminars will consider the key cities of the country and other provincial areas as venues, thus capturing the involvement of our colleagues in these areas.
Banner offerings to universal, commercial, rural, development banks and other members of the banking sector include among others: the refreshed module of the Corporate Governance Course, the Anti Money Laundering Law and Updates, Risk and Compliance Courses, Credit Module, Trust, Treasury, Operations and International Modules, Regulatory and Accounting Global and Local Developments and the Financial Education Program. The Institute shall likewise venture into trainings which will enhance the soft and leadership skills of bank employees. There is an ongoing partnership with the association of collegiate schools of business, for the organization’s modest share in preparing students through training. All of these are done, in BAIPHIL’S effort to raise the bar of excellence in the banking sector, thereby positively acting on the productivity and efficiency of banks.
BAIPHIL acknowledges with deep appreciation, the continued support from the various bank regulators, particularly the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The strong partnership with regulators and the trust enjoyed from the member institutions and the banking sector as a whole, have propelled this organization to move on with strengthened and heightened spirits.
Our work execution towards meeting our objectives may at times, encounter challenges, as in any other endeavours. Nonetheless, the men and women of BAIPHIL are resolved to move forward in perfect cadence, careful not to lose sight of our role and our commitment. With God’s guidance and blessings, we fervently hope all our plans to materialize.
In behalf of the BAIPHIL leadership for the current year, I sincerely thank you for your good wishes for the Institute!