Brief History of the
Chamber of Thrift Banks
The umbrella organization of the country’s thrift banks was organized in 1974 as the Chamber of Savings and Development Banks, and was then composed of 10 savings banks, 28 private development banks and 44 savings and loan associations. It was organized primarily “to provide an institutional medium through which the members can collectively assist and cooperate with one another, with other members of the banking sector, and with the National Government and its instrumentalities, more particularly the Central Bank of the Philippines (now known as the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas) to promote, develop, expand and strengthen the role of savings and loan associations, private development banks and savings and mortgage banks...
Chamber of Thrift Banks
"Moving Forward in 2009 through Responsive, Responsible Banking"
As seen in the picture, from left to right Ms. Floredelis F. Aguenza, Mr. Benjamin S. Oliva, Ms. Suzzane I. Felix, Deputy Govenor Nestor Espenilia, Jr., Mr. Pascual M. Garcia III and Rogelio M. Florete in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the 2009 Speakers Convention.
Chamber of Thrift Banks
"Moving Forward in 2009 through Responsive, Responsible Banking"
Sen. Chiz Escudero addresses the chamber and gives light to the legislative agenda affecting the banking sector namely, the PDIC coverage on Bank Deposits, Rural Bank Act of 1992, Central Bank Act and General Banking Law of 2000.
Chamber of Thrift Banks
"Moving Forward in 2009 through Responsive, Responsible Banking"
Finance secretary Margarito Teves graces the Speakers Convention by giving a talk on why Filipinos should keep the positive energy flowing despite the raging global financial turmoil. His speech included tips on how to keep afloat using different economic techniques to improve fiscal performance.
BSP Governor Deputy Receives Token from CTB
Bangko Sentral Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier (fourth from left) receives a token of appreciation from CTB and CARD SME Bank Vice-Chairperson Mary Jane Perreras during CTB’s national convention on July 15, 2025 at Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City, where she discussed “The Economic Prospects and the State of the Thrift Banking Industry.” Also in photo are (from left) CTB Trustee and First Consolidated Bank Vice-Chair Argeo Melisimo, CTB Trustee/Convention Co-Chair and Citystate Savings Bank President Jaime Valentin Araneta, CTB Trustee and PSBank President Jose Vicente Alde and CTB Trustee/Convention Co-Chair and BPI Direct BanKo President Rodolfo Mabiasen, Jr.
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