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The 2024 CTB Board of Trustees were inducted by DOF Assistant Secretary Eufrocinio Bernabe, Jr. during the recently concluded general membership meeting of the Chamber of Thrift Banks held at Shangri-la Makati.  The Assistant Secretary was also a guest speaker during the event and talked on the topic “Paving the Way to Robust Economic Growth.”

The 2023 CTB Board of Trustees were recently inducted by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla during the recently concluded general membership meeting of the Chamber of Thrift Banks held at Dusit Thani Manila. The Governor was also a guest speaker during the event and discussed the first quarter outlook on the Philippine economy, particularly the banking industry.

The 2022 CTB Board of Trustees were recently inducted by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno during their virtual courtesy call on the BSP Chief. The visit is in line with the 2022 CTB national convention slated in October with the theme: “Thrift Banks 2022: Responding to the Call for Sustainable Development,” where the Governor is the keynote speaker. The theme is in line with BSP’s launching of its sustainable finance roadmap and guiding principles that set out necessary guideposts aimed at unlocking funds for sustainability projects and initiatives.

The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) convened its virtual three-day annual convention, with the theme ‘Thrift Banks: Moving Forward to the Next Normal’ as it pursues its commitment that its members’ organizational strategies are updated in the face of continually evolving technologies and accelerated customer demand for digital solutions.

The Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) held its recently concluded 3-day virtual convention, with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno as keynote speaker. With the theme “Thrift Banking in the New Decade,” the conference tackled not only the challenges of the new normal but also growth opportunities for member-banks in the new decade.

Senate Committee on Banks Chair Senator Grace Poe was the guest speaker in the recently concluded general membership meeting (GMM) of the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) held at Dusit Thani Manila, where she talked about her Committee’s legislative agenda and other key legislation affecting the banking sector.

The Chamber of Thrift Banks held its annual convention with the theme “Expanding to New Markets,” with BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno, as keynote speaker. BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier (third from left) led the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the convention’s IT exhibit. Others in photo are (from left) CTB Executive Director Suzanne Felix, CTB and Sterling Bank of Asia President Cecilio “Paul” San Pedro, CTB First Vice-President/Convention Chair and China Bank Savings President Alberto Emilio Ramos; and CTB Secretary and BPI Family Savings Bank President Ma. Cristina Go.

The Chamber of Thrift Banks held its annual convention with the theme “Expanding to New Markets,” with BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno, as keynote speaker. BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier (third from left) led the ceremonial ribbon cutting for the convention’s IT exhibit.

CTB officers & trustees met with House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to discuss various legislative issues. In photo with the Speaker are (from left) CTB and Wealthbank President Gregorio Anonas III, CTB First Vice President and China Bank Savings President Alberto Emilio Ramos, CTB Executive Director Suzanne Felix, CTB Trustee/Past President and Philippine Business Bank Chairman Emeritus Amb.

Bangko Sentral Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier (third from left) receives a token of appreciation from CTB and Wealthbank’s President Gregorio Anonas III during CTB’s general membership meeting on November 12, 2018 at Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City, where she talked about “What to Expect from the Bangko Sentral in 2019 – What to Banks need to Prepare for?” Also in photo are (from left) CTB Second Vice President and Isla Bank Chairman Jose Ma. Lopez-Vito III and CTB Trustee and Sun Savings Bank President Francisco Dizon.