The Central Bank of the Philippines issued a circular letter encouraging all banks to support the programmes and activities of the Bankers Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (BAIPHIL) for BAIPHIL Training and Development Week, scheduled for 9 to 14 March 2026, in line with a presidential proclamation that designates the second week of March each year for the observance. The week will feature learning sessions organised by BAIPHIL under the theme “BAIPHIL @85 Partnerships that R.I.S.E. – Resilience, Inclusivity, Sustainability, Engagement”. The circular highlights BAIPHIL’s role in banking sector capability-building through continuing education, research and information exchange, and notes that it is supported by 70 institutional members and is part of the Asia Pacific Association of Banking Institutes.