MANILA, Philippines — The Bankers Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (BAIPHIL) has elected a new set of officers and trustees for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, led by its newly installed President, Shirley G. Felix, Vice President of the Loans Management Group of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC).
The formal induction ceremony was held in August at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City, with Monetary Board Member Romeo L. Bernardo administering the oath of office to President Felix and the newly elected BAIPHIL officers and committee chairpersons.
In her inaugural address, Felix reaffirmed BAIPHIL’s commitment to advancing the country’s banking sector through collaboration and innovation.
“Our initiatives will continue to reflect not only the evolving needs of the industry but also our unwavering belief that progress is best achieved through partnership. Through shared purpose and cooperation, we shall continue to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem,” Felix said.
Established in 1941, BAIPHIL is a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in banking through continuous learning, research, and knowledge exchange. It provides training programs designed to enhance the expertise and professional growth of bankers, helping the industry respond effectively to technological advancements, regulatory reforms, and global financial trends.
BAIPHIL currently has 71 institutional members, comprising universal, commercial, thrift, and rural banks, along with other banking-related institutions. It is also a member of the Asian-Pacific Association of Banking Institutes (APABI), a regional network of 21 banking institutes across the Asia-Pacific region that promotes collaboration in banking education and training.
Guided by its 85th anniversary theme, “BAIPHIL@85: Continuing Partnership to R.I.S.E. in Banking (Resilience. Inclusivity. Sustainability. Engagement.),” the election of President Felix highlights the PDIC’s strong and enduring partnership with the banking community. The collaboration reflects a shared vision to foster a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable banking industry that upholds public confidence in the Philippine financial system.
The PDIC and BAIPHIL have long worked together on capacity-building programs and financial literacy initiatives, underscoring their mutual commitment to advancing the stability and integrity of the banking sector.|
