Credit Consciousness Week 2021

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

CIRCULAR LETTER NO. CL-2021-036

To :ALL BANKING INSTITUTIONS

Subject: Credit Consciousness Week 2021

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 568 dated 25 April 1995 (copy attached) designating 24 to 30 April as Credit Consciousness Week, all banking institutions and their branches are enjoined to publish electronic promotionalmaterials through their website, official social media accounts, ad placements,and other similar platforms consistent with existing physical distancing protocols, during the period.

active engagement with their clients and community stakeholders. We believe that a We urge the banking industry to promote the benefits derived from their

strong appreciation of the important role of banks in the lives of our people and our country is vital for economic growth and development.

banks are requested to incorporate the theme, "Sapat na puhunan at responsableng pag-utang, sandigan sa pagbangon ng bayan" and the phrase "Credit Consciousness Week, April 24-30, 2021" in their electronic or online materials during the period To unify the campaign for our celebration of Credit Consciousness Week 2021,

BSP website (www.bsp.gov.ph) A prescribed social media card for this campaign may be downloaded at the

email at [email protected] For more information, banks may contact the BSP Communication Office by

Cc C BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO

Governor

23 April 2021

Att.: AlS

MALACANANC

Manila

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROCLAMATION N0. 568

DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM APRIL 24 TO 30 OF EVERY YEAR As

CREDIT CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK

development by the accelerated industrial"and agriculturai development by gene- rating financial intermediation and WHEREAS, PHILIPPINES 2000. the Filipino vision of sound resources sound year 2000. lendingoperations through effective recognizes the need in aid of financial for

capital formation;

made fully"aware of. the vital role"that. capital .formation of a Newly Industrialized Country by the turn of the'century will be effectively boosted.if all sectors of isociety. are and responsible credit: play in the country's economic..deve" WHEREAS, the drive towards..the..attainment of the"status

lopment :

imperative to institute a continuing campaign that'will -in WHEREAS, to effectively impart this awareness. it...is

volve all sectors of society, as well as all levels and instrumentalities of the government;

Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in.me by iaw,''do hereby declare"the period from April 24 to 30 of every year, aS "CREDIT CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK". NOW, THEREFORE,I,FIDELV...RAMOS, Presidentrof the

of and Local Government.. Director-Generalof the National Economic and Development Authority, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as weli as all heads of Depart- ments, Bureaus, Offices, Agencies, and Instrumentalities of Education, Culture and Sport, Secretary of the. Interior For this purpose. the Secretary of Finance. Governor of the Secretary

Government-owned. or. Controlled Corporations the Government. Local Government Units of ail directed to undertake activities 'in accordance are levels, and with hereby the spirit of. this Proclamation.

of Thrift Banks, the Rural Bankers Association commercial associations...and non-governmental Philippines, the Financial Executives Institute: cooperation in this campaign. Philippines. are hereby.reguested to extend The Bankers Association of the Philippines, the Chamber and all members .of the mass media. their fuil organizations support civic of Of and the the and

April 24 to 30 of every year Credit Consciousness Week

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