MANILA — The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has rolled out the virtual pilot run of its K.E.Y. Training Programs for Banks on Deposit Operations to strengthen depositor protection and reinforce sound banking practices.

The pilot run was conducted on November 20, 2025, following requests from bank associations and federations for guidance on internal controls, good governance, and compliance. The K.E.Y. program stands for “Knowledge Foundations,” “Enhanced Governance,” and “Your Compliance Compass.”

The initial virtual rollout focused on the Knowledge Foundations module, which provided an overview of the PDIC and its administrative issuances. A total of 90 bank managers, compliance officers, and operations personnel from 34 banks—mostly rural banks—and 12 bank associations nationwide participated in the session.

PDIC Vice President Niño Ray L. Villaluna of the Examination Group had earlier discussed the K.E.Y. Training Programs during the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines 2025 Annual National Convention and General Membership Meeting held in Pasay City on November 11, 2025. He said the initiative responds directly to issues raised by member banks during the PDIC-Bankers’ Dialogue series conducted nationwide in previous years.

Aligned with the PDIC’s 2025–2028 Strategy Map, the K.E.Y. Training Programs aim to contribute to financial stability by enhancing banks’ operational integrity, particularly in deposit operations, which serve as banks’ main funding source. The program also seeks to help banks mitigate compliance risks, improve governance, and deepen their understanding of PDIC administrative issuances.

The PDIC said succeeding sessions of the K.E.Y. Training Programs are scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2026.