MANILA, Philippines - The Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) will celebrate its BAIPHIL Training and Develoment Week on March 9-15. This year’s theme is “Turning Challenges into Opportunities : The Key to Sustained Growth.” The program of activities for the week-long celebration starts with an art competition culminating with the 25th National Convention to be held on March 13-15, 2009 at John Hay Manor in Baguio City. During the week, BAIPHIL will hold a Thanksgiving Mass to observe the first year anniversary of its BAIPHIL Training Institute (BTI) and conduct seminars to upgrade the skills of its members.