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CARD MBA receives Special Citation from Insurance Commission

    Posted on March 31, 2025 Written by Edrian Banania CARD Mutual Benefit Association (CARD MBA), Inc., the microinsurance arm of CARD MRI, was honored with the Special Citation Award during the Insurance Commission’s 76th anniversary celebration on March 20, 2025, at Space One, Ayala, Makati City. The award recognizes CARD MBA’s significant contributions to financial protection and nation-building through its strong, sustainable, and globally competitive operations. It highlights the association’s commitment to providing affordable, quality life and financial security to Filipinos. CEO Jocelyn D. Dequito accepted the award on behalfRead More »CARD MBA receives Special Citation from Insurance Commission

    Sweat Treats for Sweet Tooths

      Posted on: March 12, 2025 Written by: Josephine M. Ramos From Lipa City, Batangas, Maricel Neria Gonzales started a sweet journey with her candy business, which enabled her to acquire assets and created job opportunities for many people. Driven by persistent effort, Maricel Neria Gonzales, 47, from Lipa City, Batangas, explores the vast business world. In 2019, she established herself as a manufacturer of homemade candies, with her products gracing some of the country’s big groceries and pasalubong stores. The Sweetest Origin She used to work as a housekeeping attendantRead More »Sweat Treats for Sweet Tooths

      MI Healthcare Inc. launches Micro HMO

        Posted on February 24, 2025 Written by Josephine Ramos (From left to right) Pioneer Group Head Lorenzo O. Chan, CARD MRI Managing Director Aristeo Dequito, MI Healthcare Inc. Officer-in-Charge Rosita Abanto, MI Healthcare Inc. Chief Operating Officer Allan Sarmiento, and Operations Associate Medical Director Lordan Carreon were present during the launching of KayaMed Micro-HMO. MI Healthcare Inc. (MHI), a member institution of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), introduced KayaMed, a micro-HMO product, on January 31 and February 4, 2025, at Maharlika Square Events Place, San Pablo City, Laguna. KayaMed,Read More »MI Healthcare Inc. launches Micro HMO

        MLNI opens first convenience store

          Posted on February 14, 2025 Written by Edrian Banania Mga Likha ni Inay (MLNI), the marketing arm of CARD MRI, opened the first convenience store in San Pablo City, Laguna, on January 30, 2025. The store offers a mix of locally made and commercial products, bridging small-scale producers with mainstream consumers while promoting sustainability. Located at 20 M.L. Quezon St., City Subdivision, San Pablo City, Laguna, the store operates 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on weekends. It also supports the local economyRead More »MLNI opens first convenience store

          BotiCARD RONPD now available at CARD Indogrosir Nagcarlan

            Posted on: February 7, 2025 Written by: Josephine M. Ramos CARD MRI Managing Director Aristeo Dequito, along with some of BotiCARD’s key officers and staff, attended the opening of their RONPD in Nagcarlan, Laguna. On February 3, 2025, BotiCARD launched its second retail outlet for non-prescription drugs (RONPD) inside the CARD Indogrosir, a grocery store of CARD MRI in Nagcarlan, Laguna. It is the first RONPD collaboration between CARD Indogrosir and BotiCARD, where BotiCARD had set up an outlet at the corner of CARD Indogrosir intended for the general publicRead More »BotiCARD RONPD now available at CARD Indogrosir Nagcarlan

            CARD RBI opens its 39th branch in Zamboanga del Norte

              Posted on: February 7, 2025 Written by: Edrian B. Banania Leading the way to financial inclusion, CARD RBI opens its 39th branch in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte. CARD MRI Rizal Bank, Inc. (CARD RBI), a microfinance oriented-rural bank under CARD MRI opened its 39th branch in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte on January 20, 2025. “This event marks more than just the opening of a new branch; it signifies the opening of new doors to opportunities that will better serve communities, especially those facing social and economic challenges, as well asRead More »CARD RBI opens its 39th branch in Zamboanga del Norte

              CARD Astro begins 2025 with an FDA License for Cosmetics Laboratories

                Posted on: February 3, 2025 Written by: Edrian B. Banania   CARD MRI Astro Laboratories Inc., an institution under CARD MRI, received its License to Operate (LTO) for Cosmetics Laboratories from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 2, 2025, enabling the company to expand its production and reach a wider market. Founded in 2019, CARD Astro played a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic, supplying essential products such as alcohol, sanitizers, and liquid hand soap to help combat the health crisis. The company’s timely establishment allowed it toRead More »CARD Astro begins 2025 with an FDA License for Cosmetics Laboratories

                BotiCARD opens its 24th Branch in Biñan City

                  Published on: January 17, 2025 Written by: Josephine M. Ramos   (From left to right) Father Efren Montoya, BotiCARD President Rosenda Aquino, Micoinsurance Coordinator Elvira De Guzman, CARD MRI Managing Director Aristeo Dequito, and BotiCARD Operations Director Florife Reynido led the opening of the BotiCARD Branch in Biñan, Laguna. BotiCARD opened its newest branch in Biñan City, Laguna, on January 8, 2025, to bring high-quality, affordable medicines closer to more Filipinos. By establishing a presence in Biñan, the pharmacy reaffirmed its commitment to making essential healthcare accessible, providing more affordableRead More »BotiCARD opens its 24th Branch in Biñan City

                  CARD LFC: Celebrating 12 Years of Empowering Communities

                    Posted on January 13, 2025 Written by Edrian Banania CARD Leasing and Finance Corporation (CLFC), an institution under CARD MRI, celebrated 12 years of providing high-quality and cost-effective leasing and financing solutions on January 10, 2025. CARD LFC was established by adopting the CARD-Business Development Service Foundation (CARD-BDSFI) initiatives such as supplies sourcing and pilot projects related to leasing and financing. “To fulfill our goals, our strategy aligns with CARD MRI’s mission to eradicate poverty. We reinvest our profits in business opportunities that create positive change in CARD communities,” saidRead More »CARD LFC: Celebrating 12 Years of Empowering Communities

                    Sweet as Pineapple

                      Edrian Banania October 28, 2024 Anna Roselle A. Garcia can attribute the success of her business to the sweetness of the pineapple fruit, a famous local produce from her hometown in Calauan, Laguna. The town of Calauan in Laguna has a thriving agricultural industry, with the local pineapple trade holding a special place in its economic activities. It has been known for its sweet pineapple harvests, attracting locals and tourists alike whenever the fruit is in season. For many, pineapple is not just a source of livelihood–it is a symbolRead More »Sweet as Pineapple

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