In an effort to provide a wide range of community development services to communities where access to health care, financial literacy, and social protection is limited, CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) brought the Kaunlaran Caravan in Brgy. Capoocal, Calbayog City, Samar on November 23, 2018. The caravan offered free medical and dental services, Social […]
Sixty six microfinance clients of CARD SME Bank and CARD Bank from Batangas, Legazpi, and Masbate had the opportunity to experience the beauty and wonders of San Pablo City through CARD MRI Hijos Tours on November 28 and 29, 2018. The participants of the tour enjoyed their visit at Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo City Cathedral […]
CARD Bank, a microfinance-oriented rural bank, celebrated the opening of its 91st branch in 451 Alabang Zapote Road, Talon 1, Las Piñas City on October 29, 2018. The opening is part of the bank’s “Road to 100 Branches” countdown. According to CARD Bank President and CEO Marivic Austria, this expansion is their way of achieving […]
Adelina Montealto or Deling, 60, resident of Paiisa, Tiaong, Quezon, is a member of CARD Bank for 11 years now. Since 2007, she is serving as center chief in their own community of CARD members, the ASAP Center 3. Before joining CARD Bank, Deling’s husband Wenceslao used to work for his father’s farm land. Eventually, […]
“Hold on to your dreams, believe in yourself, and believe in the power of hard work.” This mantra served as an inspiration to a 53-year old entrepreneur in pursuing her dreams. When she was still a child, Monette Aleno was fond of making crochet products including curtains. It is only in 2010 when she started […]
With the aim to expose its learners about San Pablo history, legends, and other experiential learning activities, South Lakes Integrated School, through CARD MRI Hijos Tours, organized an outbound activity for its Senior Nursery, Junior & Senior Kindergarten learners. On November 23, 2018, 13 tour participants had an on-hand baking experience at Kambal Pandesal. They […]
With the goal to preserve and protect the environment, 60 officers and staff and 40 microfinance clients from various centers of CARD SME Bank participated in a tree planting activity organized by the bank entitled “Let’s Grow Trees Together”. The activity was held at Envi Estate, Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan on November 24, 2018. At least […]
When doors close, windows of new opportunities open. This became a reality for Ramil Flores, resident of Brgy. Sto. Angel, San Pablo City. In February 2005, a large toy factory where he worked for 15 years folded-up. Since he started working as a sewer, and eventually promoted as supervisor, marketing assistant, and finance coordinator, he […]
The founder and chair emeritus of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI), Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip, witnessed during his visit in Jolo, Sulu the full support of the local communities in the region especially in maximizing the opportunities offered by the institution to them despite the challenges they are experiencing. At the branch, Dr. […]
Who would not want to indulge in the sweet taste of candies after a meal, after a long day, or even at any time? Here’s a taste of Bella Albarico’s sweet success. Bella, 57, resident of Nagcarlan, Laguna, is the owner of Marife’s Home-made candies. In 1997, Bella and her husband Ramon started a small […]