It is best that we know what we really want to achieve in life. This is important so that we could determine which path we have to take. But how can we be certain? Jessie Oconer, Jr., a young entrepreneur from Subic, Zambales, shared that before he became the owner of Marthina’s Cafe and Coco […]
On October 25, 2018, twenty-seven CARD, Inc. staff from different provinces in North Luzon rediscovered Iloilo City through CARD MRI Hijos Tours. Aside from enjoying some Ilonggo delicacies, the travelers visited heritage sites and significant landmarks of the city including Museo de Iloilo, Muelle Loney, Plaza Libertad, Calle Real, Jaro Cathedral, Molo Church, Molo Mansion, […]
CARD Bank, Inc., a microfinance-oriented rural bank, opened its 90th branch at Brgy. Antipolo, Naval, Biliran on October 22, 2018. The expansion is part of the extensive effort of the bank to reach the unbanked and underserved families in the rural areas. CARD Bank President and CEO Marivic Austria together with the Board of Director […]
Ma. Teresa Lucena, 47 years old, and Horacio Fule, 60 years old, residents of San Pablo City, Laguna are the living proof that with hard work, patience and creative minds, aspiring entrepreneurs can succeed in the realm of business. In 2002, Horacio and his cousin planned to start a molding business with a start-up capital […]
With the objective to raise public awareness of issues surrounding blindness and visual impairment, Microfinance and Health Protection (MaHP) unit of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) visited Kabalikat sa Pagbabago program of Radyo Pilipinas on Thursday morning, October 25, 2018. Optometrist and CARD MRI Pinoy Preferred Provider Program (PPP) Partner, Dr. Elizabeth Muere-Santos shared […]
“Working in a country with different culture and tradition and different people with different nationality, adjustment is really a challenge,” said Gener Lalusin, an overseas worker who decided to stay in the Philippines after spending eight years in Saudi as a hairstylist and makeup artist. “To work in other countries is good because you can […]
Our loved ones are our inspiration and hope. Losing them is like half of ourselves is taken away. Leah Dinglasan tried to keep strong for the sake of her three children, after her husband Technical Sergeant (TSg) Aldrin Dinglasan, sniper of the Marine Special Operations Group (MARSOG), Philippine Navy passed away fighting in Marawi on […]
CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) together with its clients, staff, and partners believe that through education, change can be achieved. And this is the story of Elvie Bernardo, 50 years old from Looc, Romblon, who considered education as a hope for a better future. Back then, Elvie dreamed to become a teacher. However, being […]
CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) discussed on October 17 the various development services they will continue to reinforce to be able to provide more accessible and affordable services especially to the marginalized communities in the Philippines. Access to financing and microinsurance, agricultural loans, SME development, and digital financing are […]
In November 2013, the Philippines was one of the unfortunate countries affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda, internationally known as Typhoon Haiyan. It was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever landed in the country which caused catastrophic damage throughout the islands of Samar and Leyte. One of the thousands who were affected is Divina Bertulfo […]