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2024

Friends to Lovers: A formula for a harmonious business partnership

    Posted on December 17, 2024 Written by: Loigie S. Onda   The Taloretes turned their small loan into a thriving business. From a small operation to a grown business – allowing them to employ several workers and contribute to their families’ financial stability and educational opportunities. The story of Ronelito and Jovelyn Talorete from Negros Oriental is of perseverance and hard work. From humble beginnings as friends introduced through a mutual connection, the couple has transformed their lives, building a thriving sand and gravel business together. The Taloretes worked tirelesslyRead More »Friends to Lovers: A formula for a harmonious business partnership

    Sinemaya 2024: Showcasing the Power of Film in Social Development

      Posted on: December 17, 2024 Written by: Edrian B. Banania Highlighting the 16 inspiring Sinemaya Film Fest finalists: Over 1,500 attendees from General Santos City (Top), Manila (bottom, right), and Cebu City (bottom, left) actively participated and watched the 2024 SineMaya Film Fest final entries during its simultaneous screenings on November 23, 2024.   Sinemaya, the first Philippine microfinance industry community film festival initiated by CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) through its multimedia production company, BENTE Productions, has launched its 2024 edition with nationwide simultaneous screenings on November 23,Read More »Sinemaya 2024: Showcasing the Power of Film in Social Development

      Driven by Dedication, Powered by Positivity

        Posted on: December 17, 2024 Written by: Edrian B. Banania Maria Teresa Layron, an entrepreneur and proud CARD client from Malolos, Bulacan proved that no matter how hard life’s challenges may be, success is attainable through dedication and optimism.   Maria Teresa Layron of Malolos, Bulacan, has built a successful beauty salon from the ground up, embodying the power of hardwork, resilience, and a positive mindset. Her journey inspires aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone chasing their dreams, no matter the obstacles life throws their way. A Humble Start Driven by passion,Read More »Driven by Dedication, Powered by Positivity

        A journey to health and hope

          Posted on: December 17, 2024 Written by: Josephine M. Ramos   Based in Laguna, Buena Bariring and Rowena Jordas decided to restart their lives and focus on their weaving business, which specializes in crafting slippers and bags. Good health is often considered one of life’s greatest gifts, which made Buena Bariring’s diagnosis at 18 all the more devastating. The 42-year-old from Cabuyao, Laguna,  learned she had Hepatitis B while undergoing a medical exam for a job. The news shattered her hopes—not only did it prevent her from securing the job,Read More »A journey to health and hope

          Rooted in Sweetness

            Josephine Ramos October 28, 2024 Teodora Calingacion found a sweet venture in her Ube Halaya business. Desserts are deeply ingrained in Filipino culture, and no matter where you travel in the Philippines, you will always find something sweet to try. In San Pablo City, Laguna, one local delicacy stands out: Ube Halaya – a Filipino dessert made from boiled and mashed purple yam. Among the skilled artisans making this popular treat is Teodora Calingacion, a 57-year-old entrepreneur with a story of resilience and determination. She is the fourth of sixRead More »Rooted in Sweetness

            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

              CARD MRI holds Media Lakbay Aral in Laguna

                Posted on October 28, 2024 Written by: Edrian Banania During the PANAGHIUSA: CARD MRI Exposure Tour Program for media in San Pablo City, Laguna, 15 media practitioners from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao actively participated in the tour program and explored the history of San Pablo—the home court of CARD MRI, where most of its pioneering branches and communities are located. The CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) gathered media practitioners from various organizations for a three-day Lakbay-Aral in San Pablo City, Laguna, from October 23 to 25, 2024. The eventRead More »CARD MRI holds Media Lakbay Aral in Laguna

                MICROINSURANCE

                  CARD MRI Microinsurance serves as a reassuring beacon of financial security, going beyond traditional insurance boundaries to provide inclusive solution. With a deep commitment to uplifting communities and safeguarding livelihoods, it seamlessly integrates both life and non-life coverage, ensuring individuals and families are protected against unforeseen challenges. In terms of life insurance, CARD’s life microinsurance products are designed to provide financial protection in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as the death or disability of the insured individual. This coverage helps safeguard the well-being of the insured’s family and dependentsRead More »MICROINSURANCE

                  MICROFINANCE & SME SERVICES

                    Microfinance   CARD MRI grows with its clients. With landless women as target clients in mind, CARD MRI first offered microloans for small-scale livelihood activities, education, health and agriculture through CARD, Inc. (A Microfinance NGO). After several years of training and educating these women on how to manage their loans, they evolve into businesswomen who are now in need of a formal banking system. Thus, CARD MRI assisted this need through microfinance-oriented rural banks CARD Bank, Inc., and CARD MRI Rizal Bank, Inc. As we further respond to the growingRead More »MICROFINANCE & SME SERVICES

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