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A Blossoming Spirit to Succeed

    Posted on June 6, 2025 Writen by: Edrian B. Banania Arlene B. Borres, 53, a proud CARD SME Bank client and entrepreneur from Barangay Malubog, Cebu City, shows  that with faith and perseverance, life blooms at the right time despite the toughest odds. In the quiet, flower-filled hills of Barangay Malubog, Cebu City, the story of Arlene Borres begins. Born the eldest  of nine children in a farming family, the rows of vegetables, the scent of cut blooms, and the responsibility of  helping her parents make ends meet shaped Arlene’sRead More »A Blossoming Spirit to Succeed

    CARD MRI breaks ground for new Medical Center

      Posted on: April 29, 2025 Written by: Edrian B. Banania Representatives of CARD MRI and Barangay San Antonio I led the groundbreaking of the CARD-PCPD Medical Center in San Pablo City, Laguna, marking a significant step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility for underserved communities. CARD MRI held a groundbreaking ceremony for the CARD-PCPD Medical Center, Inc., on April 10, 2025, in Barangay San Antonio I, San Pablo City, Laguna. The medical center, a joint initiative of CARD MRI and the Philippine Center for Population and Development (PCPD), aims to provide inclusive,Read More »CARD MRI breaks ground for new Medical Center

      CARD, Inc. and Cebuana Lhuillier partner to expand money remittance services

        Posted on April 21, 2025 Written by Edrian Banania CARD, Inc. Executive Director Mr. Vicente P. Briones, Jr. (second from right) and Cebuana Lhuillier’s First Vice President and Money Transfers Group Head, Ms. Erlinda M. Sumañga (second from left), signed the agreement to offer reliable money transfers between CARD, Inc. to Cebuana Lhuillier. Also present at the signing were CARD, Inc. Senior Director for Finance, Ms. Melody Escorsa, and Cebuana Lhuillier’s OIC and Domestic Sales Division Head, Mr. Mario Ramon M. Ludeña. CARD, Inc., (A Microfinance NGO) and Cebuana LhuillierRead More »CARD, Inc. and Cebuana Lhuillier partner to expand money remittance services

        Mouthwatering taste of determination

          Posted on April 21, 2025 Written by Josephine Ramos Marita Villamor showcases her crispy pata business, which has been running strong for nearly four decades. Growing up, Marita Villamor from Sampaloc, Manila, dreamed of becoming an office girl and thriving in the corporate world. With this goal in mind, she pursued a secretarial course in college and even enrolled in a typing lesson class—all in hopes of landing her dream job. But life has different plans for her. After starting a family in 1986, Marita found herself venturing into business.Read More »Mouthwatering taste of determination

          The strength to succeed

            Posted on: April 10, 2025 Written by: Josephine M. Ramos   Taking every opportunity that comes her way, Ramona Manlangit has dived into different businesses to provide income for her family, even while at home. Ramona Manlangit from Tayabas, Quezon, finds it extremely challenging to grow up without her parents’ guidance. She was only four years old when her mother passed away while giving birth to their youngest sibling. Her father, in a state of depression, died less than a year later. As a result, she and her three siblingsRead More »The strength to succeed

            CARD RBI plants 200 trees in Laguna for environmental sustainability

              Posted on: April 10, 2025 Written by: Edrian B. Banania   The CARD RBI team, with the members of the Barangay Kapatalan Council and a DENR representative, carried out a tree planting activity, reinforcing their commitment to environmental protection and conservation. As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, CARD MRI Rizal Bank, Inc. (CARD RBI), a microfinance-oriented rural bank, conducted a tree planting activity in Barangay Kapatalan, Famy, Laguna, on April 5, 2025. The activity, themed “Planting Trees Together”, was held in partnership with the Department of Environment andRead More »CARD RBI plants 200 trees in Laguna for environmental sustainability

              CARD MBA opens 95th P.O. in Oroquieta City

                Posted on March 31, 2025 Written by : Josephine Ramos CARD Mutual Benefit Association (CARD MBA), Inc. opens its 95th provincial office in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, on March 24, 2025. The new office will serve 56,729 members from CARD, Inc. (A Microfinance NGO) and CARD MRI Rizal Bank, Inc. (CARD RBI), bringing insurance services closer to residents of Misamis Occidental. Previously, members had to rely on offices in neighboring provinces, including Zamboanga del Norte and Lanao del Norte. With this expansion, CARD MBA aims to facilitate faster insurance claimRead More »CARD MBA opens 95th P.O. in Oroquieta City

                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

                  A life built on hard work and perseverance

                    Posted on March 21, 2025 Written by Josephine Ramos From the gateway of Bicolandia, Dominga Perez continues to strive in life with the help of her grass broom business that started in 2011. “Age is just a number,” a phrase that rings true for 76-year-old Dominga Perez of Camarines Norte, who pushes forward in her business journey with relentless grit and determination. Not everyone is blessed with decades of physical strength, and Dominga remains grateful for the body that endured the test of time. She had a fair share ofRead More »A life built on hard work and perseverance

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