September 2025

Posted on: September 16, 2025 Written by: Josephine M. Ramos   After farming, Catalina Laurel often helped her husband in fishing– a shared life with simple joys. With its stunning landscapes, pristine islands, and rich cultural heritage, Batanes truly lives up to its name as the Paradise of the North. The serene environment is one of the many reasons why, despite the expensive flights, tourists are still eager to experience the unparalleled beauty of Batanes. The natives from Batanes, also known as the Ivatans, have long relied on farming—growing vegetablesRead More »Strength in Struggles

Posted on: September 16, 2025 Written by: Edrian B. Banania   Niño de Guzman, 38, a proud CARD SME Bank client and agripreneur from General Santos City, stands on his flourishing asparagus and corn farm. It is his living testament that hard work and perseverance can turn small dreams into reality. In Barangay San Jose, General Santos City, lives a man whose story proves that success is not born from wealth; it is grown through hard work, faith, and perseverance. Niño de Guzman, a vocational graduate, husband, and father ofRead More »Sowing Success

Written by: Josephine Ramos Posted on September 8, 2025 (Fourth from right) Actor JC Santos was introduced as the new celebrity ambassador of konek2CARD on September 1, 2025, during the celebration of CARD Bank’s anniversary, along with (third from right) CARD MRI Founder and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip, some of the senior advisers, and some Executive and Management Committee members of CARD MRI. CARD Bank, a microfinance-oriented rural bank, marked its 28th anniversary with the launch of the new version of its mobile banking app, konek2CARD. The eventRead More »CARD Bank launches new konek2CARD on its 28th Anniversary