I am prepared for the ASEAN Integration

Mrs. Mary Jean Jipos (inset) was among of the more than 3.3 million clients of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) who gained confidence in facing the ASEAN Economic Integration from the advanced educational module developed and delivered by CARD MRI to its clients. The module was included in the weekly Credit with Education (CwE) sessions of CARD MRI clients. According to analysts, the small and medium enterprises or SME, which includes the pottery business of Mr. and Mrs. Jipos (main photo), will be one of the most affected sector by the integration. With the CWE sessions, clients were informed that CARD MRI will continue in providing appropriate trainings for clients to help them face the challenges and opportunities that the integration brings. Mrs. Jipos is a member of CARD, Inc. in one of its CdeO branches. Established in 2001, the pottery business of the family in the Municipality of Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City has been serving the pottery needs of Davao, Butuan, Ozamis, Iligan, Surigao, Zamboanga, and nearby areas. CARD, Inc. offers financial and non-financial services to its clients and is one of CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institution’s (CARD MRI) member institution. CARD MRI is a social development organization operating nationwide.