CARD Hong Kong Program Launched

After acquiring its license in Hong Kong as a society last October 13, 2010, the CARD MRI OFW Foundation (Hong Kong) finally had its formal launching on August 7, 2011 at the Sacred Heart Cannosian College of Commerce, No. 34 Caine Road, Mid-levels, Hong Kong.  The launch was graced by Mr. Edwin Lun, a successful Entrepreneur, and Mr. Jimmy Yeung, President of the Credit Union League of Hong Kong who both served as keynote speakers.  Several Hong Kong nationals also attended the event together with Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip, Ms. Dolores Torres, Ms. Flordeliza Sarmiento, Ms. Lorenza dT. Bañez and Ms. Elma Valenzuela.

The program launch was done simultaneously with the graduation of the first two (2) batches that were able to attend the Financial Literacy Trainings on the months of May and July 2011.  A total of 67 graduates received a certificate of completion for successfully completing the 4 module course in the “Financial Literacy Workshop.”  The CARD MRI OFW Foundation (Hong Kong) or CARD Hong Kong for short aims to assist the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) and associations in Hong Kong through provision of financial literacy programs; to provide other related educational training programs and services such as advice and peer support that will enhance the OFW’s financial and economic prospects in life; and to promote and protect the vision and interests of CARD Hong Kong.  Two (2) more batches of trainings are set to be conducted in Hong Kong before the year ends.

The Board of Trustees of CARD Hong Kong also had their first Board meeting that same day after the launch and graduation program.  Ms. Edna Aquino sits as the Chairperson of the Board, Mr. Rex Aguado as the Vice-Chairperson, Ms. Anabelle Libao as the Secretary and Ms. Marilyn Manila as the Treasurer.  Other members of the Board are Mr. Edzel Ramos, Ms. Daphne Kuok and Ms. Maritess Mapa.  Everyone in the Board (except for Ms. Manila and Mr. Ramos) are known and respected Filipino leaders in Hong Kong in their own different Filipino organizations.