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The idea of helping others is part of a meaningful life has been around for thousands of years. Aristotle wrote that finding happiness and fulfillment is achieved “by loving rather than in being loved.”
We cannot prevent disasters. No matter how well we manage our environment, bush fires, droughts and floods will always be with us. Sometimes stopping outbreaks of violence is also beyond our control. What we can do, however, is help to reduce the impact of natural and man-made disasters and alleviate the suffering they cause.
Last August 22, 2019, KASAPI Lending and Microfinance initiated a Relief Operation at Pangasinan Area. KASAPI gave grocery packages to 454 clients, the company aims to help the people of its community. The aid program is dedicated to assist vulnerable communities to prepare for disasters and to avoid some of their debilitating long-term impacts.
Giving back is as good for you as it is for those you are helping, because giving gives you purpose. When you have a purpose-driven life, you’re happier person – Goldie Haw.
“Sobra po kaming nagpapasalamat sa KASAPI, sa inyo pong lahat dahil kahit malayo ay nakapunta at nakapag bahagi kayo sa amin ng mga tulad nito, mga bagay na magagamit namin pansamantala habang kami ay nasa ganitong sitwasyon” - Corazon Casilang said.
Giving service to others should be sincere and done from the heart, only then it is fruitful. Our passion should be the foundation for our giving. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving. It’s only natural that we will care about this and not so much about that, and that’s OK. It should not be simply matter of choosing the right thing, but also a matter of choosing what is right for us.
KASAPI still continue to serve, to communicate, to be the instrument of change and continue to uplift the lives of greater Filipinos masses.
Hazel May M. Alamon
KASAPI Microfinance and Rural Development, Inc. (KMRDI) in North Luzon area were recognized as P3 Outstanding Microfinance Institution (MFI) Partner of Small Business Corporation (SBC) for its outstanding performance under Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) Program last November 26, 2018 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City, Philippines.
KASAPI Microfinance successfully implemented its microfinance operation and eventually partnered with Small Business Corporation in availing their regular wholesale lending and initially established P3 Program last May 2018.
A P3 program of KMRDI serve as a special loan program provided to help the economically active poor Filipino masses within all KASAPI KMRDI branches. In North Luzon, KASAPI’s operations sheltered the provinces of Isabela, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, La Union and Pangasinan. The loan is intended to help qualified members in the operation of their small businesses.
The said award was categorized by areas of North Luzon, NCR/South Luzon, Central Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, wherein there are different awardee per each area. The recognition of outstanding partners of SBC under P3 program was also feature in “The Philippine Star” published on November 26, 2018, one of the prestige and prominent newspaper in the Philippines.
The Small Business Corporation of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is very grateful in all over 267 Cooperatives and microfinance institutions that catered P3 loans in over 58,000 microenterprises in 77 provinces.
Chikki Anne U. Guevarra
Bicol Microfinance Council, Inc. (BMCI) welcomes KASAPI Microfinance and Rural Development, Inc. (KMRDI) as a new member of the Microfinance organizations in Bicol Region last March 22, 2018 at Legazpi City, Albay.
Kasapi Microfinance is endeavoured in formulating an organization with the aim of helping and empowering the rural poor in the community together with the support of BMCI they can easily uphold a strong network of clients-responsive MFIs that provides financial and non-financial services in a sustainable manner. As part of the partnerships they have beneficial activities that implemented every year, one of this is the “BMCI Summit”.
BMCI Summit is an activity attended by other MFIs BMCI members, now on its 9th year, the Summit’s theme was: “Fostering Entrepreneurship, Building financial inclusion for the next generation”. A two day summit includes activities for Board of Trustees and top management, staff and microentrepreneurs all held at SEDP Building, Social Action Center, Cathedral Compound, Albay District, Legazpi City.
KASAPI participated in Governance and Risk Management Seminar for BOT/Officers of MFIs attended by Orlando M. Advento, Assistant Vice President for operations in RHO Naga. The seminar discussed about the top management significant role in their institution; this is also a preparation for the compliance with governance standards.
They also joined the Orientation on the Governance Manual and the Constitution & By laws of Microfinance NGO attended by Armando V. Angeles III, Assistant Senior Vice President for Operations in RHO NCR and Naga. The orientation tackled about the key principles of Good governance and practical guidelines for effective governance.
One of the highlights of the event is the Annual General Meeting joined by President/CEO and top officers of different MFIs, Conrada Susana B. Sison, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Ma. Rica Andrea E. Bermudez, Executive Assistant of President act as official representatives of KASAPI.
By KASAPI Microfinance and BMCI collaboration they will definitely engage and help uplift lives and decrease poverty among marginalized group in the community.
Chikki Anne U. Guevarra
KASAPI Marketing Corporation participated in Linggo ng Magsasaka Float Parade, an annual tradition event organized by the Municipality of Talavera on May 9, 2017 with floats of 16 other business establishments, corporations, and organizations decked with various adornments paraded in the main streets of the first class municipality.
The float of KASAPI Printing Press and Publishing and Montage Skin Science and Aesthetics featured a miniature of traditional Filipino Nipa huts filled with native embellishments of fans, flowers and vegetables. It also promoted the products and services of the two institutions and tossed flyers and candies to bystanders.
The parade serves as a tribute to farmers concurrent with the celebration of the feast of St. Isidore the Worker every May 15.
KASAPI Microfinance and Lending managed an annual event dedicated to their clients called “Gawad Pasasalamat”.
Gawad Pasasalamat was done during the month of November and December to provide happiness and to strengthen the camaraderie of the employees and the clients of KASAPI Microfinance and KASAPI Lending.
Over hundreds of clients participated in the activity in all areas of KASAPI Head Offices; NCR, Santiago, Naga and Agoo. This was made through the help of Operation department and staff of branches (Micro and Lending) over Luzon.
As per continuous happiness, staff also organized parlor games and raffle draws to heighten the excitement of the clients.
The KASAPI Group initially engaged and expands buoyant business with its outstanding products and services simultaneously their duty to uplift lives and decrease poverty. KASAPI Group will continue to help and acknowledge all the people who became part of the victory.
In expansion of the company’s growth and operation, KASAPI group opens a new head office at Tuguegarao City covering the areas of Cagayan and Ilocos Norte last December 8, 2017.
The blessing ceremony of the new office building was sanctified by Father Edgar Baculi. Conrada Susana Sison, COO and Maritess Corpuz, CAFO were also present during the ceremony. Michael Gallego, AVP for Operation, Mark Vincent Malig, Training Manager, Alwin John Duldulao, HRMD Supervisor and Dulce Amor Tumaneng, LBDM, were behind of all the preparation for the office blessing.
Prior from the opening of the head office, 2 branches were also inaugurated at San Nicolas and Laoag, Ilocos Norte to complete an over a hundred branches in Luzon wide and to have an even greater triumph and continuous growth, another branches are to open at Batac and Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
With this leap of success the company mission is to effectively deliver quality products and good services to our fellow citizen; offering employment opportunities, professional growth and to execute our purpose to uplift the lives of greater Filipino masses.
