MANILA, Philippines – On KASAPI’s 10^th year of committed service, KASAPI Microfinance and Rural Development, Inc. (KMRDI) was recognized by LANDBANK as the 2nd Place, Outstanding MFI and the Best MFI Availer - Agri-Agra Loans last August 14, 2017 at Philippine International Convention Center.

The Gawad MFI was launched by LANDBANK in 2016 during its 53^rd Anniversary as an additional category under its GAWAD PITAK or Gawad sa Pinakanatatanging Kooperatiba, a national search that has been conducted for 27 years. It is given in recognition of the notable undertakings made by microfinance institutions as vital partners of the Bank in the delivery of financial services in the rural communities.

This year, KMRDI joins two other MFIs on the shortlist of awardees, Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), Inc. and Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc.