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