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KMBI Inks MOA with PAIS and OONA Insurance

KMBI signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Pinoy Ako Insurance Services, Inc. (PAIS) and OONA Insurance on July 14, 2025, in Quezon City. The agreement ensures continued protection to KMBI Program Members through robust insurance programs. Personal Accident Insurance remains FREE and will continue to cover up to four (4) dependents.

Present during the signing were representatives from PAIS, including its President, Mr. Caleb Jimenez, Mr. Justine Realuyo, Mr. Niko Defensor, and Ms. Dannielyne Agbuya. OONA Insurance was represented by President and CEO, Mr. Ninoy F. Rollan and VP for Territorial Sales and Agency Development Head for Sales Division, Ms. Therese Martha A. Cuneta. Representing KMBI were President, Mr. Eduardo Jimenez, Ms. Madelyn Frijillano, Ms. Ma. Cristina Ramos, and Ms. Krishia Mae Zacarias.

The partnership further strengthens the organization’s commitment to providing accessible and responsive insurance programs for its Program Members and their families.

KMBI, KDFI Visit ASKI for Learning Exchange

Leaders from KMBI and KMBI Development Foundation, Inc. (KDFI) embarked on an exposure visit to Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI) on April 10-11, 2025 in Cabanatuan City. The two-day learning experience aimed to deepen their understanding of ASKI’s development work and explore best practices that could inform and inspire the organization's own initiatives.

On the first day of the visit, participants were introduced to the organizational structure and the synergistic relationship among the entities operating under the ASKI umbrella. The session highlighted ASKI's journey in forming the ASKI Foundation, including strategic transitions and challenges encountered along the way. Participants gained valuable insights into how ASKI managed staff secondments, mobilized funding for projects, and launched initiatives like the Community Organizing for Empowerment Program (COEP).

In addition to organizational insights, participants gained a comprehensive overview of the services offered by the ASKI Foundation. This included efforts in product development, productization, donor management, and building community relations, and compliance with regulations.

On the second day, KMBI and KDFI leaders explored ASKI’s programs for staff and client development, as well as practices in curriculum design and institutional performance measurement. A key feature of the day was an open Q&A session and casual discussions with the leadership of ASKI Skills and Knowledge Institute, Inc. (ASKI-SKI) where participants learned about the transitions involved in establishing the institute and the strategies used to sustain it.

The exposure visit served as a rich learning exchange, providing KMBI and KDFI with practical knowledge and inspiration drawn from the best practices and experiences of ASKI Foundation, Inc. and ASKI-SKI.

KMBI Operation Leaders Complete Leadership and Coaching Training with BagoSphere

Twenty (20) leaders from KMBI’s Credit Operations Group recently completed a two-part leadership and coaching training program in partnership with BagoSphere, held at the KMBI Panay Conference Hall in Quezon City. The sessions, conducted on March 3–5 and April 7–8, 2025, were designed to strengthen participants' critical thinking, communication, and coaching skills.

During the first leg, leaders engaged in self-assessment and goal-setting activities, explored key leadership and coaching concepts, and took part in practical exercises and mock coaching sessions to enhance their effectiveness. Afterward, they applied their learning in real-world coaching scenarios within their areas of operation.

The second leg focused on evaluating their coaching performance, refining leadership capabilities, and developing individual Coaching Plans to support long-term implementation.

This initiative underscores KMBI and BagoSphere’s commitment to fostering a culture of strong leadership and continuous development, with more training batches planned in the coming months.

KMBI Empowers Leaders through Workshop with BagoSphere

KMBI reaffirmed its commitment to leadership development with a three-day workshop attended by 20 key leaders from the Credit Operations Group. The training, held from March 3 to 5, 2025 at the KMBI Panay Conference Hall, was spearheaded by KMBI's Human Capital Department and facilitated by the Training and Advanced Education Department of the KMBI Development Foundation, Inc. (KDFI), in partnership with BagoSphere, a leading provider of human capability development programs.

The leadership workshop covered goal-setting, self-assessment, critical thinking, effective communication, and hands-on coaching sessions. Designed to foster a culture of high performance and succession, the program aims to equip KMBI leaders with the necessary skills to drive organizational growth and change.

A key focus of the initiative was aligning personal purpose with KMBI’s vision and mission. Participants engaged in exercises on effective coaching, delegation, problem-solving, and decision-making—essential skills for fostering a positive work environment and developing future leaders.

KMBI recognizes that people are its greatest assets, and leadership enhancement and development is key to its long-term success. To strengthen its coaching culture, the organization formalized its partnership with BagoSphere through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on December 9, 2024. This collaboration seeks to address challenges in succession planning, performance management, and employee retention by providing leaders with the tools to navigate a rapidly evolving workforce landscape.