KMBI Conducts Wellness Caravan : Kalusugan para sa mga Ina ng Bayan

The Wellness Caravan was held at the By the Sea Resort Hotel in Olongapo City last August 16, 2019. The event dubbed as KMBI and KDFI Wellness Caravan: Kalusugan para sa mga Ina ng Bayan was attended by 269 Program Members from Pampanga Area.

Among the highlights of the whole-day event were talks on health and wellness, free breast and cervical cancer screening, free massage and haircut and fun games and prizes. The event was made possible through the efforts of Social Protection Division of KMBI’s Transformational Development and Training Group (TDTG), KMBI Olongapo Branch, KDFI and partner sponsors: First Life Financial Co., Standard insurance, Pinoy Ako Insurance Services, Philippine Bible Society, Philippine Cancer Society, PhilHealth and The Generics Pharmacy.

Present during the event were TDTG Deputy Executive Director Ms. Hazel Christine R. Bayaca; COG Deputy Executive Director Ms. Rachelle M. Basiya; OIC for Programs and Services Department; Ms. Cecile V. Wee, Regional Director for Luzon Operations; Ms. Lanie C. Montaño; and KMBI Pampanga Area Manager Mr. Jose Archie R. Cruz.

KMBI Key Officers Join the 20th MCPI Annual Conference

30 KMBI Key Officers join the 2019 Microfinance Council of the Philippines Conference 2019 last July 24-26, 2019 at the Manila Prince Hotel, Ermita Manila. This year’s event coincided with MCPI’s 20th Anniversary, with the theme “Transforming Microfinance through Digitalization.”

The conference discuss how digital technology is transforming financial systems and how microfinance institutions can be pro-active in embracing technology to provide more opportunities for micro entrepreneurs.

An orientation seminar about the Truth in Lending Act, Data Privacy Act and Credit Information System Act was also held during the three-day conference. One of the highlights of the event was the 1st Microfinance Client Summit which gathered clients of various MFIs as a knowledge-sharing platform. This also aims to familiarize participants with their rights as microfinance clients, teach them on how to market products and services use social media and know the government services they can avail.

KMBI Intensifies K-Fit Program

KMBI held its annual K-Fit Program featuring a bloodletting activity in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross Valenzuela Chapter Dr. Luverne Dela Cruz last July 19, 2019. A Warts Cauterization activity and massage therapy was also enjoyed by KMBI staff during the event.

The Human Capital Department is also set to launch its Biggest Loser Challenge to ensure good health and proper Body Mass Index to all its staff while observing proper diet. A series of Physical and Mental Health Awareness Seminar were also conducted monthly.

KMBI Participates in the Jesse Robredo Foundation’s 3rd Development Marketplace

KMBI joined the exhibit of the Young Leaders for Good Governance Fellowship Program (YLGG) in partnership with Jesse M. Robredo Foundation. The event was held at L.B. Soriano Hall, Seameo Innotech, Diliman, and Quezon City last July 19, 2019.

YLGG is a one year leadership and good governance training program for incumbent local government officials such as Provincial Board Member, Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilor aged between 21-40 years old. This event launched with the International Republican Institute and National Movement of Young Legislators is now on its 3rd year.

Development Market Place is a platform for the participants to fellows to widen their linkages and meet institutions that share the same collaborative mindset and pursuit for development.