KMFI had attended the 12th Annual Stockholders’ Meeting 2025, 2025-1 Board of Directors’ Meeting and Joint Board Meeting of RMSI and MiMAP at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, Banyan Cedar Function Hall, 3rd Floor, Ortigas Center, Pasig City last March 13, 2025 and duly organized by RMSI.
During the said event, KMFI was awarded with the TOP RMSI STOCKHOLDERS (Paid-Up Subscribed Shares).
KMFI attended the 2-Day Mindanao Microfinance Conference 2025 held on March 20–21, 2025 at the Siargao Cultural Convention Center, Siargao Island.
The event, organized by the Mindanao Microfinance Council (MMC) in partnership with Traxion, Hyperstacks, Oradian, and Water.org, and sponsored by Country Bankers Insurance Group, Sprout Solutions, and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), carried the theme “Navigating Uncertainty: Building Resilient Microfinance Institutions in Mindanao.”
The conference gathered microfinance practitioners from across Mindanao to strengthen collaboration and build institutional resilience in the evolving financial landscape.
KMFI, through its Community-Initiated Project “Handog Liwanag sa Barangay,” in partnership with the Kasanyangan Community Club of Dulian Center and the Barangay Council of Dulian, Upper Pasonanca, Zamboanga City, successfully turned over 20 units of solar street light panels to the constituents of Barangay Dulian on March 17, 2025.
The installation of these solar street lights aims to enhance community safety, support local economic activities, and promote environmental sustainability.
This initiative is made possible through the unwavering leadership of KMFI President and CEO, Ms. Mercedes G. Faustino, together with the Management and Board of Trustees of Kasanyangan Converging Institution — continuing the mission of bringing light, hope, and progress to the communities we serve.
KMFI conducted a training on sublimation shirt sewing for our Nanays, as part of the organization’s continuing goal to enhance the skills of loyal clients, helping them become more competitive and adaptive to modern technology.
“Lighting the Way of Women’s Economic Empowerment.”
Releasing of checks to the first recipient of the Agri Negosyo (ANYO) Loan Program of the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) held at Goodyear, Kabasalan.
The Abante Sibuguey Agriculture Cooperative (ASACOOP), composed of 41 cooperative members, has successfully completed the program requirements and received a total of ₱3.7 million as principal loan assistance.
The activity was led by KFI President/CEO Atty. Ibarra Malonzo and KFI Vice President/COO Mr. Edgardo Faustino, with the presence of Ms. Jade, DA-ACPC focal person.
As a converging institution, KFI continues to uphold its belief that farmers play a vital role in producing essential goods and promoting sustainability — where every crop tells a story of growth and resilience.
February 21–22, 2025
The KMFI team successfully completed a two-day training workshop under the Ateneo-SEDPI Nano Enterprise Development Program held at Ever-O Hotel, Tomas Claudio, Zamboanga City.
Day 1 focused on Management and Supervision of Microfinance Operations, where participants gained valuable insights on leadership strategies, delinquency management, and operational efficiency to strengthen financial sustainability and enhance microfinance operations.
Day 2 highlighted the Delinquency Management Training (Batch 2), which equipped participants with essential tools and strategies to effectively address loan delinquency and promote financial sustainability.
This continuous learning initiative reinforces KMFI’s commitment to excellence and capacity-building in the field of microfinance.
The Center Leaders’ Training for the Zamboanga del Sur area, covering the Kabasalan, Buug, and Imelda Branches, is currently being conducted at the Garbemco Multi-Purpose Hall, Goodyear, Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay.
The training is facilitated by Ms. Alsie Sappayani and Ms. Darlyn, focusing on leadership development and strengthening the capacity of KMFI center leaders in their respective areas.
KMF, KFI, at Kasanyangan Community Club Federation joined the observance of World Wetlands Day noong Feb. 2, 2025 sa Logoy Diutay, Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City. Highlight ng activity ang Mangrove Tree Growing na inisiyatibo ng OCENR, na may layuning protektahan ang coastal areas, suportahan ang marine biodiversity, at makatulong sa paglaban sa climate change.
In celebration of the Chinese New Year, KFI assisted in the conduct of a Pre-Registration Seminar facilitated by CDA Specialist II, Ms. Rhosylie Sugabò Balungcas.
The seminar was organized for the aspiring primary cooperatives — San Pedro Hog Raiser Association of Tungawan and Monching Women’s Dried Fish Association of Kabasalan.
The activity was held at the San Pedro Barangay Hall, Tungawan, and aimed to guide participants through the requirements and processes of cooperative registration.
KMFI Management and Selected Staff had completed the 1st in a series of blended learning in Islamic Finance Training Workshop Course organized by Ateneo SEDPI Nanoenterprise Development Program held at LM Metro Hotel, Tetuan, Zamboanga City.
This innovative program is designed to empower Filipino microfinance practitioners with the knowledge and tools to integrate ethical and Shari’ah-compliant financial principles into their operations.
