LOOK| KMFI, represented by its President and CEO, Ms. Mercedes G. Faustino, had attended the Oradian Customer Summit 2025 last October 9, 2025 at The Ascot BGC, Manila.
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It was a productive day of learning and sharing best practices aimed at uplifting the lives of our members.
The KMFI team conducted a meaningful visit to the following cooperatives:
• Sta. Ana MPC – SAMULCO
• El Grande MPC
• Magasige MPC
Truly an enriching experience that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth in the microfinance community.
The 2025 MCPI Annual Conference
The KMFI team attended the MCPI Annual Conference held on July 30–31, 2025, at Century Park Hotel, Manila. The event gathered key microfinance stakeholders to discuss vital developments and issues shaping the sector.
With the theme “Microfinance and Sustainable Finance for the Poor,” the conference emphasized the crucial role of microfinance in helping communities build assets, increase income, and become more resilient against the impacts of climate change.
KMFI President and CEO Ms. Mercy Faustino served as one of the resource speakers, sharing valuable insights on fraud prevention and restoring clients’ trust — reinforcing KMFI’s strong commitment to transparency and client protection.
MiDAS Subscribers training
The KMFI President & CEO, together with the MIS Officer, are participating in the MiDAS Training at the ADB Building, Mandaluyong City.
This training focuses on understanding the system’s overall workflow, highlights key data for smarter decision-making, and introduces new updates on API integrations and enhanced Fraud Protection features, gearing us toward a more secure and data-driven future.
WEE SAFE Annual Learning Review and Project Management Team
The WEE SAFE Annual Learning Review and Project Management Team (PMT) Meeting was successfully conducted on July 15–18, 2025, held at B Hotel Quezon City, with the consortium OXFAM Pilipinas, KMFI, and SIMCARRD. The activity aimed to review implementation progress, assess emerging changes, and identify strategic directions as the project approaches its final phase. It also served as a platform to align and finalize plans.
LAPAKAN Balik Eskwela Outreach Program
A priceless moment led by our compassionate KMFI President/CEO, Ms. Mercy Faustino, as the team visited Lapakan Elementary School, Zamboanga City District 2 — the second beneficiary of our Balik Eskwela Outreach Program.
LES expressed its appreciation to KMFI Management through the presence of our President for the organization’s strong support and future plans to establish a school hub that will provide students and teachers with access to reliable internet connectivity.
Through this collaborative effort with the Parents-Teachers Association, KMFI continues to make a meaningful impact in rural school communities, advancing children’s learning opportunities and digital inclusion.
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Microfinance Operations Staff Summit
KMFI attended the Microfinance Operations Staff Summit organized by the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI) at Sheraton Manila Bay. The two-day summit gathered microfinance practitioners from across the country to discuss operational challenges, new strategies, and industry updates.
Featured a plenary session on “Reaching the Poorest Through Sustainable Finance” facilitated by Mr. Eduardo Jimenez, with resource speakers from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and ASHI. Breakout sessions also covered delinquency management, credit discipline, and the evolution of center meetings.