| Santiago Branch awards Ps.121, 320 MBA claim |
| Alalay Sa Kaunlaran (ASKI) Inc. in Santiago, Isabela awards Ps 121,320.00 from ASKI Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) to Mr. Romeo De Guzman who just turned 18 years of age last January 14, 2013 of Barangay Namillangan Alfonsolista, Ifugao |
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| Northern Philippine Academy (NPA) received books through ASKI |
| Alalay Sa Kaunlaran (ASKI) Inc. in Aparri, Cagayan donates solicited used books from the REH Montessori, Talavera, Nueva Ecija thru Ms. Alicia Caliwag, ASKI Board of Trustees Chairperson and President to the 423 students of Northern Philippine Academy in Barangay Casicallan Gattaran Cagayan last January 29, 2013 spearheaded by the area 4 Area Manager Mr Joel Respicio, Aparri Branch Manager Mr. Alfred Bautista, Gattaran CDP head Mr. Rodolfo Macapia Jr. and two staff.
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| ASKI wins in European Microfinance Award |
| ASKI wins in European Microfinance Award
The Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI), a non-government organization based in the Philippines has added another feather to its cap for winning the 4th European Microfinance Award held recently in Luxembourg. The awarding ceremony is one of the highlights of the European Microfinance Week.
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| ASKI is newest ADFIAP’s member in the Philippines |
| The Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) formally welcomed Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI), a Philippine-based microfinance institution to its network in a simple ceremony held on September 4, 2012 at its international headquarters in Makati City, Philippines. |
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| ASKI, WTRC to open a community social enterprise |
| NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines- The Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI), a non-government organization based in Cabanatuan City and the Wholistic Transformation Resource Center (WTRC), a non-stock, non-profit Christian foundation will soon open a collaborative social enterprise dubbed as ASKI Waterhope. |
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| The Gift of Water” |
| “Water is a source of life”, messaged of Mr. Rolando B. Victoria, Executive Director of ASKI during the inauguration of San Isidro Water System at Brgy. San Isidro, Laur, Nueva Ecija on February 11, 2010. |
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| DLC FSA- Natatanging samahan mula sa Norte |
| Taong 1999 nang maitayo ang Isa sa pinakamatagal at pinakamatandang samahan ang DLC- FSA o mas kilala bilang Del Pilar, Libertad, Casala Financial Services Association, tatlong magkakalapit- barangay mula sa Ilagan, Isabela na nabuo sa tulong at suporta ng PLAN International at Access Basic Incorporated (ABI). |
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| Quinagabian Center: Where Unity results success |
| From the province of Sta. Maria, Isabela, where pottery is the top selling business, located is the Quinagabian Center, a group of women engage in pottery making. |
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| ASKI MBA- where assurance is real |
| Marlon Dionio, 38, is one of the members of ASKI MBA, Plaridel branch. Diligent man he is, Marlon runs a small sari-sari store in Tibag, Pulilan, Bulacan.
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| ASKI clients MOTY awardees! |
| ASKI clients once again bagged awards given by the Citi Microentrepreneur of the Year (MOTY) Awards last November 17, 2010 at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. Mrs. Zenaida Avellanida and Mr. Herminigildo Dulatre, both from ASKI Baler Branch, received the Luzon Award for the MASIKAP category and the Special Award for Agriculture, respectively. On the other hand, a client from Isabela, Mr. Jenifer Alejo, was nominated under the MAUNLAD category and landed on the semi-finals. |
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| Integrating Social Performance Management in ASKI's Operations |
| ASKI as a social development organization has made its social mission clarified and a priority even during its initial years of operation. It’s passion to serve the needy persuaded the organization to develop products and services that will ensure accomplishment of its mission. ASKI knew that credit alone will not solve poverty in the country, the reason it is one of the pioneers of the Beyond Microcredit or the Credit ++ approach to poverty eradication. |
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| Social Performance Management (SPM): Translating Mission into Practice |
| Microfinance in the Philippines was given birth back in the 80s where NGOs were revolutionized due to the influx of foreign aids and surfacing poverty caused by political repression. Back then, microfinance industry’s thrust is to assist the poor through loans and savings. As microfinance trends changed over time, the industry also aligns and modifies approaches towards poverty eradication. However, the issues of imbalance between financial gain and social responsibility, in consequence, accustoming microfinance institutions to giving further advers |
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| First Ever Valuable Indigenous Peoples (VIP) Forum Conducted |
| The first ever Valuable Indigenous Peoples (VIP) Forum was finally held in Baler, Aurora on June 24- 25, 2010. Different regions from the Philippines joined the activity to celebrate and honor the value of indigenous peoples (IPs) in our society. |
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| Harnessing Technology To Accelerate Growth: Electronic Financial Transactions |
| We draw on the power of technology to hasten growth that will bring us closer to the 3 by 14 goal. Mobile banking through the use of Automated Teller Machines (ATM), e-Money card and Point Of Sales (POS) network are just some of the modern tools we have started to take advantage of. To increase our visibility locally and globally, we also turned to the internet information highway. Technology provides us with the venue to get connected to a wider network of partners and clients all committed to making this world a better place to live in. |
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| WWW.ASKI.COM.PH Upgraded Corporate Website |
| We completed the upgrading of our corporate website- www.aski.com.ph, to increase the range of information on ASKI that can be made available to a global audience in a more reader-friendly and interactive environment. The content and visuals can easily be updated now through t he use of Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) for data collection and MySQL (multi-user access) for data storage. |
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| The KOHA Program |
| Koha is a maori term that means a gift from the heart. In the Maori tradition, koha comes in the form of precious materials. In today’s society, money takes the normal form of koha. |
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| Educating Young Leaders: KILOS Scholars |
| Thru the “Knowledge for Inspiring Leadership, Opportunities and Spirituality (KILOS)" Program of Gordon and Helen Smith Scholarship Foundation, deserving children of ASKI clients can now study for free. KILOS supports the development of young leaders by providing them with opportunities to obtain excellent training in both academic, social and spiritual aspects. |
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| Our Indigenous Communities: A Source of Cultural Pride |
| Mountain ranges, undulating hills and pockets of verdant valleys provide haven to many indigenous communities in northern and eastern Luzon. More commonly known for their products, arts and crafts, and their distinct cultural and farming practices, are the Ifugao, Ibaloi, Kankana-ey and Igorots. |
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| Service Beyond the Walls of Microfinance |
| When ASKI talks about service and transformation- the organization really means it. It was one of the early adopters of microfinance as a way out of poverty. Unlike most early adopters though, it was not content with traditional microfinance that specialized in offering micro loans and micro savings to the needy. Leading the needy to progress goes beyond providing access to funds. |
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| Market-Led Product Development For More Client Focused Microfinance |
| Opportunity International (OI) Australia through the Australian-NGO Cooperative Project (ANCP) partnered with ASKI in a major capacity building program. |
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| Disability Benefit When You Need it Most |
| Mrs. Virginia Manuel, 57 years old, is an active client of ASKI Cauayan Branch. On top of the small business that she runs, she also manages a farm with her family in Barangay Centro Dos, Angadanan, Isabela. |
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| Building Leaders in MicroInsurance |
| The ASKI Mutual Benefit Association, (MBA) Inc. is owned and managed by the members who come from the pool of ASKI clients, personnel and Board of Trustees. To ensure effective participative environment, members fill MBA positions in the Board and on field. To help us run field operations, MBA Coordinators are elected to work with ASKI branches. Duties and responsibilities of an MBA Coordinator are as follows: |
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| CADYNAMCU FSA Empowerment at its Best |
| When ASKI talks about transformation- the organization really meant it. One of the success stories that ASKI is most proud of is the empowerment the organization has brought to CADYNAMCU Financial Services Association (FSA) located in Tumauini, Isabela- a mountainous province in the northern part of the Philippines which is about 9 hours away from Manila- the capital of the Philippines. |
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| Barangay Palale: Amidst the Struggles, Amidst the Odds |
| ASKI is about and will continue to be its identity- transformation beyond microfinance. As part of the advocacy for the human rights of Indigenous Peoples, ASKI in partnership with Hagdan sa Pag-uswag Foundation Incorporated (HSPFI) in Mindanao, Taytay Sa Kauswagan Incorporated (TSKI) in Visayas & support from TEARFund New Zealand, and was chosen to lead a project focusing in organizing Indigenous People and identified five (5) areas of project. One of these is the community of Palale. |
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| Building the Watercourse of Life |
| It is said that water comprises ¾ of earth’s surface. How come in some areas, water seems so scarce? Thus, a need for a water system development to support the community arises. However, how will they be heard of geographical location and communication differences are the problems? |
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| Sweet Surrender |
| Choices are all around us. The choices we take can make or break us. Choices make real men, and can also make fools out of men. |
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| Filling the Year with Good Works |
| The Fiscal Year 2007 has been another good year marked by good works. In this year, we laid the groundwork for the expansion of ASKI into a network of institutions providing specialized products and services to fully serve the varied needs of ASKI communities. |
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| ASKI @ 20 |
| ASKI at 20, breathes and evokes passion to bring God’s love to the needy. We help build communities into haven of peace, sufficiency, and progress. |
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| ComDev Beginnings |
| An empowered society effective in facilitating and implementing community driven development - The Community Development Department's Vision |
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| CAFSA |
| Farming is the major source of income in Isabela; and ASKI, as an organization that provides programs on poverty alleviation in hard-to-reach areas, aspires to contribute to the growing needs of farmers. |
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| Environmental Management |
| Tapat ko, Linis Ko. Basura ko, Sagot Ko are some of the most popular catchphrases displayed in the public places to promote clean environment and waste management. |
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