Event Start Date: October 10, 2024 | Event End Date: October 11, 2024 | Event Venue: |
The Mindanao Microfinance Council proudly hosted the Microfinance Practitioners’ Summit 2024, themed “Collaborative Ecosystems: Building Synergies Among Stakeholders in Microfinance.” This impactful event occurred on October 10-11, 2024, at the picturesque Belmont Hotel Boracay, Island, Philippines.
The summit featured a diverse lineup of expert speakers addressing key issues and innovations in the microfinance sector:
“Safeguarding Cyber Security of Microfinance Institutions”
Ms. Rachel M. Bulawit
IT Comm. Chair & Corplan Manager – ASKI Management Group
“NAPC and LBP’s Commitment to Strengthen PDTF”
Sec. Lope Santos III
Lead Convenor, National Anti-Poverty Commission Secretariat
“Strengthening Off-Grid Lighting – Appropriate Renewable Energy Solutions”
Mr. Jerome A. Panilagao, CPA, MBA
Operations Director – KPS-SEED Microfinance Inc.
“TSKI’s Best Practices in HR Management and Development”
Mr. Peter M. Montalban
President & CEO – Taytay sa Kauswagan Inc.
“Building Resilient Communities through Microfinance”
Mr. Angelito P. Masinsin
Innovation Manager – Grameen Pilipinas Microfinance, Inc.
“Exploring Collaboration with MFIs as Partner Lending Conduits”
Mr. Celedonio P. Pereyra
Financial Analyst V of Program Development, Agricultural Credit Policy Council
“Realities of Agri-Fisheries in BARMM”
Ms. Leah Anadon-Payud
Resilience Portfolio Manager – Oxfam Philippines
“SEDPI as Capacity Builder and Market Facilitator in Microfinance”
Mr. Mariel Vincent Rapisura
President – Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI)
“How to Maintain Happier Management Staff”
Ms. Divina Gracia C. Santos
Vice President for Operations – ASKI Management Group
The summit aimed to foster collaboration among stakeholders and enhance the capabilities of microfinance institutions, ultimately driving inclusive growth and community resilience.
Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions and networking opportunities, contributing to a stronger microfinance ecosystem in Mindanao and beyond.