The PCFC Officers and Staff
The People’s Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC) celebrated its 14th anniversary last September 11, 2008 at the Diosdado Macapagal Hall, Land Bank Plaza in Malate, Manila. With the anniversary theme “A Celebration of Partnership in Microfinance and the Fight Against Poverty”, the occasion was warmly attended by its Microfinance Institution (MFI) Partners from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The elegantly dressed delegates, and PCFC Officers and Staff added glamour to this much awaited gathering.
PCFC also invited reputable speakers from different government agencies to share their experiences and insights from their respective fields. Mr. Nestor A. Espenilla, BSP Deputy Governor, talked about the trends, challenges & governance for banks. Ms. Fe B. Barin, SEC Chairperson, spoke on the trends, challenges & governance for NGOs while Atty. Niel A. Santillan, CDA Executive Director, gave a talk on the trends, challenges & governance for cooperatives. An open forum thereafter transpired to further enlighten the invited MFIs.
Highlighting the event was the Awarding Ceremony to recognize MFI partners’ commitment and dedication to work hand in hand with PCFC in uplifting the lives of the poor Filipinos. The partnership plaques made of optic crystals were categorized into bronze (21 awardees), silver (60 awardees) and gold (43 awardees).
The MFI Gold Awardees
The MFI Silver Awardees
The MFI Bronze Awardees
PCFC President & CEO Edgar V. Generoso expressed his gratitude and admiration to the leaders and workers of the microfinance industry. It was a fitting occasion for PCFC to affirm its vision for microfinance to bring continuous light of hope and reality of dream to the depressed and underprivileged sector of society.
Heavy rains outside the venue did not stop Ms. Sitti Navarro, the “Queen of Bossa Nova”, to heat up the venue with her songs and innate charm, while K Brosas brought fun and laughter to the audience with her antics.
Truly, it was a night to remember. A celebration that recognized the selfless dedication of PCFC’s MFI Partners who have journeyed with PCFC over the 14 years of its existence.