TSPI successfully held its Operations Leadership Conference 2024 at Mount Purro Nature Reserve on June 21-23, 2024. It brought together leaders and team members from across the organization for three days of reflection and reconnection. With the theme “Stewardship, Synergy, Simplicity: Re-igniting Our Mission,” the conference focused on the spiritual and operational principles that continue to strengthen TSPI’s mission.
The event opened with reflections on Christ-centered leadership, reminding participants that true leadership is a lifestyle rooted in a relationship with Jesus and marked by humility, faithfulness, and service.
A discussion reinforcing TSPI’s mission emphasized the importance of experiencing the fullness of life in Christ through Christian microenterprise development. As we help clients start or grow their businesses, we also show and share the love of Christ with them while helping them develop strong character and values.
This underscored the role of TSPI as a good steward: recognizing that everything we have comes from God and using it in a way that honors Him. We always use time, talents, and resources for the service of God.
Succeeding sessions highlighted the core values of Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, and Servanthood, urging leaders to align personal goals with organizational purpose. With emphasis on synergy and Christ-like accountability, the talks called everyone to lead with faith.
Stewardship calls us to faithfully manage what God has entrusted to us—time, skills, and resources— with a heart that seeks to honor Him and uplift others. Throughout the conference, breakout group sessions provided opportunities for honest sharing and deeper insights on our respective experiences, reinforcing our mission of stewardship and shared purpose.
Leading with TRUST
“The spirit of commitment is alive,” said Executive Director Alice Z. Cordero as she addressed TSPI’s leaders. She reminded everyone that when it comes to faith, TSPI is unwaveringly Christ-centered.
As the organization continues to grow and serve more communities, Ms. Cordero encouraged leaders to embody TRUST: be Transparent, Risk-conscious, have Unity of decisions, be grounded in Stewardship, and always ready to Take Responsibility.
“When you don’t know what to do next [in certain situations], just think TRUST GOD,” she advised.
Ms. Cordero also urged TSPI leaders to stay disciplined and open to growth, especially through digitalization and improved systems. “At TSPI, we are very liquid, with no borrowings because we’ve empowered our clients to save, to build, and to give back,” she said, citing the 50% portfolio now funded by microsavings.
She reminded everyone that discipline and discipleship go hand in hand, and that obedience— whether to policies or to God’s plan—is a form of love. “Our concept of discipleship is unique. We find happiness in everything we do. Discipline must be embraced by everyone, because it includes respect to corporate standards,” she said.
In closing, she gently challenged everyone to keep trusting in God’s purpose: “God’s not giving up on you. Don’t give up either. At the end of the day, we just want to experience the love of God.”
Recognizing outstanding leaders and teams
In a special awarding ceremony held during the TSPI Operations Leadership Conference 2024, outstanding leaders and teams were recognized for demonstrating Stewardship, Synergy, Simplicity, with the aim of delivering wholistic service to as many less privileged clients in the community. As our awardees received recognition, their Stewardship took centerstage and reminded us that being a good steward begins with the heart. We are called to be selfless, faithful, and committed to multiplying the resources entrusted to us and using them for God’s glory.
Best Branch Manager
Bernard V. Santos
Bugallon Branch
For leading the bestperforming branch with the highest portfolio and achieving zero portfolio at risk for 2023
Best Area Manager
Dia C. Zagala
South 1A
For consistently leading a high-performing area with a controlled portfolio at risk and a strong overall portfolio in 2023
Best Sector Head
Lorena F. Hernandez
South 1
For successfully leading a high-performing sector, maintaining both a controlled portfolio at risk and good portfolio quality for 2023
Operations Leaders
Team
Award
Ilocos Sur Area
For their excellent service and active support in promoting local economic development through participation in the province-wide job fair
Most Innovative
Branch
TSPI Mangaldan Branch
For successfully establishing and maintaining three fully utilized Sambayanihan Centers and embracing digitalization, including supporting a client who was recognized as a Digital Financial Inclusion Awardee in 2023.
Best Sambayanihan
Service
Nagcarlan and Indang Branches
For conducting Kasalang Bayan events in collaboration with ministry partners, sustaining fully utilized Sambayanihan Centers, and fostering values transformation within the community
Top 3 Performing
Branches
Bugallon, Tayabas, and Lingayen Branches
For achieving the highest good portfolio with controlled/ zero portfolio at risk, highest loan release, zero fraud, above-standard branch manpower, zero staff turnover, and being fully digital with 100% TAAS collections and 100% e-wallet disbursements for 2023
Grand Slam
Award
Bugallon Branch
For consistently excelling across all key performance indicators and embodying the highest standards of TSPI’s mission and values.
Outstanding TSPI Loan Program Award
TPP Program Team
In special recognition for successfully working with farmer groups, resulting in a powerful combination of discipleship transformation and sustained profitable operations for the farmers.