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Lockdown and prolonged community quarantine paved the way for businesses within the community to find a new niche. Sari-sari store owners, fish and vegetable ambulant vendors, direct sellers eventually saw new opportunities and strategies to sustain and grow their livelihood. More so, many of them were also inspired to be of service to the community through their business.  To continue helping, TSPI offered new loan programs and further enhanced its processes to align with the needs of the clients, especially … Continue reading “FURTHERING PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESS RECOVERY AND MEMBERSHIP RECOVERY”

TSPI adhered to the directives of the National Government to provide moratorium on loan payments under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (Bayanihan 1) and Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2). Financial institutions including microfinance NGOs were mandated to provide clients with a 30-day mandatory grace period either for all loans with principal or for interest within the community quarantine period, or both. Additional 60 days were given to clients who were affected financially by the pandemic.  … Continue reading “EXTENDING SUPPORT THROUGH GRACE PERIOD”

https://youtu.be/zj_PA5y3f8Q TSPI hosted the first ever virtual leadership conference for the Alliance of Philippine Partners in Enterprise Development, Inc. (APPEND) Network on November 11 & 12, 2021. Over 800 leaders from various microfinance organizations across the country participated in the 29th APPEND Leadership Conference (ALC).  The challenges faced by the microfinance industry amidst the pandemic strengthened the bond and the brotherly love in the APPEND family. The ALC theme taken from Hebrews 13:1 which encourages everyone to “let brotherly love … Continue reading “APPEND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2021”

To help the clients recover from the impact of the pandemic in their livelihood and adapt to the changes, TSPI launched a new program called Sikap, on August 2020. It aims to help existing clients, balik-TSPI and new clients to re-start or sustain their existing livelihood that are affected by the economic slow down. It is specifically designed to meet their need for small capital in starting-up or restoring their business operations with more flexible loan features. Sikap caters to those … Continue reading “REACHING OUT TO CLIENTS TO KEEP THE BUSINESS ALIVE”

Asenso Business Program for Direct Seller Clients March 2020 marked the official launching of Asenso Business Program at TSPI. This program was made possible through TSPI’s partnership with Mansfield International Inc. (MII), a pioneer in the Philippine undergarments industry for over sixty years, and Glorious Lifestyle Direct (GLaD International Inc., the main distributor of LattLiv International Limited that supplies a wide range of consumer products like electronics, kitchen wares, beauty and personal products, essentials such as face masks and hand … Continue reading “ASENSO BUSINESS PROGRAM FOR DIRECT SELLER CLIENTS”

Mental Health Awareness Webinar for Employees TSPI has always been holistic in taking care of both employees and clients. To help employees adapt better to the “new normal”, TSPI produced the “Think Talk”, a Mental Health Awareness Program.  It is a four-week webinar series, which was conducted in October to create awareness about the importance of one’s overall well-being. The practical mental health principles were aligned with biblical principles. All TSPI employees participated in the webinar. “Think Talk” messages and … Continue reading “MENTAL HEALTH”

All TSPI employees were oriented and certified on Covid-19 Health and Safety Protocol Water.org, TSPI’s partner in advocating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program, initiated the development of Safety Protocol for Work (SPW) among microfinance institutions (MFIs).  In this process, the guidelines issued by Department of Health (DOH), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) which are relevant to MFI operation were consolidated.  TSPI customized the SPW into COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocol for … Continue reading “ALL TSPI EMPLOYEES WERE ORIENTED AND CERTIFIED ON COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOL”

Caring for TSPI family during COVID-19 Pandemic This first issue of TSPI Newsletter highlights how TSPI cares for its clients, employees and their families amidst the prolonged COVID-19 quarantine period through its contingency program. TSPI is more than grateful for how God has sustained its operations, with a strong UGNAYAN – combined and determined efforts of the field personnel, Support Groups, Senior Management and the Board of Trustees. TSPI is also one with its partners consisting of private and non-government … Continue reading “TSPI Cares”