History

CARD MRI Development Institute (CMDI) began as a training unit in response to the capacity building needs of CARD MRI. In 2000, the Training Center found a new home. After several years in its former location, the center was inaugurated in its new and present location: Barangay Tranca, Bay, Laguna. The CARD Training Center was then formally established in 2005 as the CARD MRI Development Development Institute, a self-sustaining human resources development institute. Over the years, CMDI has produced skilled men and women who are now managing and leading the different CARD MRIs that are responsive to the required projected growth of other CARD MRIs, especially the CARD Inc. and CARD Bank.

From 150,000 members in 2005, CARD has dramatically increased its provision of integrated financial and non-financial services to more than 2 million members and continuously expands to reach 5.3 million members (5.0 million for microfinance clients and 0.3 million for small to medium enterprise clients) by 2015. The projected growth and resulting training needs, in addition to CMDI’s mission of extending training to other organizations, will continue to drive an intensive period of development and capacity building at CMDI.

In 2013, TESDA granted approval for CMDI to offer Microfinance Technology NC II registered under the TVET Program. Meanwhile, in 2015 upon granting of permit from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), CMDI started its operations as a tertiary education institute and offered the course, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship with Specialization in Microfinance. It was also accredited by TESDA as an Assessment Center for Microfinance Technology NC II.

CMDI’s commitment to deliver exceptional practitioner-led training and education services to its clients continues at it establishes its presence in the key cities of the country. At present, CMDI has facilities in Baguio City in Benguet, Pasay City in Metro Manila, and Masbate City in Bicol. It also has a campus in Tagum City in Davao.



Vision and Mission

Vision

CMDI is a globally respected development institute that provides exceptional practitioner-led training and education services to create competent and dedicated people who empower and uplift socio-economically challenged families.

Mission

CMDI commits to:

  1. Equip CARD MRI staff with competencies, values and spirit to excel in achieving the mission of CARD MRI;
  2. Empower CARD MRI members to further improve the quality of life in their communities by facilitating learning on entrepreneurship and development; and
  3. Share best practices in integrated microfinance and non-financial development services with practitioners from around the world.


Our Team

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairman Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip
Vice Chairman for Corporate Planning and External Affairs Dr. Dolores M. Torres
Member Dr. Flordeliza L. Sarmiento
Member Ms. Lorenza dT. Bañez
Member Ms. Maria Luisa P. Cadaing
Member Dr. Gilberto M. Llanto
Member Dr. Agnes C. Rola
Member Dr. Rosalina O. Fuentes
Member Dr. Maria Cynthia Rose B. Bautista
Member Mr. Aristeo A. Dequito
Board Adviser Mr. Mario A. Deriquito
Ex-Officio at Large Ms. Myka Reinsch-Sinclair
Ex-Officio at Large Prof. Takayoshi Amenomori
Ex-Officio Member Ms. Pascuala S. Geñoso
Legal Counsel Atty. Edgardo R. Marilim
Corporate Secretary Dr. Edzel A. Ramos
Corporate Treasurer Ms. Analiza D. De Lumban

 

COLLEGE DEANS

Dean Emeritus Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip
Senior Dean Dr. Dolores M. Torres
Dean
Department of Accountancy
Bay Campus
Ms. Lorenza dT. Bañez
Dean
Department of Business and Management
Bay Campus
Dr. Edzel A. Ramos
Dean
Department of Business and Management
Tagum Campus
Dr. Maria Vilma J. Manulat
Dean
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Bay Campus
Dr. Reagan B. Ricafort
Dean
Department of Accountancy
Tagum Campus
Ms. Estrellieta P. Olaer, CPA, MBA
Associate Dean
Department of Accountancy
Bay Campus
Ms. Lorenz Nicole C. Duna
Associate Dean
Department of Business and Management
Bay Campus
Ms. Mary Jane A. Perreras
Associate Dean
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Mr. Raul Dizon

 

ACADEMIC OFFICIALS

Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Glenda M. Lagarile
Deputy Academic Director
Bay Campus
Ms. Marisol M. Mendelivar
Deputy Academic Director
Tagum Campus
Ms. Daisy Jane D. Caballero
Senior High School Principal
Bay Campus
Ms. Lorelie F. Aguilar
Senior High School Principal
Tagum Campus
Mr. Edgar O. Sernada
School Registrar
Bay Campus
Mr. Neil M. Polinag
School Registrar
Tagum Campus
Mr. Jeremiah H. Hardin
Associate Registrar
Bay Campus
Ms. Anna Therese A. De Leon
Program Head,
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Bay Campus
Ms. Maria Ana M. Toledo
Program Head,
BS Tourism Management
Bay Campus
Ms. Glenda A. Castronuevo
Technical Vocational Administrator
Bay Campus
Ms. Analeen M. Suelto

 

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Senior Adviser Dr. Flordeliza L. Sarmiento
President Dr. Edzel A. Ramos
Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Glenda M. Lagarile
Vice President for Admin and Finance Ms. Analiza De Lumban
Assistant Vice President for Learning and Development Dr. Carissa Monina C. Ramirez
Assistant Vice President for Center for Leadership Mr. Neil M. Polinag
Assistant Vice President for Operations,
CMDI Tagum
Mr. Christian Albert A. Sandoval
Deputy Academic Director
Tagum Campus
Ms. Daisy Jane D. Caballero
Deputy Academic Director
Bay Campus
Ms. Marisol M. Mendelivar
Associate Dean,
Department of Accountancy
Bay Campus
Ms. Lorenz Nicole C. Duna
Program Head,
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Bay Campus
Ms. Ma. Ana M. Toledo
Program Head,
BS Tourism Management
Bay Campus
Ms. Glenda A. Castronuevo
Deputy Director for Publications and Academic Research Ms. Lourdes A. Medina
Deputy Director for Compliance Mr. Constancio B. Larosa, Jr.
Associate Registrar
Bay Campus
Ms. Anna Therese A. De Leon
Deputy Director for Training OIC for Learning and Development,
North Luzon Cluster
Mr. Marwin D. Mira
Acting Deputy Director for Learning and Development,
Central Luzon Cluster
Ms. Jackie Lou B. Tayaban
Acting Deputy Director for Learning and Development,
Visayas Cluster
Mr. Napoleon M. De Villa
Deputy Director for Learning and Development,
Mindanao Cluster
Ms. Cecille Y. Uy-Cruza
Deputy Director OIC for Learning Resource and Digital Education Ms. Melanie S. Sister
Information Technology Manager Mr. Paul Orlan L. Dumdum
General Admin & Facility Management Services Manager Ms. Raquel L. Punzalan
Administration and Finance Manager Ms. Jera B. Demanarig
Senior High School Principal,
Bay Campus
Ms. Lorelie F. Aguilar
Senior High School Principal,
Tagum Campus
Mr. Edgar O. Sernada
Senior Personnel Manager Ms. Mary Anne L. Montecer
CARD Scholarship Program Manager Ms. Shiela R. Icaro
Technical Vocational Administrator Ms. Analeen M. Suelto