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:
- Equip CARD MRI staff with competencies, values and spirit to excel in achieving the mission of CARD MRI;
- Empower CARD MRI members to further improve the quality of life in their communities by facilitating learning on entrepreneurship and development; and
- Share best practices in integrated microfinance and non-financial development services with practitioners from around the world.
Our Team
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip
Chairman
Ms. Flordeliza L. Sarmiento
Member
Dr. Dolores M. Torres
Vice Chairperson for Corp. Planning and External Affairs
Ms. Lorenza dT. Bañez
Member
Dr. Edzel A. Ramos
Corporate Secretary
Ms. Analiza D. De Lumban
Treasurer
Ms. Ma. Luisa P. Cadaing
Member
Dr. Gilberto M. Llanto
Member
Dr. Agnes C. Rola
Member
Dr. Rosalina J. Fuentes
Member
Dr. Maria Cynthia Rose Bautista
Member
Mr. Mario Deriquito
Member
Ms. Myka Reinsch-Sinclair
Ex-Officio at Large
Prof. Takayoshi Amenomori
Ex-Officio at Large
Ms. Pascuala S. Geñoso
Ex-Officio Member
Atty. Edgardo R. Marilim
Legal Counsel
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Ms. Flordeliza L. Sarmiento
President
Dr. Edzel A. Ramos
Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Glenda M. Lagarile
Vice President for Academic Affairs, OIC
College Deans
Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip
Dean Emeritus
Dr. Dolores M. Torres
Senior Dean
Ms. Lorenza dT. Bañez
Dean
Department of Accountancy
(Bay Campus)
Dr. Maria Vilma Manulat
Dean
Department of Business and Management
(Tagum Campus)
Dr. Reagan B. Ricafort
Dean
Department of Information and Communication Technology
(Bay Campus)
Ms. Estrellieta Olaer, CPA, MBA
Dean
Department of Accountancy
(Tagum Campus)
Ms. Lorenz Nicole C. Duna
Associate Dean
Department of Accountancy
(Bay Campus)
Ms. Mary Jane A. Perreras
Associate Dean
Department of Business and Management
(Bay Campus)
Mr. Raul Dizon
Associate Dean
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Administration and Finance
Ms. Analiza D. De Lumban
Vice President for Admin and Finance
Mr. Constancio B. Larosa Jr.
Deputy Director for Compliance
Ms. Lourdes A. Medina
Deputy Director for Publications and Academic Affairs
Academic Officials
Ms. Marisol M. Mendelivar
Deputy Academic Director
(Bay Campus)
Ms. Daisy Jane D. Caballero
Deputy Academic Director
(Tagum Campus)
Ms. Lorelie F. Aguilar
Senior High School Principal
(Bay Campus)
Mr. Edgar O. Sernada
Senior High School Principal
(Tagum Campus)
Mr. Neil M. Polinag
School Registrar
(Bay Campus)
Mr. Jeremiah H. Hardin
School Registrar
(Tagum Campus)
Ms. Anna Therese A. De Leon
Associate Registrar
(Bay Campus)
Ms. Maria Ana M. Toledo
Program Head Department of Information and Communications Technology
(Bay Campus)
Ms. Glenda A. Castronuevo
Program Head Department of Business and Management
(Bay Campus)
Ms. Analeen M. Suelto
Tech-Voc Administrator
(Bay Campus)
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT and
LEARNING RESOURCE AND DIGITAL EDUCATION
Mr. Neil M. Polinag
Assistant Vice President for Center for Leadership
Dr. Carissa Monina C. Ramirez
Assistant Vice President for Learning and Development
Mr. Christian A. Sandoval
Assistant Vice President for Operations, CMDI Tagum
Ms. Cecille Y. Uy-Cruza
Deputy Director for Training, Central Visayas
Mr. Marwin D. Mira
Acting Deputy Director for Training, Central Luzon
Mr. Jerwin N. Dayon
Deputy Director for Training OIC, South Visayas
Mr. Napoleon De Villa
Acting Deputy Director for Training, North Luzon