History

In 2013, the Community Development Group of CARD MRI was established. The group was then created to provide non-financial services to its clients and members. One of its supporting unit is the Corporate Communications which reinforce image and meaning of CARD towards community development. Also, it organize, manage, and oversee communication programs of CARD MRI.

One of the major publication of CARD MRI is “SULONG: Ang Pahayagang Pangkaunlaran ng CARD MRI” which replaced KILAPSAW, the newsletter of CARD MRI since 2009. Sulong is in the form of tabloid, having more pages than Kilipsaw that features different aspects in terms of development such as microfinance, health, education, environment, improving businesses, and many more.

Moreover, various communication materials are being produced to disseminate information such as annual report, brochures, fliers and other publications.

And because CARD MRI have produced a lot of publications, the potential to grow as an institution is clearly seen. Its envision to be the first development-oriented newspaper in the country has led to touch and inspire more lives of Filipinos inside and outside the Philippines.

On July 11, 2017, the CARD MRI Publishing House Inc. or CMPHI was officially established. The company is the 21st member institution of CARD MRI that provides educational communication materials that will encourage many Filipinos to improve their lives.