About MICRA Philippines
MICRA Philippines is a consulting and advisory firm exclusively dedicated to strengthening microfinance in the Philippines. MICRA Philippines brings its clients the unique combination of deep local knowledge through its all-Filipino staff and access to leading international microfinance experts, through the resources of its founder, Mercy Corps.
Our Services
■ Training & Technical Assistance
■ Research & Innovations
■ Ratings & Appraisals
Our Program
■ Poverty Action Center

As of October 2009, 91 rural banks have implemented the MABS Approach to Microenterprise Lending. The MABS participating banks have a combined number of 650,000 borrowers, 2 million loans and a total loan portfolio of Php25 billion.
Learn how to design an effective microenterprise loan product from one of the chief architects and pioneer trainers of the MABS Approach to Microenterprise Lending. Download the brochure
The training will cover three modules:
(1) Market Research -- September 6-9, 2010
(2) Product Development -- October 4-7, 2010
(3) Loan Administration and Management -- November 8-11, 2010
Training Investment: Php250,000 per rural bank
Discounted Training Investment: Php140,000 per rural bank*
*Covers the registration, meals during the training (lunch and snacks), accommodation for 12 nights and training materials of up to four (4) participants per rural bank. Additional participants need to pay Php11,700.
Click here to download the registration form
Note: Limited slots available. We can only accommodate up to eight (8) rural banks.
MICRA Philippines reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the training due to unforseen circumstances.
For more information, please contact Khristine Dizon at (02) 893-8363 local 212 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

MICRA Philippines’ Investment Forum held last July 17-18 at the Traders Hotel Manila brought together key executives from local banks and investment companies, foreign fund managers, microfinance institutions (MFIs), meso level organizations and regulatory agency. You may click on the links below to view the photos and download the presentations from the event.
