Stories and observations from a globetrotting idealist…

Postings from the Field

From the Kiva Fellows Blog:

• 2/28/10 – The Dangers of Being an MFI Loan Officer
• 2/14/10 – In Defense of “High” MFI Interest Rates
• 12/5/09 – What Do Kiva Borrowers Expect to Hear from Kiva Borrowers?
• 11/25/09 – After the Deluge – Election Violence and a Tropical Storm in Mindanao
• 11/12/09 – The Savings behind the Interest
• 11/6/09 – The Most Bizarre Client Interview (Part 2 of 2)
• 11/3/09 – The Most Beautiful Client Interview (Part 1 of 2)
• 10/8/09 – Bayanihan from Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

HSPFI Lending Team Updates – Archive

Kiva Borrowers’ Journal Entries:

• 3/30/10 – Mellianita Moron (2nd HSPFI loan)
• 3/29/10 – Mellianita Moron (1st HSPFI loan)
• 3/22/10 – Rosalinda Casia
• 3/16/10 – Yolanda Mipa (2nd HSPFI loan); Eusebio Pador, Jr. (2nd HSPFI loan); Jefferson Lagorra (2nd HSPFI loan); Amelia Codilla; Vicenta Pisgay; Norma Mejoc
• 3/14/10 – Leilita Esparagoza (2); Leilita Esparagoza (1)
• 3/10/10 – Martha Canete; Janeth Sanoy; Cristy Maghamil; Betty Jolapong
• 3/9/10 – Jefferson Lagorra (1st HSPFI loan); Yolanda Mipa (1st HSPFI loan); Evelyn Payo; Stewart Lagorra; Diosdado Enorio
• 3/8/10 – Evelyn Quirino; Eusebio Pador, Jr. (1st HSPFI loan)
• 3/4/10 – Ma. Mediatric Oppus; Edna Reyes; Eliza Dulduco; Marlina Yasas; Evejella Quirino; Delia Pagal
• 3/3/10 – Ferlina Hojiwa; Antonio Corpuz; Darline Ado; Conchita Abad
• 3/2/10 – Hazel Jean Abesta; Norma Abesta; Merlyn Guno; Promise Mae Lumapas; Rosalyn Gaje; Nelia Tumana; Novelyn Vallestero
• 3/1/10 – Lorina Abao; Ma. Corazon Gaputan
• 2/24/10 – Jeffrey Rullin; Analou Bongcas
• 2/22/10 – Resty Laperap
• 2/18/10 – Luz Gamorot; Evangeline Laperap
• 2/8/10 – Merlyn Buhia; Rebecca Paborada; Ariel Casia; Lolita Abragan; Nympha Granada
• 2/4/10 – Niza Dalit; Jean Gurro
• 2/3/10 – Corazon Kho
• 2/2/10 – Michelle Kho; Erma Tagod; Wilma Abecia (1st HSPFI loan); Wilma Abecia (2nd HSPFI loan)
• 2/1/10 – Marites Gamayon
• 1/31/10 – Merlita Orcullo; Necifora Rañoa; Marjorem Balcorza; Bernadeth Salva; Jacquelo Sedano; Ronette Berdelao; Margie Gamayon; Heidi Joy Abao; Lolita Basalo
• 1/29/10 – Riza Caballero
• 12/15/09 – Roychu Malbarosa; Marilou Caballero
• 12/14/09 – Guillerma Olila; Rosalina Taglucop
• 12/13/09 – Elsa Talja; Venie Lagulao; Edna Ginete; Zenny Aiza Arao; Marites Cupal; Irvy Bation
• 12/9/09 – Carmelita Ecuacion; Erma Ompoc; Erna Talja
• 12/8/09 – Maricel Sajot; Chanda Saluper; Juvy Salise; Fe Cabutin; Reynaldo Ordez
• 12/7/09 – Rudy Sino; Erma Tagod (1st HSPFI loan); Lucia Susi
• 11/15/09 – Luz Abao; Bebiosa Ampo
• 11/12/09 – Edelwesa Baldoza; Ninita Nahial
• 11/11/09 – Henry Agbon; Mercy Abang; Gloria Valdehueza; Esther Pabillore; Myrna Villapaz
• 11/10/09 – Aurelia Dagondon; Lina Micabalo; Pinky Paculanan; Nanette Lucagbo; Rosita Asilom; Elsita Rabongue
• 11/9/09 – Obdulla Saa; Eden Ranoa; Nymph Caseres; Teofanny Lozada; Emerita Bagtasos; Preciosa Villadores; Elvira Dagangon; Mary Grace Gultiano
• 11/8/09 – Ann Lagrada; Mezyl Guerra; Myrna Gamalo; Evelyn Fabre; Lilia Ocang
• 11/4/09 – Emely Entia; Rosaly Bangkil; Josie Cabahug; Lucio Mutia; Marylou Espina
• 11/3/09 – Marina Rosaluna; Perpetua Lagrada; Marysol Bisa (3rd HSPFI loan); Marysol Bisa (2nd HSPFI loan);
• 11/2/09 – Marlyn Quijoy; Rosalie Tabamo (3rd HSPFI loan); Rosalie Tabamo (1st HSPFI loan); Potenciana Popera
• 10/21/09 – Merci Gayla
• 10/20/09 – Laureta Mahognay
• 10/15/09 – Editha Dablio; Lioter Cuer
• 10/13/09 – Lani Ortigas; Dina Dagsaan; Pedrito Aslag; Juliet Gapito; Alicia Lim; Lolito Dagsaan; Ann Antonette Roa; Chona Hidalgo
• 10/12/09 – Cherisse Barredo; Adoracion Infiesto; Margie Sotera; Nadette Lopez; Gregorio Hermoso; Gina Lacdagan; Elmer Mahognay
• 10/11/09 – Mary Fe Aya-ay; Lizalie Caralde
• 10/9/09 – Francisco Ave
• 10/8/09 – Corazon Macalele; Evelyn Bagayna; Jorrey Menorias; Gilda Campeña; Evangeline Dabalos; Eliza Salem; Elvira Jamlam; Marlyn Ano-os
• 10/7/09 – Merlyn Seniedo