(052) 431-0706
CRH Building, Salugan, Camalig, Albay
@jmhmicrofinanceinc

Our History

JMH Microfinance, Inc. (JMH) formerly J.M Honrado Foundation, Inc. (JMHFI) was officially registered on October 7, 2004, under SEC Registration No. 29482 with the goal of alleviating poverty and promote socioeconomic development in the region.

It was founded by the Honrado Family who are well known for their experience in rural banking. JMH was named after the late Atty. Jose M. Honrado who dreamed of having a foundation that aims to provide scholarships to deserving students and help alleviate poverty in the community.

Its humble beginning was a product of selfless adherence to the less privileged in the community and placing them in a hopeful situation by providing means to fight life’s struggle. This is believed to be the most sought-after ideal of the founder himself.

On May 16, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the application of JMH to amend the company name from J.M. Honrado Foundation, Inc. to JMH Microfinance, Inc.

Its primary purpose was also amended, which is now: “to implement a microenterprise development strategy and provide microfinance programs, products and services such as micro credit and micro savings.”

The amended by-laws of the JMH also provides for a secondary purpose which is: “to establish, develop and promote scholarship grants to qualified children of clients and to establish a center for resource and human development that would serve as a venue for capacity-building training needs, trade fairs and other business-related events of the institution and to offer the said facility to the public for a fee.”

Likewise, its main office was transferred from Barangay Banag, Daraga, Albay to Barangay Salugan, Camalig, Albay.

  • 2004
    • JMH was established at Sorsogon City with an initial fund of PhP1M.
    • Corazon “Mommy Chonie” R. Honrado Founder and President.
    • KABUHAYAN Loan was launched
  • 2007
    • Opened Tigaon Branch
    • Established partnership with NLDC (National Livelihood Development Corporation)
  • 2009
    • Opened Goa Branch
    • Established Corporate Office in Daraga, Albay
    • Developed and Implemented the Scholarship Program
  • 2010
    • Opened, Castilla Branch, Pili Branch and Pilar Branch
    • Established partnership with PCFC (People’s Credit and Finance Corporation)
  • 2011
    • Opened Iriga Branch, Calabanga Branch and San Jacinto Branch
    • Established the 5-year Strategic Plan
    • Awarded as Most Outstanding NGO for Luzon II (Sipag Awards)
    • Affiliation with the Bicol Microfinance Council, Inc.
  • 2012
    • Opened 2 Branches namely, Manito Branch, and San Fernando (Masbate)
    • Implemented the use of RBSoftech Web Version
    • Established partnership with Gcash
    • Established partnership with Google
    • Developed and implemented KAAGAPAY Loan
    • Awarded as Most Outstanding NGO for Luzon II (Sipag Awards)
  • 2013
    • Opened San Fernando Camarines Sur Branch
    • Established partnership with Country Bankers Life Insurance Corporation (CBLIC)
    • Awarded as Most Outstanding NGO for Luzon I and Most Outstan
  • 2014
    • Developed and Pilot-tested Palayan Loan
  • 2015
    • Opened Masbate City Branch
    • People’s Credit and Finance Corporation Outstanding Partner
    • Established partnership with Land Bank of the Philippines
    • Affiliation with Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc. (MCPI)
  • 2016
    • Opened Bulan Branch and Pamplona Branch
    • Developed and implemented Educational Loan Product
    • Developed and pilot-tested the Dream Satellite Cable Loan
    • Established partnership with Small Business Corporation (SBCorp)
  • 2017
    • Appointment of Ms. Charisma D. Lascota as the new President
    • Transition from J.M Honrado Foundation, Inc. to JMH Microfinance, Inc.
    • Accredited by the Microfinance NGO Regulatory Council (MNRC)
    • Accredited by the DSWD for complying with the 1stLevel Standards in the implementation of
      Community-Based Programs and Services for Children, Youth and Communities
    • Establishment of a new Home Office building at Salugan, Camalig, Albay
    • Opened Donsol Branch, Tinambac Branch and Daraga Branch
    • Developed and Implemented AGAP Loan
    • Established partnership with Pag-IBIG Home Development Mutual Fund
  • 2018
    • Active partnership with different  DTI Negosyo Centers
    • Given SOLAR Technical Assistance by the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI)
    • Given Social Performance Management (SPM) Technical Assistance by the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI)
    • Improved the Insurance Policy
    • Full operation of Mi Corazon Convention Center
    • Recipient of the Green Inclusive Finance (GIF) granted by Appui au Dévelopment Autonome, Luxembourg
    • Established partnership with Hybrid Social Solutions, Inc. (HSSI) and Power4All
    • Developed and Implemented SOLAR Loan Products
    • Established partnership with St. Peter Life Plan
    • Accredited by Social Security Service as a partner agent
    • MOA Signing with SSS
    • Opened 13 Branches namely, Casiguran, Magallanes, Bacon, Baleno, Milagros, Mobo, Baao, Sagñay, Ocampo, San Jose, Minalabac, Libmanan and Castilla split into two.
    • Put up a new subsidiary company, the JMH IT Solutions, Inc.
  • 2019
    • Developed the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH Loan)
    • DOLE Productivity Olympics
      (Medium-Service Category) Regional Winner
    • Finalist for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Outstanding Regional Partner (Legazpi Branch) for the Conduct of Public Information Campaigns – Region V
    • DOLE Productivity Olympics
      (Medium-Service Category) National Finalist
    • DOLE Productivity Olympics (Medium-Service Category) National Winner
  • 2020
    • Insurance Package was enhanced together with the KABUHAYAN Loan with no deductions.
    • Launched the service of online processing of PSA documents.
    • Launched Client Assistance in Business Name Registration, BMBE Enrollment and RSBSA Registration.
    • Linked clients to Municipal Agriculture Office for Community Gardening Initiatives.
    • Started to endorse clients to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation.
    • Developed AKAP loan for clients in partnership with ComWorks to help clients and their children in conducting business or attending classes online.
  • 2021
    • Partnership with Agricultural Credit Policy Council was established and offered clients with ANYO, SURE COVID, and KAYA programs.
    • Launched AKAP loan as a separate loan product.
    • The Loan Origination App is being developed as part of creating the JMH digital ecosystem.
    • Developed program for Assistance to COVID19 Affected Personnel.
    • Reached a historical mark in Portfolio (P292.1M), and Net Income (P40.3M).
  • 2022
    • Renewed MOA with the Development Bank of the Philippines.
    • Opened six (7) branches namely, Bulan 2, Juban, Matnog, Magarao, Sipocot, Naga City, and Aroroy.
    • Developed and implemented the UNLAD KALINGA loan program.
    • Started to develop the JMH Payment App and reboot the development of the Loan Origination App.
  • 2023
    • Offered AgAP Loan Daily
    • Added 8 Branches totaling 43 Branches for the year 2023
Mission

To sustainably provide responsive and efficient financial and value-added services for socioeconomic improvement of the enterprising less privileged.

Vision

A progressive organization devoted for the advancement of the quality of life of its stakeholders.

Goal

To be the MFI choice in the areas that we served

Core
Values
Corporate
Values
  • DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE

    We provide superior work quality in everything that we do.

  • PASSION FOR QUALITY SERVICE

    We provide genuine, responsive and excellent service to our internal and external customers.

  • COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING

    We thirst for knowledge to improve and innovate for the holistic growth of our human capital.

  • SOLIDARITY

    We uphold teamwork and mutual trust in achieving our goals.

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Paulo R. Honrado

Chairman

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Charisma D. Lascota

President

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Victor Emmanuel S. Castro

Trustee

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Trustee

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Annabelle A. Borabon

Trustee

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John Florence L. Granado

Corporate Secretary

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Charisma D. Lascota

President

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Jose Rolando A. Perlado

Head, Accounting and Finance

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Leodel D. Bolaños

Head, Operations

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Cecile D. Funelas

Head, Compliance and Strategic Support

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Gerardo R. Arabejo

Head, Human Resource

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Nick C. Enciso

OIC, General Services

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Mark Andrew M. Pascua

Head, Internal Audit

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Alyssa Mae D. Docog

Head, Client Development and Services

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  • Strategic Utilization Award (2014)

    Strategic Utilization Award (2014) from the People’s Credit and Finance Corporation
  • Productivity Olympics REGIONAL WINNER for Service Medium Category (2019)

    Productivity Olympics REGIONAL WINNER for Service Medium Category (2019) from the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB V
  • Productivity Olympics NATIONAL WINNER for Service Medium Category (2019)

    Productivity Olympics NATIONAL WINNER for Service Medium Category (2019) from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC
  • Productivity Olympics NATIONAL FINALIST for Service Medium Category (2019)

    Productivity Olympics NATIONAL FINALIST for Service Medium Category (2019) from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC
  • Plaque of Recognition from Water.Org and MCPI (2019)

    Plaque of Recognition from Water.Org and MCPI (2019) for the unwavering cooperation of JMH with the Water.org and the Microfinance Council of the Philippines (MCPI)
  • Most Outstanding NonGovernment Organization for Luzon II for the year 2013

    Most Outstanding NonGovernment Organization for Luzon II for the year 2013 from the National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC
  • Most Outstanding NonGovernment Organization for Luzon II for the year 2012

    Most Outstanding NonGovernment Organization for Luzon II for the year 2012 from the National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC
  • Most Outstanding Non Government Organization for Luzon II for the year 2011

    Most Outstanding Non Government Organization for Luzon II for the year 2011 from the National Livelihood Development Corporation (NLDC
  • Commendation from the Department of Social Welfare Development

    Commendation from the Department of Social Welfare Development for the meritorious compliance of JMH on the DSWD Administrative No. 18 Series of 2012
  • Recognition from Bicol University

    Bicol University recognized the professional support extended by the JMH (2013) by way of accommodating BSBA major in Microfinance students of BU-College of Business Economics and Management
  • Recognition from Bicol Microfinance Council, Inc. (BMCI)

    Bicol Microfinance Council, Inc. (BMCI) recognized JMH Microfinance, Inc. for being one of the members of the network who contributes to the social development and poverty eradication through microfinance
  • Best in Compliance from the People’s Credit and Finance Corporation

    Best in Compliance from the People’s Credit and Finance Corporation for the year 2014
  • Recognition from the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board V (RTWP V)

    A recognition from the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board V (RTWP V) for (JMH Microfinance, Inc.) being the Regional Winner (Service – Medium) during the 2019 Productivity Olympics
  • Recognition from the Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc.

    A recognition from the Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc., for (JMH Microfinance, Inc.) being an outstanding member for year 2018-2019
  • Recognition from Microfinance Council of the Philippines

    A recognition from the Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc. for JMH Microfinance Inc. being an outstanding member for year 2017-2018
  • Recognition from Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc.

    A recognition from the Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc., for (JMH Microfinance, Inc.) being an outstanding member for year 2016-2017
  • Recognition from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

    A recognition from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for (JMH) being an a finalist for the OUTSTANDING REGIONAL PARTNER IN THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGNS IN REGION V for the year 2019
  • An appreciation from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

    Legazpi Branch for the outstanding support of JMH Microfinance, Inc. to the BSP’s programs and advocacies
  • National Winner

    Most Outstanding Non-Government Organization for the year 2013 from the National Livelihood Development Corporation NLDC.
  • Recognition Award

    A recognition from the Achieve through Teamwork PhilHealth Awards & Recognition (AT PAR) for JMH’s efficiency in remittance, timely payment and regular posting of contributions for CY 2018