By Jireh Pearl Casionan
CARD, Inc.Executive Director Vicente Briones Jr. (center, 6th from right) receiving the Microfinance Impact Maker Award for CARD, Inc. during the 9th Annual Hybrid Impact Network Fellowship & Recognition Night.
CARD Inc. (microfinance NGO) was recognized with the Microfinance Impact Maker Award by Hybrid Social Solutions for bringing reliable light and improving energy access to 148,867 people for the period of August 2025-July 2026.
CARD Inc. Executive Director Vicente Briones Jr. accepted the award, along with regional directors overseeing the recognized units, during the 9th Annual Hybrid Impact Network Fellowship & Recognition Night in Malate, Manila last August 12, 2026.
CARD Inc. offers a Solar Loan program that lets clients purchase solar-powered products from Hybrid Social Solutions for daily household activities and business operations.
Through this loan program, clients nationwide gained access to clean energy solutions. Key coverage areas included Isabela, Laguna, Quezon, Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, Bicol, Samar, Leyte, Negros, Iloilo, Aklan, Antique, Cebu, and Davao del Sur.
Switching to these solar devices allows kerosene-dependent clients to replace hazardous lamps with safer lighting. This minimizes fire risks and respiratory health issues in their households. In addition, these solar kits help reduce electricity expenses and support sustainable energy use.
Reflecting on this impact, Briones shared his sentiment.
“We are happy that the very purpose of our solar loan service has made an impact, which is helping our clients acquire and utilize solar-powered devices so that they, too, can access clean and sustainable energy,” said Briones.
In addition to the award received by the institution, Hybrid Social Solutions also recognized CARD Inc.’s unit offices in the Impact Maker Awards 2026 (Unit Category). Palawan’s Aborlan 1 and Culion 1 units took 1st and 2nd place respectively. On the other hand, Occidental Mindoro’s Sablayan 3 unit secured 3rd place.
