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Who we Are

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Kapampangan, Inc.

A non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the Kapampangan people through financial services and community development.

Our Mission

Uplifting Lives via
Service.

As servants commissioned by God, we will strive to offer the struggling poor people we are serving with products and services, whereby they can experience the love of CHRIST and have fullness of life.

Our Vision

A Calling to
Serve.

Christ-centered, self-sufficient, others driven and environment-friendly communities.

Milestones

TPKI Timeline

A quick recap on how TPKI came to be.

1986

The Call to Serve

Fr. Eddie Panlilio sought funding from TSPI for a local church-based organization. Mr. Eliseo Lademora challenged him: "Why not organize your own NGO?"

Seeing this as a divine call to serve not just Sto. Tomas but all of Pampanga, Fr. Ed gathered 15 devoted individuals. Thus, the movement began.

1987

Official Organization

On October 26, 1987, with a starting capital of just Php 6,600.00, TPKI was officially organized as an NGO. Of the original fifteen, eleven dedicated individuals formed the first Board of Trustees.

First Board of Trustees

  • Rev. Fr. Eddie T. Panlilio
  • Engr. Francisco T. Ignacio
  • Atty. Avelino C. Gorospe
  • Rev. Elias S. Talavera
  • Msgr. Eulalio P. Yabut
  • Mr. Wilfredo D. Vergarra
  • Mr. Francisco Lapid
  • Ms. Nester S. Macapinlac
  • Ms. Crecencia D. Cabral
  • Mr. Aureo S. Adella
  • Mr. Antonio S. Yap

"TKPI is Pampangueños’ answer to the call to help the people of Pampanga... enabling Christ-centered, self-sufficient communities."

1988

Building the Foundation

Early Beginnings Started at the Chancery with one staff, Ms. Gina S. Hernandez. First project: A car raffle to raise funds (Feb 1988).

Expanding the Team Mr. Noli Canlas (Executive Director) and Mr. Nestor Esteban (Project Officer) joined in April & May 1988 to steer TPKI's mission.

June 25, 1988 Inaugurated new office at Landmark Bldg., San Fernando. Operations officially started July 1 with the Individual Lending Program (ILP).

First Partners On Aug 29, funded first partners: Mrs. Zenaida Laxina (Candle-making) & Mrs. Elizabeth Nicolas (Rice-trading).

Year 1 Impact

Php 380,000 disbursed to 17 Partners

1990

A Test of Faith

TPKI faced its first major test when Executive Director Mr. Noli Canlas tragically lost his life during the July 16 Earthquake in Baguio City while attending a USAID seminar.

His passing became a motivation for the Board and Staff to continue their selfless service. Mr. Nestor Esteban stepped up as the new Executive Director to lead the organization forward.

1991

Rising from Ashes

The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo devastated Pampanga, affecting TPKI's partners and operations. Despite low collections and written-off portfolios, the organization stood firm.

The Response

Launch of the Malpitic Resettlement Program (1993), providing affordable housing loans to victims.

Recognized by DTI & Presidential Task Force as "TULONG SA TAO OUTSTANDING NGO"

1995

Empowerment via COPE

TPKI launched the Countryside Organizing for People Empowerment (COPE) program. By partnering with smaller NGOs, cooperatives, and associations, TPKI extended financial and technical support to reach more communities.

1996

Growth & A New Home

ALOW Program Launch Patterned after Grameen Bank, the Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for Women program provided non-collateralized loans to empower women in poor sectors.

Building the Future Construction began on the TPKI Development Center in Apalit, Pampanga, on a lot offered by President Francisco Ignacio. The office was inaugurated in April 1997.

1999

Rapid Expansion

January 1999 Opened Apalit Branch (3rd & 4th Districts) and Mabalacat Branch (1st & 2nd Districts).

September 1999 Established Florida Blanca Unit Office to serve the 2nd District.

2000

Strengthening Reach

March 2000 Birth of the Santa Ana Branch, dedicated to the 3rd District, allowing Apalit Branch to focus on the 4th District.

2002

Breaking Borders

May 2002 Opened Capas Unit Office (Tarlac), initiated by Mabalacat staff.

September 2002 Inaugurated Baliuag Branch (Bulacan) through the efforts of Rep. Willy Villarama.

2003-2004

The Turning Point

Faced with low portfolio quality, Pres. Francisco Ignacio sent teams to learn from TSKI and KMBI.

Re-engineering

Initiated a major restructuring of operations and policies to restore sustainability and growth.

2005-2006

Rebirth & Resilience

Despite staff turnover and client attrition during the transition, the Board and Staff persevered.

  • 2005: Opened Tarlac City Office.
  • 2006: Established Malolos Unit Office.
  • Transition: Replaced dissolved Baliuag Branch with San Ildefonso Unit Office.
Tpki Today

Operating across Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac, Bataan, Pangasinan, and Nueva Ecija,

Presence

  • 9 Branches
  • 4 Unit Offices
  • Head Office (San Fernando)

Affiliations

  • APPEND
  • PAMPANGO
  • Opportunity International

Directors & Management Team

Board of Trustees

Rev. Fr. Eddie T. Panlilio
Chairperson
Engr. Alex F. Patio
Vice-Chairperson
Atty. Avelino C. Gorospe
Corporate Secretary
Ms. Elinor E. Guinto
Treasurer
Ms. Mirofe U. Sahagun
Auditor
Engr. Ferdinand Z. Caylao
Trustee
Rev. Ptr. Elias S. Talavera
Trustee
Ms. Gina H. Marin
President / CEO / Trustee
Ms. Teresita C. Ignacio
Trustee
Ms. Marybeth M. Ortiz
Trustee