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THIS July, ASA Philippines Foundation, the country’s leading nonprofit microfinance organization, commemorates over two decades of dedicated partnership with its “Nanay” clients.
What began as a mission to provide accessible capital has evolved into a nationwide movement of empowerment, now reaching over 2.2 million active borrowers through a network of 1,814 branches across the country.
By fostering entrepreneurship at this massive scale, ASA Philippines serves as a vital private sector partner in the government’s broader mission of poverty alleviation, driving inclusive growth from the ground up.
FOOD SECURITY CHAMPION A ‘Nanay’ farmer in the highlands showcases her bountiful carrot harvest, made possible through ASA Philippines’ specialized Agriculture Financing. PHOTO FROM ASA PHILIPPINES
ASA Philippines’ primary service, Microbusiness Financing, has fueled countless small enterprises from neighborhood convenience stores, bakeries and eateries to handicrafts and street and market vending. Recognizing the diverse needs of its clients, ASA has expanded its services to include specialized Agriculture Financing and in a pioneering move, Islamic Microfinancing in the BARMM region, guided by its own Shari’ah Advisory Council to ensure culturally sensitive service.
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This diverse portfolio, which allows members to borrow from P1,000 to as high as P300,000, payable in equal weekly installments, has contributed to a total loan portfolio of P41.2 billion as of end June 2025.
These programs’ success was built on a model of trust and shared success, which included providing rebates to clients based on their performance and loan terms.
