One of the Ramon Magsaysay awardees for this year is Dr. Aristotle Alip and his more than 2-decades old Center for Agricultural and Rural Development and Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD-MRI).

We congratulate Aris and the entire CARD family for this well-deserved recognition in Public Service. We join you in your moment of joy and achievement. We are extremely happy for this recognition. You all deserve this imprint of recognition.

We are proud that you are our partner in the capacity building of your staff and friends in the microfinance sector. (In a special way, the Dean tales a deeper pride in this joyous moment in the life of CARD-MRI Founder because he recognizes SAIDI School of OD as part of his development journey). And we treasure the friendship we share because you bring us to where planned change is most needed now for the sake of the many more Filipinos and Asians you serve.

Once again, Congratulations!