HISTORY TIMELINE
January 2002
2002
NWTF offers micro-insurance to its clients.
NWTF became a recipient of the Rotary International Volunteer Program from Canada
NWTF client, Emma Morales of Manapla Branch, wins the Visayas Citibank Microentrepreneur of the Year award
Hinigaran, Valladolid and Cadiz branches open
January 2003
2003
Bais, Santander, Puerto Princesa and Narra Branches open
January 2004
2004
The NWTF Scholarship Program is launched
Bayawan, Dalaguete, Cordova, Catbalogan and Brookespoint Branches open
January 2005
2005
Dungganon Bank, the first microfinance-thrift bank in Visayas is established in Bacolod City
Micro-crop loans are made available to clients
Clients, Jerilyn Lucareza and Virginia Borde, are recognized by Citibank with the Visayas Maunlad Awards
Bogo, Minglanilla, Compostella, Taytay, Catarman and Calbayog Branches open
January 2006
2006
Village Phone Banking is piloted in Negros, aimed at bridging the communication gap in rural areas.
The Progress Out of Poverty Index is integrated into operations as a measuring tool
Professor Sukor Kasim returns as consultant for the 2nd time
Ubay and Maasin Branches open
January 2007
2007
NWTF, Executive Director, Dr. Cecilia del Castillo, is a finalist for the prestigious, international Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Leading Woman in the Public Sector
Client, Ma. Cecilia David Salarda, receives the Citibank Microentreprenuer of the Year Award with a special citation for the Ability to Harness Local Market Potentials
