Jaime Aristotle Alip

Jamie Aristotle b. Alip
Born 22 April 1957 (1957-04-22) (age 54)
San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Alma mater University of the philippines
Harvard university
Nihon Fukushi University
Occupation Banker
Economist entrepreneur Politician
Known for CARD
Microcredit
Religion Catholic
Spouse Annie Alip (1984–present)
Children 3

Jaime Aristotle Alip (born April 22, 1957) is a Filipino entrepreneur, politician and the Founder and Managing Director of the CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions, a group of companies composed of a Foundation, a Bank, a Micro insurance, a Development Institute, and a Business Development Services, all established to empower the poor women on the countryside to help alleviate poverty in the Philippines. CARD is the largest micro finance institute is the Philippines and a global innovator he has won several awards for his work, such as the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award in 2008 for public service.[1] Alip was appointed as presidential adviser for Economic Empowerment of the Rural Poor in March 2011.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Minimise, avert tragedies, says Ramon Magsaysay Award winner". Daily News (Sri Lanka). 2 September 2008. http://www.dailynews.lk/2008/09/02/news19.asp. Retrieved 3 May 2011. 
  2. ^ "Ex-labor chief named to SSS". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 22 March 2011. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20110322-326945/Ex-labor-chief-named-to-SSS. Retrieved 3 May 2011.