Serving economically active poor families across the Philippines since 1998 — with faith, dignity, and sustainable microfinance.
People Experiencing Fullness of Life.
As a sustainable microfinance institution, we follow Jesus Christ in promoting transformation in the lives of poor families and communities through the provision of appropriate microfinance services with values formation, training and consultancy.
Serve the economically active poor by providing appropriate & quality microfinance products & services to help their business.
Community Economic Ventures, Inc. (CEVI) was founded in 1998 in Bohol, Philippines. As a Christian organization, we integrate values formation into the provision of financial and technical assistance — helping micro-entrepreneurs grow their businesses and their families flourish.
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Our work is not just about numbers; it's about transforming the lives of our clients and their families.
Access to credit that helps micro-entrepreneurs in trading, manufacturing, agriculture and services build up capital and grow their businesses.
As a Christian organization, CEVI integrates values formation into the financial and technical assistance it provides.
Through our Credit Plus Education Program, we extend consultancy services and training to help micro-entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Savings and micro-insurance options that give clients more ways to build up capital and protect their families.
As of September 2026
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Loan Portfolio
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From Luzon, Visayas to Mindanao, CEVI serves economically active poor families in communities nationwide — rooted locally, reaching nationally.
Offices per province
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Our work is made possible with partners who help us deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to our clients.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Cebuana Lhuillier
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Grameen Foundation
Kiva
Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. (MCPI)
People's Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC)
Security Bank
Small Business Corporation (SB Corporation)
World Vision
VisionFund
Palawan Group of Companies
Pioneer Insurance
Partnering with colleges and universities to foster resource sharing, joint programs, and community building.
Holy Name University (HNU)
Bato Institute of Science and Technology, Inc. (BIST)
MLG College of Learning, Inc. (MLGCL)
Trinidad Municipal College (TMC)
Bohol Island State University (BISU)