About
Tulay sa Pag-Unlad, Inc. (TSPI), formerly known as TSPI Development Corporation, is a Christian, non-stock, non-profit microfinance non-governmental organization (NGO) established on October 30, 1981. It was founded by David Bussau of Maranatha Trust (Australia), Kirk Fowler and Barry Harper of the Institute for International Development (USA), and a group of Filipino civic leaders. TSPI is widely recognized as the pioneer of the Philippines' microfinance industry. The organization is gospel-driven and provides collateral-free livelihood loans, housing loans, health care financing, educational loan assistance, and micro-insurance to low-income individuals, communities, and micro-entrepreneurs across the Philippines. It operates a nationwide branch network spanning Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. TSPI is a member of the Microfinance Council of the Philippines.