Social entrepreneurs are a unique bunch. In an increasingly cynical world, it can be difficult to continue striving for the benefit of others, even more so trying to make a profit from it. From my experience in the world of startups and enterprises, I have learned that entrepreneurship is a mindset more than a career path, but social entrepreneurs take it to a new level.
Read MoreDespite the 6.4% annual GDP growth rate the country has experienced before the pandemic, quality of life indicators has yet to increase for almost 16.7% of the total population, including those who live below the poverty line. Has the present quantity and nature of social enterprises enable them to be effective in affecting development outcomes?
Read More“I am sorry if my camera is off as my internet connection is slow.” This is just a usual line that you would hear during any kind of virtual meeting or online event. May it be from a social enterprise participant in a learning session or even from a professor participating in the faculty training. We are considered lucky if we could at least hear their voice clearly, saying that they were experiencing connection problems, because at the worst case possible, they would just suddenly get disconnected.
Read MoreThey say that experience is the best teacher. Remember when our parents would sometimes (or always!) say “Papunta ka pa lang, pabalik na ako” (been there, done that)? Remember how annoyed we would get when we hear those words because we thought we already knew everything? Now that we’re older, how do you appreciate those words?
Read MorePreparing to be part of the workforce can be difficult, especially for students and young professionals; the thought of choosing the right company to apply to, figuring out one’s strengths and capabilities, and whether or not to start their own business. There is definitely a lot of uncertainty in starting something new, but as we’ve learned from two startup founders in their early twenties, “Don’t be afraid to try new things.”
Read MoreDespite the existing policies for social enterprises such as the Go Negosyo Act, Ease of Doing Business Act, and the Innovative Startup Act, there are still pending policies which could help create an environment conducive for social enterprise growth in the Philippines, such as the PRESENT bill. The social enterprise environment remains unfavorable for growth and still faces multiple barriers which make it difficult for them to scale up. What is the role of policy agenda in strengthening the social enterprise ecosystem?
Read MoreWatch Jamico Jamlang, Managing Director of The Bamboo Company, on Market Edge with Michelle Ong as he shares how their social enterprise is using bamboo to promote sustainability among consumers.
Read MoreTo contribute to society's development during these unprecedented times, providing job opportunities and innovative solutions to combat the worse effects of climate change and poverty is now needed more than ever. Learn how to build a business of the future and what it means to create impact from featured experts during the 2020 Impact Boost Camp last November.
Read MoreIn May 2020, the Innovation for Social Impact Partnership (ISIP) project launched the RISE UP initiative as a response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine, particularly on social enterprises (SEs). Learn about the innovations of the social enterprises that received grant support from ISIP.
Read MoreHere is a snapshot of how the pandemic has affected the MSME sector and ways we can provide support to help them rise up from these challenges.
Read MoreIn celebration of Labor Day this year, let’s look at the impacts of the global pandemic and the ensuing enhanced community quarantine to the labor sector in the Philippines and around the world.
Read MoreRead about the results from the survey conducted on the social enterprises of the ISIP Social Impact Accelerator and learn about how the current COVID-19 crisis has affected their business.
Read MoreDespite this crisis, social enterprises continue to innovate to respond to the health emergency whether by developing new products and services, providing alternative means of delivery, or hacking the current systems in place. Here is a list of social enterprises in the Philippines who are not only sustaining their operations but also spearheading support to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic.
Read MoreHow might we enable a pipeline of enterprises that can generate both economic returns and social impact for its stakeholders? Learn how design thinking can be used to navigate the pathway to impact-driven entrepreneurship.
Read MoreHere are some of the creative and innovative social enterprises in the Philippines that provide viable solutions and innovations that address local problems.
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