We Dare You To Ask

Sunday, August 22, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
We Dare You To Ask

reposted from this Sunday Times article DARE TO ASK “WHY NOT?” By Iya P. Joson It is the simplest of ideas that spark the greatest of revolutions. For Efren PeƱaflorida, it was as modest as taking out run-of-the-mill pushcarts, filling them with school supplies and wheeling them out to cemeteries and trash dumps. For... »

Congratulations to the Philippines21 Class of 2010!

Thursday, August 12, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
Congratulations to the Philippines21 Class of 2010!

Congratulations to the Philippines 21 Class of 2010. Special mention of course to my fiance’ Reese Fernandez (:p) and Hapinoy’s Director for Operations Erika Tatad! May your tribe increase! — Philippines 21 Young Leaders Initiative Class of 2010 Regina Irene Gaza (NCR)Managing Director, Business... »

Why Not Asks, ‘Now What’?

Friday, August 6, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
Why Not Asks, ‘Now What’?

It’s absolutely amazing how one year can change an entire nation’s complexion. Last August 22, 2009, we at WN?F felt that we needed to paint a picture of what can be rather than what is. At that time, the country was mired in uncertainty... »


All Hail the New Changemakers

Friday, August 6, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
All Hail the New Changemakers

I’ve previously asked the question, where will the next generation of Social Entrepreneurs come from? I think there are three sources - 1. fresh graduates from other disciplines (as... »

Channel [V]‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs

Sunday, August 1, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
Channel [V]‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs

Some time back, Pam Imperial got in touch through the Life’s Direction’s Community (thanks AJ!) about making a special episode of Channel ‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs, featuring myself... »

When Did You Realize You Were An Entrepreneur?

Saturday, July 31, 2010
By Mark Ruiz

I had an interview the other day, and I received a blindingly simple question. It was so simple yet so incisive that I wondered why I wasn’t asked that... »

The Bag That Breathes Life

Friday, June 25, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
The Bag That Breathes Life

reposted from Reese Fernandez, via her blog Reese’s Pieces THE BAG THAT BREATHES LIFE by Reese Fernandez Rags2Riches has recently launched the RIIR by Rajo Laurel Tree Bag Project.... »

HapiNews (June Edition)

Saturday, June 12, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
HapiNews (June Edition)

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Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change

Thursday, June 10, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change

Last year, I had the good fortune to attend INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneurship Program (ISEP). A few months later, I got an invitation from Hans Wahl, Senior Associate Director of... »

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