A Better World
A New Manifesto for Innovation
Everything i thought – and taught – about innovation was wrong. That sounds way too sensationalistic, and it probably is. But the drama of that statement is certainly rooted in truth. Allow me to explain. Several years ago, I got enamored with the concept of ‘innovation’. So much so, in fact, that it became... »
Re-dreaming The Filipino Dream
Dreams inspire us to move towards something; It promises possibilities that we can work towards, aspirations that become palpable if we take the right steps and decisions. My personal dreams exist on several levels – for myself, my loved ones, my ideas, my causes, my enterprises, and of course, for my country (and if... »
Business Partners of the Poor
One of of the major influences that led to my journey into social entrepreneurship was Muhammad Yunus’ book, Banker to the Poor. It opened my horizons to the world of microfinancing, as well as social development from a very practical and entrepreneurial perspective. I didn’t yet know exactly how or when at that point... »
Finding Strength and Happiness – in Numbers
reposted from BusinessWorld. i wish this was for Social Enterprise of the Year – to recognize the HaPeeps, CARD, and of course all the Hapinoy Storeowners Paolo Benigno Aquino IV Mark Joaquin Ruiz President/Managing Director MicroVentures, Inc. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And... »
Introducing the Hapinoy-Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant!
Got a big idea for Hapinoy? In line with the Hapinoy+ Program, MicroVentures has launched the Hapinoy Fisherman Breakthrough Innovation Grant – this business concept competition is open to all who aspire to alleviate poverty through new and viable business ideas and innovations that can be offered through the Hapinoy Sari-Sari Store Network. Proposals... »
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 Peñaflorida, 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!
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 Fair Trade Consulting Business, Fair Trade Regina provides business development... »
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 given the shaky political climate, the elections just under a... »
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 there isn’t a formal social enterprise degree yet), 2. NGO practitioners who’ll deepen their business skills, and 3. corporate executives/entrepreneurs who’ll be making the leap).... »
Channel [V]‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs
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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 and Reese Little did we know that it would really be a rather lengthy episode! (Well, the upside is I think we’ll just show this... »
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