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Spreading the Gospel of Innovation
reposted from https://www.ateneoalumniassociation.org/primer?hid=21&objID=140 Spreading the Gospel of Innovation: Mark Ruiz changes the face of Philippine industry By: Carren Jao WE’VE all been there, sighing deeply in front of our desks and hoping to be anywhere but where we are. While most of us contemplate a different future, there might only be handful that take... »
Hapinoy : the Microfinanced Franchise Model
http://www.psfk.com/2008/07/hapinoy-the-microfinanced-franchise-model.html Sari-sari stores are make-shift local community convenience stores that serve the vast underprivileged majority of the Philippines. There are about 650,000 of them scattered around the nation and virtually all of them are individually owned. For years, ambitious local entrepreneurs have dreamed of consolidating this massive retail category. A bunch of them dreamed... »
Future Leaders Convene at Philippines 21 Forum
reposted from http://www.asiasociety.org/centers/philippines/future-leaders-convene-philippines-21-forum MANILA, August 28-29, 2008 – Ten promising young leaders across various sectors gathered to address relevant national issues at the Philippines 21 Young Leaders Forum, held at the AIM Conference Center. Handpicked by Asia Society Philippines from about a hundred nominees, these ten changemakers comprise the Philippines 21 Class of 2008,... »
Hapinoy project: A ‘sari-sari’ store’s makeover
reposted from http://www.gmanews.tv/story/60556/Hapinoy-project-A-sari-sari-stores-makeover The much-loved and dependable local “sari-sari’ (variety) stores will finally get a needed facelift, thanks to Microventure’s pioneering “Hapinoy” project. Inspired by the reliability of the Ministop stores, coupled with the mass appeal of Jollibee and the community work of Gawad Kalinga, the Hapinoy store is aimed not only at generating... »
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