Rags2Riches

Social Enterprise World Forum

Monday, September 14, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
Social Enterprise World Forum

Thanks to MicroVentures Chairman Rapa Lopa, I’ll be attending and speaking on our experience in Hapinoy and Rags2Riches at the Social Enterprise World Forum in Melbourne Australia, this coming October 6 to 8. SEWF, according to their literature, aims to support the social enterprise sector as a means to create sustainable change including in... »

The Social Change Challenge

Friday, September 11, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
The Social Change Challenge

THE SOCIAL CHANGE CHALLENGE PR: PURSUING REFORMS Keynote Address, 16th National Public Relations Congress September 10, 2009 Manila Hotel by Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J. President, Ateneo de Manila University First of all, warmest congratulations to the Public Relations Society of the Philippines as you hold your 16th National Public Relations Congress. Greetings to Butch... »

1st-Generation Entrepreneur

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
1st-Generation Entrepreneur

(seated – Mary Jean Notario Cruz of Greenfund, Michael Chen of HBS, Erika Tatad of Hapinoy; standing – moi and Arnel Casanova of AsiaSociety) Earlier today we had a meeting with Michael Chen, Executive Director of the Harvard Business School Asia-Pacific Research Center. He was in town exploring possible case studies of interest for... »

Rags2Riches and Eastwood Mall Launch Cory Aquino Edition Enviro-Chic Bag

Monday, September 7, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
Rags2Riches and Eastwood Mall Launch Cory Aquino Edition Enviro-Chic Bag

In a synergistic blend of advocacies and inspiration, Rags2Riches and Eastwood Mall launch a commemorative Cory Aquino Edition of its bestselling enviro-chic bag. Once again a collaboration between Asia’s leading designer Rajo Laurel and the Nanays of Payatas, the yellow-themed bag is inspired by icon of democracy former President Corazon Aquino. The limited edition... »

This is Rags2Riches [video]

Saturday, August 22, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
This is Rags2Riches [video]

Thank you to Jonie Bernaldez and FineApple for making this video »

08.03.09 SOFA Goes Rags2Riches [Photo Album]

Monday, August 3, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
08.03.09 SOFA Goes Rags2Riches [Photo Album]

Thanks to RIIR Partner-Designer Amina Aranaz-Alunan and her students at SOFA for exploring designs for Rags2Riches! Date : August 3, 2009 Venue : Eastwood Mall »

Smart’s Tipid-Sulit Pinas Supports Social Business Enterprises!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
By Mark Ruiz
Smart’s Tipid-Sulit Pinas Supports Social Business Enterprises!

Social business enterprises enter the mainstream, thanks to the vision of the people behind Smart’s Talk N’ Text. Dubbed “Tipid-Sulit Pinas”, the advocacy campaign reinforces the value of making the most out of limited resources. As mentioned in their press release, “the campaign also aims to motivate people, especially those experiencing the financial pinch,... »

Fr. Javy is a TED Global Fellow! :)

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
By Mark Ruiz

Newly-appointed Jesuit for Loyola College Culion is proclaimed TED Global Fellow 2009! 25 select individuals from all over the world including our very own Fr. Xavier “Javy” Alpasa, SJ will meet in Oxford this July 2009. TED CONFERENCES ANNOUNCES 25 TED FELLOWS FOR TEDGLOBAL IN OXFORD New program brings outstanding world-changing leaders to participate... »

Life's Work

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  • 2 RAGS2RICHES
  • 3 INOVENT
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