Paving the Road: The Role of Policy Reform in Streamlining Social Enterprises in the Philippines

Despite 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?

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipMay 11, 2021Social Entrepreneurship, RISE UP, Policy AgendaComment

Reality Bites: Building Incubators from the Ground Up

In almost every journey of a rising startup or social enterprise, an incubator or accelerator is acting as a support system and a catalyst of growth. But rarely do we talk about how businesses choose their incubator or accelerator. Is it because of the funding opportunity, the network, mentors, or the skill sets that an entrepreneur can acquire from the program? What does an ideal incubator for a startup or social enterprise look like?

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipApril 12, 2021Education, Incubator Management Workshop, RISE UPComment

Teaching Technopreneurship in the New Normal for a Better Normal

If we are to give a grade for 2020, most, if not all, would probably give it an ‘F’ for obvious reasons. Now an ‘F’ can mean many things -- Failure, Frustrating, or simply Forgettable. 2020’s series of hurdles was unprecedented, but it showed how much work still needs to be done to ensure that no one is left behind. How can educators in technopreneurship keep their students engaged in a virtual learning environment?

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipFebruary 1, 2021COVID-19 Response, RISE UP, Education, Faculty TrainingComment

The Bamboo Company on ANC's Market Edge (January 30, 2021)

Watch 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.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipJanuary 31, 2021COVID-19 Response, RISE UP, Social EntrepreneurshipComment

Magwai on ANC's Market Edge (January 22, 2021)

Watch Czar Carbonel, Co-Founder of Magwai, on the January 22, 2021 episode of ANC’s Market Edge with Michelle Ong.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipJanuary 28, 2021COVID-19 Response, RISE UPComment

How to Build Businesses of the Future?

To 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.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipDecember 28, 2020RISE UP, Impact Boost Camp, Social EntrepreneurshipComment

The Filipino New Normal

With many aspects of daily life done virtually, the Philippines have indeed entered the “New Normal.” But, what does the new normal really mean to FIlipinos?

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipAugust 18, 2020COVID-19 Response, RISE UPComment

21 Filipino Social Enterprises Receive $215,000 Support for COVID-19 Innovations

In 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.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipJuly 30, 2020RISE UP, COVID-19 Response, Social EntrepreneurshipComment

Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education: An Infographic

Here’s a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines based on the survey ISIP conducted on HEIs with social entrepreneurship activities.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipJuly 13, 2020Education, COVID-19 Response, RISE UPComment

Perspectives on the Current State of Philippine Higher Education Institutions

One of the primary goals of learning institutions is to deliver instruction to their students. This was gravely affected by the ensuing lockdowns and closing of schools. If the goal is to deliver quality education that is sensitive to the current situation, the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must be innovative in performing their roles.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipJune 29, 2020Education, COVID-19 Response, RISE UPComment

Can MSMEs Rise Up from the Pandemic? A World MSME Day 2020 Infographic

Here 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.

Rise of the HEIs: How Philippine Universities Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis

The Education sector has been immensely affected by the crisis with the disruption of classes due to the implementation of the ECQ. To mitigate the spread of the virus, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) resorted to alternative modes of instruction through online classes. Eventually, HEIs completely suspended academic activities indefinitely.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipMay 5, 2020Education, COVID-19 Response, RISE UPComment

ISIP Celebrates Labor Day in the Philippines

In 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.

A Glimpse of the COVID-19 Impact on Philippine Social Enterprises

Read 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.

Impact-first: Social Enterprises in the Philippines Innovate to Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic

Despite 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.

Innovation for Social Impact PartnershipApril 15, 2020Social Entrepreneurship, COVID-19 Response, RISE UPComment

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