Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño, Author at Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity Philippines Advocates for Comprehensive Housing Solutions at 2nd Socialized Housing Summit

Mar 25, 2024

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in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

In a compelling narrative at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Ms. Marilyn Estrellado of Habitat for Humanity Philippines shared insights into the transformative work of her organization in addressing the critical housing needs across the nation. Held at Ateneo de Manila University on March 18-19, 2024, and organized by ACSent and SEDPI, the summit served…

Dean Roberto Galang Ushers in Collaborative Efforts at Socialized Housing Summit

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

Ateneo de Manila University warmly welcomed delegates to the pivotal 2nd Socialized Housing Summit with open arms and open minds, as Dean Roberto Galang set the stage for a collaborative discourse on tackling the Philippines’ housing crisis. Dean Galang acknowledged the gravity of the situation, noting the distressing shortfall in socialized housing units—the demand being…

Xavier University’s Pioneering Approach to Disaster-Resilient Communities: The Xavier Ecoville Story

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

Cagayan de Oro, Philippines – In the aftermath of the devastating Tropical Storm Sendong in 2011, which took hundreds of lives and left thousands homeless in Cagayan de Oro, a beacon of hope and innovation emerged through the efforts of Xavier University and its community. Engr. Dexter S. Lo, during the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit,…

Is Housing the Next Frontier in Microfinance? SEDPI’s Vision for Accessible and Sustainable Housing Solutions

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

In a recent address at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Vince Rapisura, a pivotal figure in microfinance and social entrepreneurship, presented a compelling case for integrating affordable housing solutions into microfinance. His presentation, rooted in a deep understanding of the challenges faced by low-income Filipinos, offered a fresh perspective on addressing poverty through sustainable housing.…

ASA Philippines Foundation Showcases Impactful Home Financing Solutions at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

ASA Philippines Foundation, one of the giant microfinance institutions in the Philippines, presented its innovative Home Financing program at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, showcasing its contributions to addressing the housing needs of low-income communities. The summit, organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSent) and Social Enterprise Development Partnerships Inc. (SEDPI) on March…

Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis: Insights from Dr. Marife M. Ballesteros at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit

Mar 25, 2024

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

In an enlightening presentation at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Dr. Marife M. Ballesteros of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) delved into the pressing issue of housing affordability in the Philippines. Her analysis shed light on the multifaceted challenges of providing adequate housing for all income groups, particularly the low-income and impoverished segments…

SEDPI, Tumutugon sa Kalamidad: Relief Operations at Pagsusulong ng Resilient Housing sa Davao del Norte at Agusan del Sur

Mar 20, 2023

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

Nitong ika-16 ng Marso, 2023, nagsagawa ang Social Enterprise Development Partnerships Inc. (SEDPI) ng relief operations sa mga lugar na apektado ng Low Pressure Area sa Carmen, Davao del Norte at Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Ang organisasyon ay tumugon sa mga pangangailangan ng mga tao sa mga apektadong lugar sa pamamagitan ng SEDPI KaTambayayong na…

Fragile recovery persists among nanoenterprises post pandemic

Mar 20, 2023

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance

Update 18 of SEDPI’s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA)October – December 2022 As the world slowly recovers from the pandemic, the economic landscape remains uncertain, especially for nanoenterprises. A recent survey conducted by our organization, Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI), reveals that 99% of nanoenterprises have resumed operations as of December 2022, indicating a promising…

Resilience and Recovery: A Chronological Analysis of Nanoenterprises Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 20, 2023

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Financial Inclusion, Microenterprise, Microfinance

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on nanoenterprises (NEs) worldwide, with various stages of recovery, demand trends, and access to supplies experienced throughout the course of the pandemic. This article examines the chronological analysis of NEs’ recovery, demand trends, and access to supplies from March 2020 to December 2022, based on the Rapid…

A case for nanoenterprises

Jan 8, 2023

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Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño

in Microenterprise

According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), there are nearly a million microenterprises in the Philippines. DTI considers any business with less than PhP3 million in assets and less than 10 employees as microenterprise. The challenge with this classification in the social development perspective is that it lumps together poor and non-poor enterprises…

Author: Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pateño