Author: Mariel Vincent Rapisura
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Delinquency Management
Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: This course equips microfinance practitioners with essential tools and strategies to manage loan delinquency effectively. Participants will explore causes, costs, and borrower perspectives on repayment, learn key metrics like portfolio at risk, and apply loan classification and collection techniques. Gain actionable…
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Islamic Finance 101: Principles and Practices for Microfinance Practitioners
Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: Discover the foundations of Islamic finance and its applications in microfinance. This course covers Shari’ah-compliant principles, ethical finance practices, and practical tools for empowering communities. Gain insights into profit-sharing, risk-sharing, and asset-backed arrangements that prioritize fairness and community well-being, tailored for…
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Vince Rapisura Advocates for Financial Wellness Among Doctors and Democratization of Beauty at Dermatology Event
At the recent True North: Mapping the Future of Dermatology event organized by the Philippine Dermatological Society in Baguio City, financial literacy expert Vince Rapisura delivered a compelling talk addressing the unique financial challenges faced by doctors and proposing innovative solutions to democratize beauty in the Philippines. Rapisura began by outlining the financial profile of…
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Nanoenterprises Confront Inflation: A Mixed Recovery Landscape in Early 2023 Update 19 of SEDPI’s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA) January – March 2023
In the first few months of 2023, nanoenterprises continue their journey towards recovery, now facing the added challenge of rising prices. Our latest study at Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) provides new insights into how nanoenterprises are doing. Although there are signs of improvement, the issue of inflation is making the recovery process harder…
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Summit Concludes with Strategic Blueprint for Housing Crisis Resolution
As the 2nd socialized housing summit hosted by ACSent and SEDPI at Ateneo de Manila University drew to a close, Vince Rapisura provided key takeaways and actionable steps toward addressing the Philippines’ housing backlog. Emphasizing the commitment of Senator Risa Hontiveros to champion housing issues in her legislative agenda, Rapisura outlined a strategic approach to…
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Empowering Urban Poor: The Imperative Integration of People’s Plans in 4PH Housing Program
In a compelling presentation at the 2nd socialized housing summit, Buboy Magahis highlighted the pressing need for incorporating people’s plans into the Philippines’ Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, advocating for a more inclusive and sustainable approach to address the nation’s housing crisis. Hosted by ACSent and SEDPI at Ateneo de Manila University, the…
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Pag-IBIG’s Response to the Deep Socialized Housing Shortage: GLAD Program and Countryside Housing Initiatives
At the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit held at the Ateneo de Manila University, Pag-IBIG’s Chief Executive Officer, Marilene Acosta, highlighted the drastic drop in socialized housing production for 2023 and outlined the institution’s strategic initiatives to address this pressing concern. Acosta reported a distressing figure, revealing that in 2023, the production of socialized housing units…
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Citihub Founder Panya Boonsirithum Advocates for Affordable Urban Housing at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit
In a striking presentation at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, held on March 18-19, 2024, at the Ateneo de Manila University, Panya Boonsirithum, the founder of Citihub, shared his visionary approach to addressing Metro Manila’s housing crisis. Organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSent) and Social Enterprise Development Partnerships Inc. (SEDPI), the summit…
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OSHDP Advocates for Robust Partnerships and Data-Driven Strategies in Socialized Housing
At the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, held at the Ateneo de Manila University on March 18-19, 2024, Engr. Marcelino Mendoza of the Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines Inc. (OSHDP) provided an in-depth look at the vital role mass housing developers play in addressing the country’s urgent housing needs. Organized by…