Twenty small business owners participated in Social Impact Clinic held in University of San Carlos, Cebu on January 11, 2019.
The Social Impact Clinic sponsored by Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt) and Isla Lipana & Co. Price Waterhouse Coopers Philippines (PwC) provided venue for those running an enterprise or wanting to get involved to access expert advice and network with other entrepreneurs.
Sir Vince Rapisura, professor from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and president of Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) was the lead facilitator of the event. A personal finance expert and social entrepreneurship specialist, Sir Vince discussed social entrepreneurship, resource mobilization, and business strategies.
Mr. Allan Cao, Mr. Dennis Bautista, and Ms. Rose Dale Ando from Isla Lipana & Co., Price Waterhouse Coopers Philippines shared their expertise on taxation, governance and compliance. They also provided tips on pitching and presenting in order to win investors.
This is first of three events happening in key cities of the Philippines. Other Social Impact Clinics will be in Davao on January 25 and in Manila on February 22.
For inquiries regarding the next batches of Social Impact Clinic, you may contact Ms. Lady Musa at lmusa@ateneo.edu.