{"id":60647,"date":"2025-08-17T17:57:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T09:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/?page_id=60647"},"modified":"2025-08-28T17:20:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:20:53","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;padding-right:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates has-author alignwide wp-block-latest-posts has-medium-font-size\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ImPioOruVy8-HD.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ImPioOruVy8-HD.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ImPioOruVy8-HD.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ImPioOruVy8-HD.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"61182\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/2026-socialized-housing-forum-scaling-solutions-through-policy-practice-and-partnerships\/impiooruvy8-hd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ImPioOruVy8-HD.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ImPioOruVy8-HD\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ImPioOruVy8-HD.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ImPioOruVy8-HD.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/2026-socialized-housing-forum-scaling-solutions-through-policy-practice-and-partnerships\/\">2026 Socialized Housing Forum: Scaling Solutions through Policy, Practice, and Partnerships<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-28T19:05:53+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 28, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Socialized Housing Forum builds on the momentum of the 2024 Socialized Housing Summit, which convened leaders from government, private development, finance, and civil society to surface structural constraints in housing delivery. Key themes that emerged included the need for streamlined permitting processes, stronger public\u2013private partnerships, improved financing mechanisms, and better alignment across agencies. The\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/2026-socialized-housing-forum-scaling-solutions-through-policy-practice-and-partnerships\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 2026 Socialized Housing Forum: Scaling Solutions through Policy, Practice, and Partnerships<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/press-release\/\">Loans Are Not Enough: Social Safety Nets Key to Lifting Women Nano-Entrepreneurs Out of Poverty, Study Finds<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-12-17T18:33:43+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Loans Are Not Enough: Social Safety Nets Keyto Lifting Women Nano-Entrepreneurs Out of Poverty, Study Finds Mindanao, Philippines \u2014 Market-based approaches such as microloans are not enough to help women nano-entrepreneurs escape poverty. What they urgently need are strong social safety nets\u2014savings, insurance, childcare support, and disaster assistance\u2014to survive repeated crises and build sustainable livelihoods.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/press-release\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Loans Are Not Enough: Social Safety Nets Key to Lifting Women Nano-Entrepreneurs Out of Poverty, Study Finds<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"103\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-4.png?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" data-attachment-id=\"58958\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-calls-for-urgent-action-to-support-nano-enterprises-at-un-women-summit\/image-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-4.png?fit=181%2C103&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"181,103\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-4.png?fit=181%2C103&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-4.png?fit=181%2C103&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-calls-for-urgent-action-to-support-nano-enterprises-at-un-women-summit\/\">SEDPI Calls for Urgent Action to Support Nano Enterprises at UN Women Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-06-25T18:53:56+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 25, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Quezon City, Philippines. At the Regional Summit on Inclusive Economic Empowerment to Accelerate Climate Action and Low Carbon Solutions, Vince Rapisura, co-founder and president of the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI), delivered a compelling presentation on the state of nano enterprises in the Philippines\u2014highlighting their struggles, resilience, and potential to contribute to climate adaptation\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-calls-for-urgent-action-to-support-nano-enterprises-at-un-women-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI Calls for Urgent Action to Support Nano Enterprises at UN Women Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Invest-Like-a-Pro-Hanapin-ang-Purpose-Mo-Gamit-ang-SEXY-Framework-ni-Sir-Vince.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Invest-Like-a-Pro-Hanapin-ang-Purpose-Mo-Gamit-ang-SEXY-Framework-ni-Sir-Vince.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Invest-Like-a-Pro-Hanapin-ang-Purpose-Mo-Gamit-ang-SEXY-Framework-ni-Sir-Vince.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Invest-Like-a-Pro-Hanapin-ang-Purpose-Mo-Gamit-ang-SEXY-Framework-ni-Sir-Vince.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60683\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/strengthening-social-protection-for-nanoenterprises-or-the-informal-sector-in-the-philippines-a-sedpi-policy-paper\/invest-like-a-pro-hanapin-ang-purpose-mo-gamit-ang-sexy-framework-ni-sir-vince\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Invest-Like-a-Pro-Hanapin-ang-Purpose-Mo-Gamit-ang-SEXY-Framework-ni-Sir-Vince.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Invest Like a Pro Hanapin ang Purpose Mo Gamit ang SEXY Framework ni Sir Vince!\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Invest-Like-a-Pro-Hanapin-ang-Purpose-Mo-Gamit-ang-SEXY-Framework-ni-Sir-Vince.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Invest-Like-a-Pro-Hanapin-ang-Purpose-Mo-Gamit-ang-SEXY-Framework-ni-Sir-Vince.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/strengthening-social-protection-for-nanoenterprises-or-the-informal-sector-in-the-philippines-a-sedpi-policy-paper\/\">Strengthening Social Protection for Nanoenterprises or the Informal Sector in the Philippines: A SEDPI Policy Paper<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-06-24T08:34:41+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 24, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Strengthening Social Protection for Nanoenterprises or the Informal Sector in the Philippines: A SEDPI Policy Paper I. Executive Summary This paper calls for urgent legislative intervention to address the exclusion and inequity of the current SSS contribution structure, particularly for self-employed individuals and nanoenterprise operators. While Republic Acts 1161, 8282, and 11199 mandate the government\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/strengthening-social-protection-for-nanoenterprises-or-the-informal-sector-in-the-philippines-a-sedpi-policy-paper\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Strengthening Social Protection for Nanoenterprises or the Informal Sector in the Philippines: A SEDPI Policy Paper<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25.jpeg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60678\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/bridging-the-capital-gap-priya-thachadi-on-redesigning-finance-for-impact-enterprises\/f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25.jpeg?fit=398%2C316&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"398,316\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25.jpeg?fit=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/f633dd6f-efef-41af-882c-bedf5e912e25.jpeg?fit=398%2C316&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/bridging-the-capital-gap-priya-thachadi-on-redesigning-finance-for-impact-enterprises\/\">Bridging the Capital Gap: Priya Thachadi on Redesigning Finance for Impact Enterprises<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-05-01T09:24:02+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 1, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">At the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference, Priya Thachadi, Co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, delivered a bold and urgent message: the social enterprise financing ecosystem is failing the very entrepreneurs it claims to serve. Drawing from her nearly decade-long experience in the Philippines, Priya outlined the persistent barriers that early- to growth-stage social enterprises\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/bridging-the-capital-gap-priya-thachadi-on-redesigning-finance-for-impact-enterprises\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Bridging the Capital Gap: Priya Thachadi on Redesigning Finance for Impact Enterprises<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590.jpeg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590.jpeg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60679\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/financing-from-the-ground-up-peace-and-equity-foundations-strategic-approach-to-social-enterprise-development\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590.jpeg?fit=496%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"496,350\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590.jpeg?fit=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/40bd85d5-9162-4d25-951f-ffdee0aa6590.jpeg?fit=496%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/financing-from-the-ground-up-peace-and-equity-foundations-strategic-approach-to-social-enterprise-development\/\">Financing from the Ground Up: Peace and Equity Foundation\u2019s Strategic Approach to Social Enterprise Development<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-05-01T07:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 1, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Insights from Cauchie Garcia, Deputy Executive Director, Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) At the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference (NSEC), Cauchie Garcia of the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) delivered a compelling presentation on the realities and lessons in financing social enterprises (SEs), especially those working with rural and marginalized communities. Garcia began by outlining\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/financing-from-the-ground-up-peace-and-equity-foundations-strategic-approach-to-social-enterprise-development\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Financing from the Ground Up: Peace and Equity Foundation\u2019s Strategic Approach to Social Enterprise Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d.jpeg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d.jpeg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60680\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/breaking-barriers-financing-realities-and-bold-solutions-for-social-enterprises-take-center-stage-at-nsec-2025\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d.jpeg?fit=491%2C355&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"491,355\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d.jpeg?fit=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0bdf4637-503c-4b42-87de-673f9cd4e70d.jpeg?fit=491%2C355&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/breaking-barriers-financing-realities-and-bold-solutions-for-social-enterprises-take-center-stage-at-nsec-2025\/\">Breaking Barriers: Financing Realities and Bold Solutions for Social Enterprises Take Center Stage at NSEC 2025<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-05-01T07:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 1, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u201cWe all say we love collaboration\u2014but we have to actually do it.\u201d\u2014Priya Thachadi, Villgro Philippines The 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference\u2019s breakout session on Financing and Resource Mobilization convened some of the country\u2019s most insightful voices in the impact ecosystem for an honest and energized exchange of ideas. With social finance reformers Vince Rapisura of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/breaking-barriers-financing-realities-and-bold-solutions-for-social-enterprises-take-center-stage-at-nsec-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Breaking Barriers: Financing Realities and Bold Solutions for Social Enterprises Take Center Stage at NSEC 2025<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95.jpeg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95.jpeg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60681\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/rethinking-impact-how-sedpi-is-decolonizing-finance-and-mobilizing-social-investments-in-the-philippines\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95.jpeg?fit=499%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"499,407\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95.jpeg?fit=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/954dd377-0977-41fc-ab00-a2444812aa95.jpeg?fit=499%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/rethinking-impact-how-sedpi-is-decolonizing-finance-and-mobilizing-social-investments-in-the-philippines\/\">Rethinking Impact: How SEDPI is Decolonizing Finance and Mobilizing Social Investments in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-04-30T22:11:30+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 30, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In a world where profit often trumps purpose, how do social enterprises thrive\u2014much less survive? This was the central question I raised during my talk at the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference (NSEC) breakout session on Financing and Resource Mobilization for Social Enterprises. Despite the noble intentions behind the concept of impact investing, the practice\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/rethinking-impact-how-sedpi-is-decolonizing-finance-and-mobilizing-social-investments-in-the-philippines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Rethinking Impact: How SEDPI is Decolonizing Finance and Mobilizing Social Investments in the Philippines<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"56345\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-highlights-women-nano-entrepreneurs-resilience-in-mindanao-at-world-bank-ateneo-forum\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3.jpg?fit=1465%2C1019&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1465,1019\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"acsent 250328 economic empowerment of women (3)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3.jpg?fit=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/acsent-250328-economic-empowerment-of-women-3.jpg?fit=1024%2C712&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/open-forum-highlights-diverse-yet-complementary-views-on-womens-financial-empowerment\/\">Open Forum Highlights Diverse Yet Complementary Views on Women\u2019s Financial Empowerment<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-03-31T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 31, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The open forum at the Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion event\u2014organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt), the World Bank, and the Australian Embassy\u2014offered a dynamic exchange of insights among panelists and participants. Moderated by Ana Tan, the session brought together Vince Rapisura (SEDPI), Dr. Liliana Sousa (World Bank), and Conrad De Jesus\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/open-forum-highlights-diverse-yet-complementary-views-on-womens-financial-empowerment\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Open Forum Highlights Diverse Yet Complementary Views on Women\u2019s Financial Empowerment<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-30-005649.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-30-005649.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-30-005649.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-30-005649.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"56341\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-highlights-women-nano-entrepreneurs-resilience-in-mindanao-at-world-bank-ateneo-forum\/screenshot-2025-03-30-005649\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-30-005649.jpg?fit=696%2C462&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"696,462\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2025-03-30 005649\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-30-005649.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-30-005649.jpg?fit=696%2C462&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-highlights-women-nano-entrepreneurs-resilience-in-mindanao-at-world-bank-ateneo-forum\/\">SEDPI Highlights Women Nano-Entrepreneurs\u2019 Resilience in Mindanao at World Bank-Ateneo Forum<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-03-30T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 30, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In celebration of Women\u2019s Month, the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt), in partnership with the World Bank and the Australian Embassy, held a landmark forum on \u201cWomen Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion.\u201d One of the event\u2019s highlights was the presentation of a field-based study by Vincent Rapisura, President of SEDPI, focusing on the resilience of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-highlights-women-nano-entrepreneurs-resilience-in-mindanao-at-world-bank-ateneo-forum\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI Highlights Women Nano-Entrepreneurs\u2019 Resilience in Mindanao at World Bank-Ateneo Forum<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"56328\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/resilience-of-women-entrepreneurs-in-mindanao-and-the-impact-of-access-to-finance-and-digital-technologies-presentation-transcript\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wb women entrepreneurship presentation 250326\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/wb-women-entrepreneurship-presentation-250326.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/resilience-of-women-entrepreneurs-in-mindanao-and-the-impact-of-access-to-finance-and-digital-technologies-presentation-transcript\/\">Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs in Mindanao and the Impact of Access to Finance and Digital Technologies &#8211; Presentation Transcript<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-03-29T16:09:47+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The following is the transcript of the paper presentation delivered by Vince Rapisura, President of the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) and Lecturer at Ateneo de Manila University, during the forum \u201cWomen Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion.\u201d The event was held at the Ateneo de Manila University on March 20, 2025, and co-organized by the\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/resilience-of-women-entrepreneurs-in-mindanao-and-the-impact-of-access-to-finance-and-digital-technologies-presentation-transcript\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs in Mindanao and the Impact of Access to Finance and Digital Technologies &#8211; Presentation Transcript<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17th-branch-Maco-Davao1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17th-branch-Maco-Davao1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17th-branch-Maco-Davao1.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17th-branch-Maco-Davao1.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"55291\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-kanegosyo-opens-17th-branch-expanding-support-for-nanoenterprises\/17th-branch-maco-davao1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17th-branch-Maco-Davao1.png?fit=1112%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1112,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"17th branch &#8211; Maco Davao1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17th-branch-Maco-Davao1.png?fit=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17th-branch-Maco-Davao1.png?fit=1024%2C663&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-kanegosyo-opens-17th-branch-expanding-support-for-nanoenterprises\/\">SEDPI KaNegosyo Opens 17th Branch, Expanding Support for Nanoenterprises<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-02-28T20:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 28, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Strengthening Communities Through Sustainable Finance SEDPI KaNegosyo proudly marks another milestone with the grand opening of its 17th branch, a testament to its unwavering commitment to empowering nanoenterprises across the country. With this expansion, SEDPI continues to provide sustainable financial solutions, social protection, and housing support, fostering economic resilience among small business owners. &#8220;Our mission\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-kanegosyo-opens-17th-branch-expanding-support-for-nanoenterprises\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI KaNegosyo Opens 17th Branch, Expanding Support for Nanoenterprises<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"57334\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1.jpg?fit=1415%2C1077&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1415,1077\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"admu rp 240425 mvr1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1.jpg?fit=300%2C228&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/admu-rp-240425-mvr1.jpg?fit=1024%2C779&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/management-and-supervision-of-microfinance-operations\/\">Management and Supervision of Microfinance Operations<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-02-15T23:40:15+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 15, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the\u00a0Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: This course equips branch managers with essential skills in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling microfinance operations. Participants will explore conflict resolution, customer service, delinquency cost management, team supervision, and internal controls to enhance branch efficiency, staff performance, and financial sustainability in\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/management-and-supervision-of-microfinance-operations\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Management and Supervision of Microfinance Operations<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overstaying-Ka-Na-Ba-Abroad.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overstaying-Ka-Na-Ba-Abroad.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overstaying-Ka-Na-Ba-Abroad.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overstaying-Ka-Na-Ba-Abroad.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60816\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/delinquency-management-nedp\/overstaying-ka-na-ba-abroad\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overstaying-Ka-Na-Ba-Abroad.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Overstaying Ka Na Ba Abroad\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overstaying-Ka-Na-Ba-Abroad.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Overstaying-Ka-Na-Ba-Abroad.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/delinquency-management-nedp\/\">Delinquency Management<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-01-17T15:59:35+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 17, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the&nbsp;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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/delinquency-management-nedp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Delinquency Management<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tropy-life-o-Real-life-Kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tropy-life-o-Real-life-Kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tropy-life-o-Real-life-Kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tropy-life-o-Real-life-Kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60817\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/islamic-finance-101-principles-and-practices-for-microfinance-practitioners\/tropy-life-o-real-life-kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tropy-life-o-Real-life-Kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tropy life o Real life Kilalanin ang sarili para sa maayos na buhay\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tropy-life-o-Real-life-Kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tropy-life-o-Real-life-Kilalanin-ang-sarili-para-sa-maayos-na-buhay.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/islamic-finance-101-principles-and-practices-for-microfinance-practitioners\/\">Islamic Finance 101: Principles and Practices for Microfinance Practitioners<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2025-01-08T16:30:43+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 8, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the&nbsp;Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: Discover the foundations of Islamic finance and its applications in microfinance. This course covers Shari\u2019ah-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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/islamic-finance-101-principles-and-practices-for-microfinance-practitioners\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Islamic Finance 101: Principles and Practices for Microfinance Practitioners<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"61144\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/reconceptualizing\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?fit=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,2000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"reconceptualizing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/reconceptualizing.png?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/reconceptualizing-the-nano-enterprise-a-transaction-cost-view-of-the-smallest-business-enterprise\/\">Reconceptualizing the Nano-Enterprise: A Transaction Cost View of the Smallest Business Enterprise<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by SEDPI<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-07-09T10:06:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 9, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Roberto Nolan Galang and&nbsp;Mariel Vincent Rapisura (Presented at the Academy of Management on July 9, 2024 in Chicago Illinois.) ABSTRACT This exploratory study characterizes the nano-enterprise &#8212; or the single-person enterprise &#8212; as a distinct category of firms that constitutes a significant pillar for economic activity and poverty alleviation in many parts of the world,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/reconceptualizing-the-nano-enterprise-a-transaction-cost-view-of-the-smallest-business-enterprise\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Reconceptualizing the Nano-Enterprise: A Transaction Cost View of the Smallest Business Enterprise<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vince-Rapisura-Advocates-for-Financial-Wellness-Among-Doctors-and-Democratization-of-Beauty-at-Dermatology-Event.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vince-Rapisura-Advocates-for-Financial-Wellness-Among-Doctors-and-Democratization-of-Beauty-at-Dermatology-Event.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vince-Rapisura-Advocates-for-Financial-Wellness-Among-Doctors-and-Democratization-of-Beauty-at-Dermatology-Event.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vince-Rapisura-Advocates-for-Financial-Wellness-Among-Doctors-and-Democratization-of-Beauty-at-Dermatology-Event.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"40350\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/vince-rapisura-advocates-for-financial-wellness-among-doctors-and-democratization-of-beauty-at-dermatology-event\/vince-rapisura-advocates-for-financial-wellness-among-doctors-and-democratization-of-beauty-at-dermatology-event\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vince-Rapisura-Advocates-for-Financial-Wellness-Among-Doctors-and-Democratization-of-Beauty-at-Dermatology-Event.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vince Rapisura Advocates for Financial Wellness Among Doctors and Democratization of Beauty at Dermatology Event\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vince-Rapisura-Advocates-for-Financial-Wellness-Among-Doctors-and-Democratization-of-Beauty-at-Dermatology-Event.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vince-Rapisura-Advocates-for-Financial-Wellness-Among-Doctors-and-Democratization-of-Beauty-at-Dermatology-Event.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/vince-rapisura-advocates-for-financial-wellness-among-doctors-and-democratization-of-beauty-at-dermatology-event\/\">Vince Rapisura Advocates for Financial Wellness Among Doctors and Democratization of Beauty at Dermatology Event<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-04-25T10:10:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 25, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/vince-rapisura-advocates-for-financial-wellness-among-doctors-and-democratization-of-beauty-at-dermatology-event\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Vince Rapisura Advocates for Financial Wellness Among Doctors and Democratization of Beauty at Dermatology Event<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nanoenterprises-Confront-Inflation-A-Mixed-Recovery-Landscape-in-Early-2023-Update-19-of-SEDPIs-Rapid-Community-Assessment-RCA-January-March-2023.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nanoenterprises-Confront-Inflation-A-Mixed-Recovery-Landscape-in-Early-2023-Update-19-of-SEDPIs-Rapid-Community-Assessment-RCA-January-March-2023.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nanoenterprises-Confront-Inflation-A-Mixed-Recovery-Landscape-in-Early-2023-Update-19-of-SEDPIs-Rapid-Community-Assessment-RCA-January-March-2023.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nanoenterprises-Confront-Inflation-A-Mixed-Recovery-Landscape-in-Early-2023-Update-19-of-SEDPIs-Rapid-Community-Assessment-RCA-January-March-2023.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"38174\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/nanoenterprises-confront-inflation-a-mixed-recovery-landscape-in-early-2023-update-19-of-sedpis-rapid-community-assessment-rca-january-march-2023\/nanoenterprises-confront-inflation-a-mixed-recovery-landscape-in-early-2023-update-19-of-sedpis-rapid-community-assessment-rca-january-march-2023\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nanoenterprises-Confront-Inflation-A-Mixed-Recovery-Landscape-in-Early-2023-Update-19-of-SEDPIs-Rapid-Community-Assessment-RCA-January-March-2023.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Nanoenterprises Confront Inflation A Mixed Recovery Landscape in Early 2023 Update 19 of SEDPI\u2019s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA) January &#8211; March 2023\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nanoenterprises-Confront-Inflation-A-Mixed-Recovery-Landscape-in-Early-2023-Update-19-of-SEDPIs-Rapid-Community-Assessment-RCA-January-March-2023.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nanoenterprises-Confront-Inflation-A-Mixed-Recovery-Landscape-in-Early-2023-Update-19-of-SEDPIs-Rapid-Community-Assessment-RCA-January-March-2023.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/nanoenterprises-confront-inflation-a-mixed-recovery-landscape-in-early-2023-update-19-of-sedpis-rapid-community-assessment-rca-january-march-2023\/\">Nanoenterprises Confront Inflation: A Mixed Recovery Landscape in Early 2023 Update 19 of SEDPI\u2019s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA) January &#8211; March 2023<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-30T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 30, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/nanoenterprises-confront-inflation-a-mixed-recovery-landscape-in-early-2023-update-19-of-sedpis-rapid-community-assessment-rca-january-march-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Nanoenterprises Confront Inflation: A Mixed Recovery Landscape in Early 2023 Update 19 of SEDPI\u2019s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA) January &#8211; March 2023<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Philippines-Advocates-for-Comprehensive-Housing-Solutions-at-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Philippines-Advocates-for-Comprehensive-Housing-Solutions-at-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Philippines-Advocates-for-Comprehensive-Housing-Solutions-at-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Philippines-Advocates-for-Comprehensive-Housing-Solutions-at-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60955\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/habitat-for-humanity-philippines-advocates-for-comprehensive-housing-solutions-at-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/habitat-for-humanity-philippines-advocates-for-comprehensive-housing-solutions-at-2nd-socialized-housing-summit-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Philippines-Advocates-for-Comprehensive-Housing-Solutions-at-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Habitat for Humanity Philippines Advocates for Comprehensive Housing Solutions at 2nd Socialized Housing Summit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Philippines-Advocates-for-Comprehensive-Housing-Solutions-at-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Habitat-for-Humanity-Philippines-Advocates-for-Comprehensive-Housing-Solutions-at-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/habitat-for-humanity-philippines-advocates-for-comprehensive-housing-solutions-at-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\">Habitat for Humanity Philippines Advocates for Comprehensive Housing Solutions at 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-25T22:17:46+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/habitat-for-humanity-philippines-advocates-for-comprehensive-housing-solutions-at-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Habitat for Humanity Philippines Advocates for Comprehensive Housing Solutions at 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dean-Roberto-Galang-Ushers-in-Collaborative-Efforts-at-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dean-Roberto-Galang-Ushers-in-Collaborative-Efforts-at-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dean-Roberto-Galang-Ushers-in-Collaborative-Efforts-at-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dean-Roberto-Galang-Ushers-in-Collaborative-Efforts-at-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60956\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/dean-roberto-galang-ushers-in-collaborative-efforts-at-socialized-housing-summit\/dean-roberto-galang-ushers-in-collaborative-efforts-at-socialized-housing-summit-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dean-Roberto-Galang-Ushers-in-Collaborative-Efforts-at-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dean Roberto Galang Ushers in Collaborative Efforts at Socialized Housing Summit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dean-Roberto-Galang-Ushers-in-Collaborative-Efforts-at-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dean-Roberto-Galang-Ushers-in-Collaborative-Efforts-at-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/dean-roberto-galang-ushers-in-collaborative-efforts-at-socialized-housing-summit\/\">Dean Roberto Galang Ushers in Collaborative Efforts at Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-25T22:15:29+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8217; housing crisis.&nbsp; Dean Galang acknowledged the gravity of the situation, noting the distressing shortfall in socialized housing units\u2014the demand being\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/dean-roberto-galang-ushers-in-collaborative-efforts-at-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Dean Roberto Galang Ushers in Collaborative Efforts at Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Xavier-Universitys-Pioneering-Approach-to-DisasterResilient-Communities-The-Xavier-Ecoville-Story.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Xavier-Universitys-Pioneering-Approach-to-DisasterResilient-Communities-The-Xavier-Ecoville-Story.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Xavier-Universitys-Pioneering-Approach-to-DisasterResilient-Communities-The-Xavier-Ecoville-Story.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Xavier-Universitys-Pioneering-Approach-to-DisasterResilient-Communities-The-Xavier-Ecoville-Story.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60957\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/xavier-universitys-pioneering-approach-to-disaster-resilient-communities-the-xavier-ecoville-story\/xavier-universitys-pioneering-approach-to-disasterresilient-communities-the-xavier-ecoville-story\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Xavier-Universitys-Pioneering-Approach-to-DisasterResilient-Communities-The-Xavier-Ecoville-Story.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Xavier Universitys Pioneering Approach to DisasterResilient Communities The Xavier Ecoville Story\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Xavier-Universitys-Pioneering-Approach-to-DisasterResilient-Communities-The-Xavier-Ecoville-Story.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Xavier-Universitys-Pioneering-Approach-to-DisasterResilient-Communities-The-Xavier-Ecoville-Story.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/xavier-universitys-pioneering-approach-to-disaster-resilient-communities-the-xavier-ecoville-story\/\">Xavier University&#8217;s Pioneering Approach to Disaster-Resilient Communities: The Xavier Ecoville Story<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-25T12:22:05+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Cagayan de Oro, Philippines \u2013 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,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/xavier-universitys-pioneering-approach-to-disaster-resilient-communities-the-xavier-ecoville-story\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Xavier University&#8217;s Pioneering Approach to Disaster-Resilient Communities: The Xavier Ecoville Story<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Is-Housing-the-Next-Frontier-in-Microfinance-SEDPIs-Vision-for-Accessible-and-Sustainable-Housing-Solution.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Is-Housing-the-Next-Frontier-in-Microfinance-SEDPIs-Vision-for-Accessible-and-Sustainable-Housing-Solution.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Is-Housing-the-Next-Frontier-in-Microfinance-SEDPIs-Vision-for-Accessible-and-Sustainable-Housing-Solution.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Is-Housing-the-Next-Frontier-in-Microfinance-SEDPIs-Vision-for-Accessible-and-Sustainable-Housing-Solution.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60958\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/is-housing-the-next-frontier-in-microfinance-sedpis-vision-for-accessible-and-sustainable-housing-solutions\/is-housing-the-next-frontier-in-microfinance-sedpis-vision-for-accessible-and-sustainable-housing-solution\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Is-Housing-the-Next-Frontier-in-Microfinance-SEDPIs-Vision-for-Accessible-and-Sustainable-Housing-Solution.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Is Housing the Next Frontier in Microfinance SEDPIs Vision for Accessible and Sustainable Housing Solution\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Is-Housing-the-Next-Frontier-in-Microfinance-SEDPIs-Vision-for-Accessible-and-Sustainable-Housing-Solution.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Is-Housing-the-Next-Frontier-in-Microfinance-SEDPIs-Vision-for-Accessible-and-Sustainable-Housing-Solution.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/is-housing-the-next-frontier-in-microfinance-sedpis-vision-for-accessible-and-sustainable-housing-solutions\/\">Is Housing the Next Frontier in Microfinance? SEDPI&#8217;s Vision for Accessible and Sustainable Housing Solutions<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-25T12:17:24+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/is-housing-the-next-frontier-in-microfinance-sedpis-vision-for-accessible-and-sustainable-housing-solutions\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Is Housing the Next Frontier in Microfinance? SEDPI&#8217;s Vision for Accessible and Sustainable Housing Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ASA-Philippines-Foundation-Showcases-Impactful-Home-Financing-Solutions-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ASA-Philippines-Foundation-Showcases-Impactful-Home-Financing-Solutions-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ASA-Philippines-Foundation-Showcases-Impactful-Home-Financing-Solutions-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ASA-Philippines-Foundation-Showcases-Impactful-Home-Financing-Solutions-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60959\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/asa-philippines-foundation-showcases-impactful-home-financing-solutions-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/asa-philippines-foundation-showcases-impactful-home-financing-solutions-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ASA-Philippines-Foundation-Showcases-Impactful-Home-Financing-Solutions-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ASA Philippines Foundation Showcases Impactful Home Financing Solutions at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ASA-Philippines-Foundation-Showcases-Impactful-Home-Financing-Solutions-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ASA-Philippines-Foundation-Showcases-Impactful-Home-Financing-Solutions-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/asa-philippines-foundation-showcases-impactful-home-financing-solutions-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\">ASA Philippines Foundation Showcases Impactful Home Financing Solutions at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-25T12:14:02+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/asa-philippines-foundation-showcases-impactful-home-financing-solutions-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ASA Philippines Foundation Showcases Impactful Home Financing Solutions at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Addressing-the-Housing-Affordability-Crisis-Insights-from-Dr.-Marife-M.-Ballesteros-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Addressing-the-Housing-Affordability-Crisis-Insights-from-Dr.-Marife-M.-Ballesteros-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Addressing-the-Housing-Affordability-Crisis-Insights-from-Dr.-Marife-M.-Ballesteros-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Addressing-the-Housing-Affordability-Crisis-Insights-from-Dr.-Marife-M.-Ballesteros-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60960\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/addressing-the-housing-affordability-crisis-insights-from-dr-marife-m-ballesteros-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/addressing-the-housing-affordability-crisis-insights-from-dr-marife-m-ballesteros-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Addressing-the-Housing-Affordability-Crisis-Insights-from-Dr.-Marife-M.-Ballesteros-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis Insights from Dr. Marife M. Ballesteros at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Addressing-the-Housing-Affordability-Crisis-Insights-from-Dr.-Marife-M.-Ballesteros-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Addressing-the-Housing-Affordability-Crisis-Insights-from-Dr.-Marife-M.-Ballesteros-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/addressing-the-housing-affordability-crisis-insights-from-dr-marife-m-ballesteros-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\">Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis: Insights from Dr. Marife M. Ballesteros at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-25T12:06:58+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 25, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/addressing-the-housing-affordability-crisis-insights-from-dr-marife-m-ballesteros-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Addressing the Housing Affordability Crisis: Insights from Dr. Marife M. Ballesteros at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Summit-Concludes-with-Strategic-Blueprint-for-Housing-Crisis-Resolution.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Summit-Concludes-with-Strategic-Blueprint-for-Housing-Crisis-Resolution.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Summit-Concludes-with-Strategic-Blueprint-for-Housing-Crisis-Resolution.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Summit-Concludes-with-Strategic-Blueprint-for-Housing-Crisis-Resolution.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36908\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/summit-concludes-with-strategic-blueprint-for-housing-crisis-resolution\/summit-concludes-with-strategic-blueprint-for-housing-crisis-resolution\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Summit-Concludes-with-Strategic-Blueprint-for-Housing-Crisis-Resolution.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Summit Concludes with Strategic Blueprint for Housing Crisis Resolution\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Summit-Concludes-with-Strategic-Blueprint-for-Housing-Crisis-Resolution.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Summit-Concludes-with-Strategic-Blueprint-for-Housing-Crisis-Resolution.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/summit-concludes-with-strategic-blueprint-for-housing-crisis-resolution\/\">Summit Concludes with Strategic Blueprint for Housing Crisis Resolution<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-20T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 20, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8217; housing backlog. Emphasizing the commitment of Senator Risa Hontiveros to champion housing issues in her legislative agenda, Rapisura outlined a strategic approach to\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/summit-concludes-with-strategic-blueprint-for-housing-crisis-resolution\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Summit Concludes with Strategic Blueprint for Housing Crisis Resolution<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Empowering-Urban-Poor-The-Imperative-Integration-of-Peoples-Plans-in-4PH-Housing-Program.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Empowering-Urban-Poor-The-Imperative-Integration-of-Peoples-Plans-in-4PH-Housing-Program.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Empowering-Urban-Poor-The-Imperative-Integration-of-Peoples-Plans-in-4PH-Housing-Program.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Empowering-Urban-Poor-The-Imperative-Integration-of-Peoples-Plans-in-4PH-Housing-Program.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36905\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/empowering-urban-poor-the-imperative-integration-of-peoples-plans-in-4ph-housing-program\/empowering-urban-poor-the-imperative-integration-of-peoples-plans-in-4ph-housing-program\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Empowering-Urban-Poor-The-Imperative-Integration-of-Peoples-Plans-in-4PH-Housing-Program.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Empowering Urban Poor The Imperative Integration of People&#8217;s Plans in 4PH Housing Program\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Empowering-Urban-Poor-The-Imperative-Integration-of-Peoples-Plans-in-4PH-Housing-Program.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Empowering-Urban-Poor-The-Imperative-Integration-of-Peoples-Plans-in-4PH-Housing-Program.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/empowering-urban-poor-the-imperative-integration-of-peoples-plans-in-4ph-housing-program\/\">Empowering Urban Poor: The Imperative Integration of People&#8217;s Plans in 4PH Housing Program<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-20T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 20, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In a compelling presentation at the 2nd socialized housing summit, Buboy Magahis highlighted the pressing need for incorporating people&#8217;s plans into the Philippines&#8217; Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program, advocating for a more inclusive and sustainable approach to address the nation&#8217;s housing crisis. Hosted by ACSent and SEDPI at Ateneo de Manila University, the\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/empowering-urban-poor-the-imperative-integration-of-peoples-plans-in-4ph-housing-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Empowering Urban Poor: The Imperative Integration of People&#8217;s Plans in 4PH Housing Program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pag-IBIGs-Response-to-the-Deep-Socialized-Housing-Shortage-GLAD-Program-and-Countryside-Housing-Initiatives.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pag-IBIGs-Response-to-the-Deep-Socialized-Housing-Shortage-GLAD-Program-and-Countryside-Housing-Initiatives.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pag-IBIGs-Response-to-the-Deep-Socialized-Housing-Shortage-GLAD-Program-and-Countryside-Housing-Initiatives.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pag-IBIGs-Response-to-the-Deep-Socialized-Housing-Shortage-GLAD-Program-and-Countryside-Housing-Initiatives.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36911\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/pag-ibigs-response-to-the-deep-socialized-housing-shortage-glad-program-and-countryside-housing-initiatives\/pag-ibigs-response-to-the-deep-socialized-housing-shortage-glad-program-and-countryside-housing-initiatives\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pag-IBIGs-Response-to-the-Deep-Socialized-Housing-Shortage-GLAD-Program-and-Countryside-Housing-Initiatives.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pag-IBIG&#8217;s Response to the Deep Socialized Housing Shortage GLAD Program and Countryside Housing Initiatives\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pag-IBIGs-Response-to-the-Deep-Socialized-Housing-Shortage-GLAD-Program-and-Countryside-Housing-Initiatives.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pag-IBIGs-Response-to-the-Deep-Socialized-Housing-Shortage-GLAD-Program-and-Countryside-Housing-Initiatives.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/pag-ibigs-response-to-the-deep-socialized-housing-shortage-glad-program-and-countryside-housing-initiatives\/\">Pag-IBIG&#8217;s Response to the Deep Socialized Housing Shortage: GLAD Program and Countryside Housing Initiatives<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-20T01:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 20, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">At the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit held at the Ateneo de Manila University, Pag-IBIG&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, Marilene Acosta, highlighted the drastic drop in socialized housing production for 2023 and outlined the institution&#8217;s strategic initiatives to address this pressing concern. Acosta reported a distressing figure, revealing that in 2023, the production of socialized housing units\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/pag-ibigs-response-to-the-deep-socialized-housing-shortage-glad-program-and-countryside-housing-initiatives\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Pag-IBIG&#8217;s Response to the Deep Socialized Housing Shortage: GLAD Program and Countryside Housing Initiatives<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Citihub-Founder-Panya-Boonsirithum-Advocates-for-Affordable-Urban-Housing-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Citihub-Founder-Panya-Boonsirithum-Advocates-for-Affordable-Urban-Housing-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Citihub-Founder-Panya-Boonsirithum-Advocates-for-Affordable-Urban-Housing-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Citihub-Founder-Panya-Boonsirithum-Advocates-for-Affordable-Urban-Housing-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36933\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/citihub-founder-panya-boonsirithum-advocates-for-affordable-urban-housing-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/citihub-founder-panya-boonsirithum-advocates-for-affordable-urban-housing-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Citihub-Founder-Panya-Boonsirithum-Advocates-for-Affordable-Urban-Housing-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Citihub Founder Panya Boonsirithum Advocates for Affordable Urban Housing at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Citihub-Founder-Panya-Boonsirithum-Advocates-for-Affordable-Urban-Housing-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Citihub-Founder-Panya-Boonsirithum-Advocates-for-Affordable-Urban-Housing-at-the-2nd-Socialized-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/citihub-founder-panya-boonsirithum-advocates-for-affordable-urban-housing-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\">Citihub Founder Panya Boonsirithum Advocates for Affordable Urban Housing at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-19T14:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 19, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8217;s housing crisis. Organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSent) and Social Enterprise Development Partnerships Inc. (SEDPI), the summit\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/citihub-founder-panya-boonsirithum-advocates-for-affordable-urban-housing-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Citihub Founder Panya Boonsirithum Advocates for Affordable Urban Housing at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OSHDP-Advocates-for-Robust-Partnerships-and-Data-Driven-Strategies-in-Socialized-Housing.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OSHDP-Advocates-for-Robust-Partnerships-and-Data-Driven-Strategies-in-Socialized-Housing.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OSHDP-Advocates-for-Robust-Partnerships-and-Data-Driven-Strategies-in-Socialized-Housing.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OSHDP-Advocates-for-Robust-Partnerships-and-Data-Driven-Strategies-in-Socialized-Housing.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36930\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/oshdp-advocates-for-robust-partnerships-and-data-driven-strategies-in-socialized-housing\/oshdp-advocates-for-robust-partnerships-and-data-driven-strategies-in-socialized-housing\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OSHDP-Advocates-for-Robust-Partnerships-and-Data-Driven-Strategies-in-Socialized-Housing.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OSHDP Advocates for Robust Partnerships and Data-Driven Strategies in Socialized Housing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OSHDP-Advocates-for-Robust-Partnerships-and-Data-Driven-Strategies-in-Socialized-Housing.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OSHDP-Advocates-for-Robust-Partnerships-and-Data-Driven-Strategies-in-Socialized-Housing.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/oshdp-advocates-for-robust-partnerships-and-data-driven-strategies-in-socialized-housing\/\">OSHDP Advocates for Robust Partnerships and Data-Driven Strategies in Socialized Housing<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-19T14:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 19, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8217;s urgent housing needs. Organized by\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/oshdp-advocates-for-robust-partnerships-and-data-driven-strategies-in-socialized-housing\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: OSHDP Advocates for Robust Partnerships and Data-Driven Strategies in Socialized Housing<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gawad-Kalinga.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gawad-Kalinga.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gawad-Kalinga.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gawad-Kalinga.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36927\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/gawad-kalinga-ateneo-unveils-success-in-building-communities-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/gawad-kalinga\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gawad-Kalinga.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Gawad Kalinga\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gawad-Kalinga.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Gawad-Kalinga.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/gawad-kalinga-ateneo-unveils-success-in-building-communities-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\">Gawad Kalinga Ateneo Unveils Success in Building Communities at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-19T14:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 19, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">At the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Ms. Norlie Corneby of Gawad Kalinga Ateneo shared a profound narrative of community transformation and resilience, illustrating the organization&#8217;s triumphs in socialized housing. Held on March 18-19, 2024, at the Ateneo de Manila University, the summit, organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSent) and Social Enterprise Development\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/gawad-kalinga-ateneo-unveils-success-in-building-communities-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Gawad Kalinga Ateneo Unveils Success in Building Communities at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SHFC-Aims-to-Transform-Lives-with-Resilient-Communities-Amid-Housing-Challenges.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SHFC-Aims-to-Transform-Lives-with-Resilient-Communities-Amid-Housing-Challenges.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SHFC-Aims-to-Transform-Lives-with-Resilient-Communities-Amid-Housing-Challenges.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SHFC-Aims-to-Transform-Lives-with-Resilient-Communities-Amid-Housing-Challenges.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36922\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/shfc-aims-to-transform-lives-with-resilient-communities-amid-housing-challenges\/shfc-aims-to-transform-lives-with-resilient-communities-amid-housing-challenges\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SHFC-Aims-to-Transform-Lives-with-Resilient-Communities-Amid-Housing-Challenges.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SHFC Aims to Transform Lives with Resilient Communities Amid Housing Challenges\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SHFC-Aims-to-Transform-Lives-with-Resilient-Communities-Amid-Housing-Challenges.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SHFC-Aims-to-Transform-Lives-with-Resilient-Communities-Amid-Housing-Challenges.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/shfc-aims-to-transform-lives-with-resilient-communities-amid-housing-challenges\/\">SHFC Aims to Transform Lives with Resilient Communities Amid Housing Challenges<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-19T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 19, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">At the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit held at Ateneo de Manila University, Atty. Junefe G. Payot from the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) presented an approach to combat the Philippines&#8217; housing backlog through resilient community-driven projects. Amidst a critical period where the production of socialized housing units plummeted to an all-time low in 2023, SHFC&#8217;s\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/shfc-aims-to-transform-lives-with-resilient-communities-amid-housing-challenges\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SHFC Aims to Transform Lives with Resilient Communities Amid Housing Challenges<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DENRs-Engr.-Romeo-P.-Verzosa-Outlines-Land-Titling-Reform-.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DENRs-Engr.-Romeo-P.-Verzosa-Outlines-Land-Titling-Reform-.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DENRs-Engr.-Romeo-P.-Verzosa-Outlines-Land-Titling-Reform-.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DENRs-Engr.-Romeo-P.-Verzosa-Outlines-Land-Titling-Reform-.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36919\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/denrs-engr-romeo-p-verzosa-outlines-land-titling-reform-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/denrs-engr-romeo-p-verzosa-outlines-land-titling-reform\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DENRs-Engr.-Romeo-P.-Verzosa-Outlines-Land-Titling-Reform-.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DENR&#8217;s Engr. Romeo P. Verzosa Outlines Land Titling Reform\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DENRs-Engr.-Romeo-P.-Verzosa-Outlines-Land-Titling-Reform-.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DENRs-Engr.-Romeo-P.-Verzosa-Outlines-Land-Titling-Reform-.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/denrs-engr-romeo-p-verzosa-outlines-land-titling-reform-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\">DENR&#8217;s Engr. Romeo P. Verzosa Outlines Land Titling Reform at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-19T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 19, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The second day of the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, co-organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSent) and Social Enterprise Development Partnerships Inc. (SEDPI) on March 18-19, 2024, at Ateneo de Manila University, featured Engr. Romeo P. Verzosa, Assistant Director of the DENR &#8211; Land Management Bureau. His presentation provided an essential overview of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/denrs-engr-romeo-p-verzosa-outlines-land-titling-reform-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: DENR&#8217;s Engr. Romeo P. Verzosa Outlines Land Titling Reform at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Socialized-Housing-Production-Hits-Record-Low-SHDA-Highlights-Compliance-Challenges-at-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Socialized-Housing-Production-Hits-Record-Low-SHDA-Highlights-Compliance-Challenges-at-Housing-Summit.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Socialized-Housing-Production-Hits-Record-Low-SHDA-Highlights-Compliance-Challenges-at-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Socialized-Housing-Production-Hits-Record-Low-SHDA-Highlights-Compliance-Challenges-at-Housing-Summit.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36916\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/socialized-housing-production-hits-record-lowshda-highlights-compliance-challenges-at-housing-summit\/socialized-housing-production-hits-record-low-shda-highlights-compliance-challenges-at-housing-summit\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Socialized-Housing-Production-Hits-Record-Low-SHDA-Highlights-Compliance-Challenges-at-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Socialized Housing Production Hits Record Low, SHDA Highlights Compliance Challenges at Housing Summit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Socialized-Housing-Production-Hits-Record-Low-SHDA-Highlights-Compliance-Challenges-at-Housing-Summit.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Socialized-Housing-Production-Hits-Record-Low-SHDA-Highlights-Compliance-Challenges-at-Housing-Summit.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/socialized-housing-production-hits-record-lowshda-highlights-compliance-challenges-at-housing-summit\/\">Socialized Housing Production Hits Record Low,SHDA Highlights Compliance Challenges at Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-19T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 19, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">During the enlightening 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Santiago F. Ducay from the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) presented a concerning update on the state of socialized housing in the Philippines. The year 2023 saw the production of socialized housing units plummet to a historic low since 2001, with only 10,113 units completed. This stark\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/socialized-housing-production-hits-record-lowshda-highlights-compliance-challenges-at-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Socialized Housing Production Hits Record Low,SHDA Highlights Compliance Challenges at Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"36899\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/senator-risa-hontiveros-advocates-for-innovative-social-housing-solutions-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n.jpg?fit=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/431783426_756604396439631_3237166754210379699_n.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/senator-risa-hontiveros-advocates-for-innovative-social-housing-solutions-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\">Senator Risa Hontiveros Advocates for Innovative Social Housing Solutions at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-03-18T12:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 18, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Manila, Philippines \u2013 At the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit held at Ateneo de Manila University, Senator Risa Hontiveros delivered a compelling speech, outlining the dire need for innovative and inclusive solutions to the Philippines&#8217; housing crisis. Addressing a gathering of developers, microfinance institutions, academes and housing advocates, Senator Hontiveros emphasized the dream of every Filipino\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/senator-risa-hontiveros-advocates-for-innovative-social-housing-solutions-at-the-2nd-socialized-housing-summit\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Senator Risa Hontiveros Advocates for Innovative Social Housing Solutions at the 2nd Socialized Housing Summit<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Empowering-the-Marginalized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Empowering-the-Marginalized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Empowering-the-Marginalized.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Empowering-the-Marginalized.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"30924\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/empowering-the-marginalized-sedpis-innovative-path-in-nanoenterprise-development\/empowering-the-marginalized\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Empowering-the-Marginalized.jpg?fit=500%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Empowering the Marginalized\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Empowering-the-Marginalized.jpg?fit=208%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Empowering-the-Marginalized.jpg?fit=500%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/empowering-the-marginalized-sedpis-innovative-path-in-nanoenterprise-development\/\">Empowering the Marginalized: SEDPI&#8217;s Innovative Path in Nanoenterprise Development<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2024-01-14T16:29:02+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 14, 2024<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Empowering the Marginalized: SEDPI&#8217;s Innovative Path in Nanoenterprise DevelopmentVince RapisuraJanuary 11, 2024 Established in 2004, the SEDPI Group of Social Enterprises focuses on empowering marginalized Filipino communities via sustainable nanoenterprise growth. Their multifaceted approach includes nanofinancing, social investments, and financial education, addressing poverty and promoting financial stability. Despite advances in microfinance, poverty and high indebtedness\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/empowering-the-marginalized-sedpis-innovative-path-in-nanoenterprise-development\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Empowering the Marginalized: SEDPI&#8217;s Innovative Path in Nanoenterprise Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-KaNegosyo-Revolutionizing-Microfinance-in-Mindanao.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-KaNegosyo-Revolutionizing-Microfinance-in-Mindanao.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-KaNegosyo-Revolutionizing-Microfinance-in-Mindanao.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-KaNegosyo-Revolutionizing-Microfinance-in-Mindanao.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"26616\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-kanegosyo-revolutionizing-microfinance-in-mindanao\/sedpi-kanegosyo-revolutionizing-microfinance-in-mindanao\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-KaNegosyo-Revolutionizing-Microfinance-in-Mindanao.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SEDPI KaNegosyo Revolutionizing Microfinance in Mindanao\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-KaNegosyo-Revolutionizing-Microfinance-in-Mindanao.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-KaNegosyo-Revolutionizing-Microfinance-in-Mindanao.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-kanegosyo-revolutionizing-microfinance-in-mindanao\/\">SEDPI KaNegosyo: Revolutionizing Microfinance in Mindanao<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-11-10T10:10:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 10, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur \u2013 SEDPI KaNegosyo, a pioneer in microfinance, continues to set itself apart from conventional microfinance institutions with its innovative approach to financial services, particularly in the thriving communities of Mindanao. Since its inception, SEDPI KaNegosyo has been on an impressive trajectory of growth. From a modest beginning with two branches\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-kanegosyo-revolutionizing-microfinance-in-mindanao\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI KaNegosyo: Revolutionizing Microfinance in Mindanao<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-and-Land-Bank-of-the-Philippines-Strengthening-Ties-for-Sustainable-Development.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-and-Land-Bank-of-the-Philippines-Strengthening-Ties-for-Sustainable-Development.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-and-Land-Bank-of-the-Philippines-Strengthening-Ties-for-Sustainable-Development.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-and-Land-Bank-of-the-Philippines-Strengthening-Ties-for-Sustainable-Development.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"26617\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-kanegosyo-revolutionizing-microfinance-in-mindanao\/sedpi-and-land-bank-of-the-philippines-strengthening-ties-for-sustainable-development\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-and-Land-Bank-of-the-Philippines-Strengthening-Ties-for-Sustainable-Development.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SEDPI and Land Bank of the Philippines Strengthening Ties for Sustainable Development\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-and-Land-Bank-of-the-Philippines-Strengthening-Ties-for-Sustainable-Development.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/SEDPI-and-Land-Bank-of-the-Philippines-Strengthening-Ties-for-Sustainable-Development.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-and-land-bank-of-the-philippines-strengthening-ties-for-sustainable-development\/\">SEDPI and Land Bank of the Philippines: Strengthening Ties for Sustainable Development<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-11-10T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">November 10, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Rosario, Agusan del Sur &#8211; In a significant step towards enhancing their long-standing partnership, SEDPI hosted a comprehensive field visit for representatives from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) at their KaNegosyo Bayugan branch. This visit, involving key personnel from both organizations, served as a platform for collaborative discussion and strategic planning. The day\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-and-land-bank-of-the-philippines-strengthening-ties-for-sustainable-development\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI and Land Bank of the Philippines: Strengthening Ties for Sustainable Development<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Crafting-a-Future-of-Empowered-Health-with-SEDPI-and-ASMPH.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Crafting-a-Future-of-Empowered-Health-with-SEDPI-and-ASMPH.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Crafting-a-Future-of-Empowered-Health-with-SEDPI-and-ASMPH.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Crafting-a-Future-of-Empowered-Health-with-SEDPI-and-ASMPH.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"25428\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/symbiotic-synergies-crafting-a-future-of-empowered-health-with-sedpi-and-asmph\/crafting-a-future-of-empowered-health-with-sedpi-and-asmph\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Crafting-a-Future-of-Empowered-Health-with-SEDPI-and-ASMPH.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Crafting a Future of Empowered Health with SEDPI and ASMPH\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Crafting-a-Future-of-Empowered-Health-with-SEDPI-and-ASMPH.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Crafting-a-Future-of-Empowered-Health-with-SEDPI-and-ASMPH.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/symbiotic-synergies-crafting-a-future-of-empowered-health-with-sedpi-and-asmph\/\">Symbiotic Synergies: Crafting a Future of Empowered Health with SEDPI and ASMPH<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-10-10T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 10, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Esteemed Deans and respected colleagues, I am Vince Rapisura, 20 years with Ateneo, and proudly co-founding the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. or SEDPI in 2004 with Edwin Salonga. I stand before you to propose strategic partnership with the Ateneo School of Public Health and Medicine. Our group, spanning 8 organizations, envisions empowered Filipinos globally,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/symbiotic-synergies-crafting-a-future-of-empowered-health-with-sedpi-and-asmph\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Symbiotic Synergies: Crafting a Future of Empowered Health with SEDPI and ASMPH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Rice-Price-Cap-in-the-Philippines-Pros-Cons-and-Long-Term-Implications.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Rice-Price-Cap-in-the-Philippines-Pros-Cons-and-Long-Term-Implications.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Rice-Price-Cap-in-the-Philippines-Pros-Cons-and-Long-Term-Implications.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Rice-Price-Cap-in-the-Philippines-Pros-Cons-and-Long-Term-Implications.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"25431\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-rice-price-cap-in-the-philippines-pros-cons-and-long-term-implications\/the-rice-price-cap-in-the-philippines-pros-cons-and-long-term-implications\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Rice-Price-Cap-in-the-Philippines-Pros-Cons-and-Long-Term-Implications.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The Rice Price Cap in the Philippines Pros, Cons, and Long-Term Implications\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Rice-Price-Cap-in-the-Philippines-Pros-Cons-and-Long-Term-Implications.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Rice-Price-Cap-in-the-Philippines-Pros-Cons-and-Long-Term-Implications.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-rice-price-cap-in-the-philippines-pros-cons-and-long-term-implications\/\">The Rice Price Cap in the Philippines: Pros, Cons, and Long-Term Implications<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-09-11T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 11, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In the wake of soaring rice prices, the Philippines has found itself in the midst of a contentious debate over the imposition of a rice price ceiling. As the staple food of the nation, rice plays an integral role in the daily lives of millions, making its affordability and accessibility crucial. President Bongbong Marcos, wearing\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-rice-price-cap-in-the-philippines-pros-cons-and-long-term-implications\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Rice Price Cap in the Philippines: Pros, Cons, and Long-Term Implications<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-Philippines.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-Philippines.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-Philippines.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-Philippines.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"23443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-philippines\/understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-philippines\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-Philippines.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Understanding the housing crisis in the Philippines\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-Philippines.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-Philippines.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-philippines\/\">Understanding the housing crisis in the Philippines<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-08-10T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 10, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Housing in the Philippines is a topic that doesn&#8217;t just hit close to home \u2013 it IS home. Sadly, it&#8217;s a topic also rife with serious issues. As of 2018, there were over 6 million units of housing backlog in our country, a staggering statistic stemming from the twin demons of unaffordable housing and inadequate\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/understanding-the-housing-crisis-in-the-philippines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Understanding the housing crisis in the Philippines<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-Philippines-An-overview.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-Philippines-An-overview.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-Philippines-An-overview.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-Philippines-An-overview.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"23154\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-philippines-an-overview\/regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-philippines-an-overview\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-Philippines-An-overview.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Regulatory landscape of microfinance in the Philippines An overview\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-Philippines-An-overview.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-Philippines-An-overview.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-philippines-an-overview\/\">Regulatory landscape of microfinance in the Philippines: An overview<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-07-31T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 31, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Microfinance has emerged as a critical tool for poverty alleviation and financial inclusion in the Philippines. The government has recognized its potential and has enacted several laws and regulations to promote and regulate the sector (Llanto &amp; Fukui, 2015). This paper examines the key regulations governing microfinance in the Philippines and their implications for the\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/regulatory-landscape-of-microfinance-in-the-philippines-an-overview\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Regulatory landscape of microfinance in the Philippines: An overview<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Power-to-the-Nano-How-SEDPI-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Power-to-the-Nano-How-SEDPI-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Power-to-the-Nano-How-SEDPI-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Power-to-the-Nano-How-SEDPI-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"23109\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/power-to-the-nano-how-sedpi-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better\/power-to-the-nano-how-sedpi-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Power-to-the-Nano-How-SEDPI-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Power to the Nano How SEDPI is shaking up economic norms for the better\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Power-to-the-Nano-How-SEDPI-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Power-to-the-Nano-How-SEDPI-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/power-to-the-nano-how-sedpi-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better\/\">Power to the Nano: How SEDPI is shaking up economic norms for the better<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-07-28T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 28, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The SEDPI Group of Social Enterprises is a Philippines-based organization that operates with the aim of alleviating poverty among Filipinos worldwide. Since its inception in 2004, it has grown to include eight collaborative organizations executing three key programs: SEDPI KaSosyo, SEDPI KaNegosyo, and Usapang Pera. These programs focus on social investments, nanofinancing, and financial education\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/power-to-the-nano-how-sedpi-is-shaking-up-economic-norms-for-the-better\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Power to the Nano: How SEDPI is shaking up economic norms for the better<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-and-PhilHealth-partnership-An-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-and-PhilHealth-partnership-An-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-and-PhilHealth-partnership-An-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-and-PhilHealth-partnership-An-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"23104\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-and-philhealth-partnership-an-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises\/sedpi-and-philhealth-partnership-an-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-and-PhilHealth-partnership-An-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SEDPI and PhilHealth partnership An empowering step towards accessible health insurance for nanoenterprises\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-and-PhilHealth-partnership-An-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-and-PhilHealth-partnership-An-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-and-philhealth-partnership-an-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises\/\">SEDPI and PhilHealth partnership: An empowering step towards accessible health insurance for nanoenterprises<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-07-27T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 27, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The significance of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act in the Philippines is undisputable. As a nation, we must ensure that healthcare is both accessible and affordable to every Filipino citizen, particularly those from marginalized sectors.\u00a0SEDPI, an organization that champions social investments, nanofinancing, and financial education to alleviate\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-and-philhealth-partnership-an-empowering-step-towards-accessible-health-insurance-for-nanoenterprises\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI and PhilHealth partnership: An empowering step towards accessible health insurance for nanoenterprises<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-at-19-Pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-at-19-Pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-at-19-Pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-at-19-Pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"23069\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-at-19-pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities\/sedpi-at-19-pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-at-19-Pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SEDPI at 19 Pioneering change and empowering communities\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-at-19-Pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SEDPI-at-19-Pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-at-19-pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities\/\">SEDPI at 19: Pioneering change and empowering communities<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-07-26T10:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 26, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Warm greetings to you all.\u00a0It fills me with immense joy and gratitude to stand before you on this significant occasion &#8211; the 19th anniversary of the SEDPI Group and the inauguration of our new headquarters in Rosario, Agusan del Sur. It&#8217;s wonderful to see so many familiar faces and new ones alike, as we come\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-at-19-pioneering-change-and-empowering-communities\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI at 19: Pioneering change and empowering communities<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Comparative-Overview-of-Nanoenterprises-Microenterprises-and-Gig-Economy-Jobs-Characteristics-Market-Factors-Risk-Resilience-and-Potential-Impact.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Comparative-Overview-of-Nanoenterprises-Microenterprises-and-Gig-Economy-Jobs-Characteristics-Market-Factors-Risk-Resilience-and-Potential-Impact.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Comparative-Overview-of-Nanoenterprises-Microenterprises-and-Gig-Economy-Jobs-Characteristics-Market-Factors-Risk-Resilience-and-Potential-Impact.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Comparative-Overview-of-Nanoenterprises-Microenterprises-and-Gig-Economy-Jobs-Characteristics-Market-Factors-Risk-Resilience-and-Potential-Impact.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"22829\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/comparative-overview-of-nanoenterprises-microenterprises-and-gig-economy-jobs-characteristics-market-factors-risk-resilience-and-potential-impact\/comparative-overview-of-nanoenterprises-microenterprises-and-gig-economy-jobs-characteristics-market-factors-risk-resilience-and-potential-impact\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Comparative-Overview-of-Nanoenterprises-Microenterprises-and-Gig-Economy-Jobs-Characteristics-Market-Factors-Risk-Resilience-and-Potential-Impact.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Comparative Overview of Nanoenterprises, Microenterprises, and Gig Economy Jobs Characteristics, Market Factors, Risk Resilience, and Potential Impact\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Comparative-Overview-of-Nanoenterprises-Microenterprises-and-Gig-Economy-Jobs-Characteristics-Market-Factors-Risk-Resilience-and-Potential-Impact.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Comparative-Overview-of-Nanoenterprises-Microenterprises-and-Gig-Economy-Jobs-Characteristics-Market-Factors-Risk-Resilience-and-Potential-Impact.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/comparative-overview-of-nanoenterprises-microenterprises-and-gig-economy-jobs-characteristics-market-factors-risk-resilience-and-potential-impact\/\">Comparative Overview of Nanoenterprises, Microenterprises, and Gig Economy Jobs: Characteristics, Market Factors, Risk Resilience, and Potential Impact<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-07-07T14:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 7, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Introduction Across the economic landscape of the developing world, one cannot overlook the proliferation of small scale enterprises that create a significant economic impact at the grassroots level. This intricate tapestry of economic activity, composed of nanoenterprises, microenterprises, and gig economy jobs, holds tremendous potential for poverty alleviation and socio-economic mobility. To unlock this potential,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/comparative-overview-of-nanoenterprises-microenterprises-and-gig-economy-jobs-characteristics-market-factors-risk-resilience-and-potential-impact\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Comparative Overview of Nanoenterprises, Microenterprises, and Gig Economy Jobs: Characteristics, Market Factors, Risk Resilience, and Potential Impact<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Reimagining-Farmers.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Reimagining-Farmers.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Reimagining-Farmers.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Reimagining-Farmers.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"22673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/reimagining-farmers-as-partners-leveraging-savings-for-credit-risk-mitigation-in-the-agricultural-sector\/reimagining-farmers\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Reimagining-Farmers.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Reimagining Farmers\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Reimagining-Farmers.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Reimagining-Farmers.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/reimagining-farmers-as-partners-leveraging-savings-for-credit-risk-mitigation-in-the-agricultural-sector\/\"><strong>Reimagining Farmers as Partners: Leveraging Savings for Credit Risk Mitigation in the Agricultural Sector<\/strong><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-06-13T15:51:52+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">June 13, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Delivered on May 23, 2023 at the Agricultural Credit Policy Council event held at the PICC Financial inclusion remains an essential factor for sustainable economic development, particularly in the realm of the agricultural sector. Having access to a broad range of financial services &#8211; which includes not only credit but also savings, insurance, and money\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/reimagining-farmers-as-partners-leveraging-savings-for-credit-risk-mitigation-in-the-agricultural-sector\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: &lt;strong&gt;Reimagining Farmers as Partners: Leveraging Savings for Credit Risk Mitigation in the Agricultural Sector&lt;\/strong&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MVR-Website-Featured-Photo-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MVR-Website-Featured-Photo-2.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MVR-Website-Featured-Photo-2.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MVR-Website-Featured-Photo-2.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"22299\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-maharlika-investment-fund-mif-a-critical-examination-of-the-philippines-proposed-sovereign-wealth-fund\/mvr-website-featured-photo-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MVR-Website-Featured-Photo-2.png?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MVR Website Featured Photo 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MVR-Website-Featured-Photo-2.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MVR-Website-Featured-Photo-2.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-maharlika-investment-fund-mif-a-critical-examination-of-the-philippines-proposed-sovereign-wealth-fund\/\">The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF): A critical examination of the Philippines&#8217; proposed sovereign wealth fund<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-05-27T16:40:37+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 27, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are state-owned investment funds that are used by countries to benefit their economies and citizens. They consist of various types of assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other financial instruments, often derived from a nation&#8217;s surplus reserves.&nbsp;The concept of SWFs originated in the mid-20th century, pioneered by countries with\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-maharlika-investment-fund-mif-a-critical-examination-of-the-philippines-proposed-sovereign-wealth-fund\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF): A critical examination of the Philippines&#8217; proposed sovereign wealth fund<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sablay-Ka-Ba-sa-Retirement-Planning-Baka-Hindi-Mo-Kasalanan-Pero-May-Magagawa-Ka-Pa.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sablay-Ka-Ba-sa-Retirement-Planning-Baka-Hindi-Mo-Kasalanan-Pero-May-Magagawa-Ka-Pa.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sablay-Ka-Ba-sa-Retirement-Planning-Baka-Hindi-Mo-Kasalanan-Pero-May-Magagawa-Ka-Pa.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sablay-Ka-Ba-sa-Retirement-Planning-Baka-Hindi-Mo-Kasalanan-Pero-May-Magagawa-Ka-Pa.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-tumutugon-sa-kalamidad-relief-operations-at-pagsusulong-ng-resilient-housing-sa-davao-del-norte-at-agusan-del-sur\/sablay-ka-ba-sa-retirement-planning-baka-hindi-mo-kasalanan-pero-may-magagawa-ka-pa\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sablay-Ka-Ba-sa-Retirement-Planning-Baka-Hindi-Mo-Kasalanan-Pero-May-Magagawa-Ka-Pa.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sablay Ka Ba sa Retirement Planning Baka Hindi Mo Kasalanan (Pero May Magagawa Ka Pa)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sablay-Ka-Ba-sa-Retirement-Planning-Baka-Hindi-Mo-Kasalanan-Pero-May-Magagawa-Ka-Pa.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sablay-Ka-Ba-sa-Retirement-Planning-Baka-Hindi-Mo-Kasalanan-Pero-May-Magagawa-Ka-Pa.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-tumutugon-sa-kalamidad-relief-operations-at-pagsusulong-ng-resilient-housing-sa-davao-del-norte-at-agusan-del-sur\/\">SEDPI, Tumutugon sa Kalamidad: Relief Operations at Pagsusulong ng Resilient Housing sa Davao del Norte at Agusan del Sur<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-03-20T23:43:05+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 20, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-tumutugon-sa-kalamidad-relief-operations-at-pagsusulong-ng-resilient-housing-sa-davao-del-norte-at-agusan-del-sur\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI, Tumutugon sa Kalamidad: Relief Operations at Pagsusulong ng Resilient Housing sa Davao del Norte at Agusan del Sur<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fast-track-your-retirement.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fast-track-your-retirement.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fast-track-your-retirement.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fast-track-your-retirement.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60963\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/fragile-recovery-persists-among-nanoenterprises-post-pandemic\/fast-track-your-retirement\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fast-track-your-retirement.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fast track your retirement\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fast-track-your-retirement.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/fast-track-your-retirement.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/fragile-recovery-persists-among-nanoenterprises-post-pandemic\/\">Fragile recovery persists among nanoenterprises post pandemic<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-03-20T23:39:44+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 20, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Update 18 of SEDPI\u2019s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA)October &#8211; 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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/fragile-recovery-persists-among-nanoenterprises-post-pandemic\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Fragile recovery persists among nanoenterprises post pandemic<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60964\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/resilience-and-recovery-a-chronological-analysis-of-nanoenterprises-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/vince-rapisura-blog-thumbnails\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vince Rapisura Blog thumbnails\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/resilience-and-recovery-a-chronological-analysis-of-nanoenterprises-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/\">Resilience and Recovery: A Chronological Analysis of Nanoenterprises Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-03-20T23:35:11+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 20, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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&#8217; recovery, demand trends, and access to supplies from March 2020 to December 2022, based on the Rapid\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/resilience-and-recovery-a-chronological-analysis-of-nanoenterprises-amidst-the-covid-19-pandemic\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Resilience and Recovery: A Chronological Analysis of Nanoenterprises Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?w=942&amp;ssl=1 942w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?resize=768%2C770&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"18978\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/profile-of-nanoenterprises\/profile-of-nanoenterprises\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?fit=942%2C944&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"942,944\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"profile of nanoenterprises\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/profile-of-nanoenterprises.png?fit=942%2C944&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/profile-of-nanoenterprises\/\">Profile of nanoenterprises<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-01-08T16:16:59+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 8, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Nanoenterprises are typically unregistered livelihoods of self-employed individuals or informal solo-preneurs with asset size ranging from PhP3,000 to PhP150,000. They operate businesses alone or with the help of unpaid family members targeting their immediate local communities. Microenterprises are mostly registered enterprises able to hire employees albeit on a minimum wage rate. There are approximately 8.1\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/profile-of-nanoenterprises\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Profile of nanoenterprises<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?w=942&amp;ssl=1 942w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?resize=768%2C770&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"18975\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?fit=942%2C944&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"942,944\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"a case for nanoenterprises\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises.png?fit=942%2C944&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises\/\">A case for nanoenterprises<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-01-08T16:07:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 8, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/a-case-for-nanoenterprises\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: A case for nanoenterprises<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?w=942&amp;ssl=1 942w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?resize=768%2C770&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"18969\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?fit=942%2C944&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"942,944\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"philippine microfinance industry estimates\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates.png?fit=942%2C944&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates\/\">Philippine microfinance industry estimates<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2023-01-08T16:03:37+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 8, 2023<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) defines microfinance as the provision of a broad range of financial services such as deposits, loans, payment services, money transfers and insurance products to the poor and low-income households, for their microenterprises and small businesses, to enable them to raise their income levels and improve their living standards.[1]&nbsp;It is\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/philippine-microfinance-industry-estimates\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Philippine microfinance industry estimates<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-1.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-1.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60965\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-role-of-the-private-sector-in-supporting-populations-displaced-by-disasters-the-case-of-the-philippine-disaster-resilience-foundation\/vince-rapisura-blog-thumbnails-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-1.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vince Rapisura Blog thumbnails (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-1.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-1.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-role-of-the-private-sector-in-supporting-populations-displaced-by-disasters-the-case-of-the-philippine-disaster-resilience-foundation\/\">The Role of the Private Sector in Supporting Populations Displaced by Disasters: The Case of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2022-08-17T18:28:11+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 17, 2022<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This paper is written by SEDPI Chairperson, Mr. Edwin M. Salonga. You may download the copy of the whole article here: The Role of the Private Sector in Supporting Populations Displaced by Disasters:&nbsp;The Case of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation Edwin M. Salonga*[1] Abstract Considered an immediate impact of disasters, displacement is counterproductive to development\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/the-role-of-the-private-sector-in-supporting-populations-displaced-by-disasters-the-case-of-the-philippine-disaster-resilience-foundation\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: The Role of the Private Sector in Supporting Populations Displaced by Disasters: The Case of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-3.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-3.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-3.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-3.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/1-4-nanoenterprises-adopted-online-selling-response-lockdowns\/vince-rapisura-blog-thumbnails-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-3.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vince Rapisura Blog thumbnails (3)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-3.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-3.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/1-4-nanoenterprises-adopted-online-selling-response-lockdowns\/\">1 out of 4 nanoenterprises adopted online selling in response to lockdowns<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-07-09T03:51:27+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 9, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">At least one out of four nanoenerprises are now either selling their products online, or are buying products to be sold in their local communities to cope with granular lockdowns imposed by local government units. Out of 7,675 respondents, 26% sold products and 29% bought supplies online, to augment their livelihood operations. Nanoenterprise is a\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/1-4-nanoenterprises-adopted-online-selling-response-lockdowns\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: 1 out of 4 nanoenterprises adopted online selling in response to lockdowns<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OSRH-Liwanag-at-Lingap.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OSRH-Liwanag-at-Lingap.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OSRH-Liwanag-at-Lingap.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OSRH-Liwanag-at-Lingap.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7359\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-opisina-ni-senator-risa-hontiveros-nag-abot-ng-tulong-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-bagyong-vicky\/osrh-liwanag-at-lingap\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OSRH-Liwanag-at-Lingap.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OSRH Liwanag at Lingap\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OSRH-Liwanag-at-Lingap.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OSRH-Liwanag-at-Lingap.jpg?fit=960%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-opisina-ni-senator-risa-hontiveros-nag-abot-ng-tulong-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-bagyong-vicky\/\">SEDPI at Opisina ni Senator Risa Hontiveros Nag-abot ng Tulong sa mga Nasalanta ng Bagyong Vicky<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-01-08T09:00:01+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 8, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">&#8220;Sagol nerbyos hadlok lagi kay basi manganaod kay paspas kaayo ang pag taas sa tubig og sulod kaayo.\u201d\u00a0 &#8220;Magkahalong nerbyos at takot dahil baka maanod kasi mabilis ang pagtaas ng tubig at pumapasok talaga.&#8221; Ito ang naramdaman ni Roxanne Amigo habang rumaragasa ang baha na dala ng bagyong Vicky. Kasama sa binaha at na-landslide ang\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-opisina-ni-senator-risa-hontiveros-nag-abot-ng-tulong-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-bagyong-vicky\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI at Opisina ni Senator Risa Hontiveros Nag-abot ng Tulong sa mga Nasalanta ng Bagyong Vicky<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SEDPI-at-Ambagan-PH-Tumulong-sa-mga-Nasalanta-ng-Bagyong-Vicky-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SEDPI-at-Ambagan-PH-Tumulong-sa-mga-Nasalanta-ng-Bagyong-Vicky-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SEDPI-at-Ambagan-PH-Tumulong-sa-mga-Nasalanta-ng-Bagyong-Vicky-1.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SEDPI-at-Ambagan-PH-Tumulong-sa-mga-Nasalanta-ng-Bagyong-Vicky-1.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7354\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-ambagan-ph-tumulong-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-bagyong-vicky\/sedpi-at-ambagan-ph-tumulong-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-bagyong-vicky-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SEDPI-at-Ambagan-PH-Tumulong-sa-mga-Nasalanta-ng-Bagyong-Vicky-1.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SEDPI at Ambagan PH Tumulong sa mga Nasalanta ng Bagyong Vicky 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SEDPI-at-Ambagan-PH-Tumulong-sa-mga-Nasalanta-ng-Bagyong-Vicky-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SEDPI-at-Ambagan-PH-Tumulong-sa-mga-Nasalanta-ng-Bagyong-Vicky-1.jpg?fit=960%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-ambagan-ph-tumulong-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-bagyong-vicky\/\">SEDPI at Ambagan PH Tumulong sa mga Nasalanta ng Bagyong Vicky<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-01-07T14:34:40+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 7, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Agad na nag-abot ng tulong ang SEDPI at Ambagan PH sa 1,884 na nasalanta ng bagyong Vicky sa Agusan del Sur at Surigao del Sur.\u00a0 Matapos ang tuloy-tuloy na ulan na dulot ng bagyong Vicky sa Mindanao nagdulot ito ng pagbaha at landslide.\u00a0 Kasama sa naapektuhan ay ang mga residente ng Agusan del Sur at\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-ambagan-ph-tumulong-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-bagyong-vicky\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI at Ambagan PH Tumulong sa mga Nasalanta ng Bagyong Vicky<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7312\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance.png?fit=1998%2C1046&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1998,1046\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vr articles 201225 microinsurance\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance.png?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-microinsurance.png?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/microinsurance-abot-kayang-klase-ng-insurance\/\">Microinsurance: Abot-kayang klase ng insurance<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-01-04T09:00:44+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 4, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pinaka-essence ng insurance ang pooling of risks over a large number of similar units such as households, persons or businesses. Inispread natin ang risk para yung financial loss ay hindi lang sa atin tatama. Insurance should not be treated as an investment Hindi dapat pinagkakakitaan ang insurance dahil hindi ito investment. Para itong bayanihan, you\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/microinsurance-abot-kayang-klase-ng-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Microinsurance: Abot-kayang klase ng insurance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7308\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/forms-of-insurance\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance.png?fit=1998%2C1046&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1998,1046\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vr articles 201225 forms of insurance\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance.png?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-forms-of-insurance.png?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/forms-of-insurance\/\">Forms of insurance<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-01-03T09:00:05+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 3, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">May apat na forms ang insurance \u2013 formal, informal, public at hybrid. Pooling of risks over a large number of similar units such as households, persons or businesses ang insurance. Inispread ang risk para ang financial loss ay hindi pasan lamang ng iisa kundi ng marami. Formal insurance Galing sa corporations and cooperatives ang formal\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/forms-of-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Forms of insurance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7299\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/kinds-of-insurance\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance.png?fit=1998%2C1046&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1998,1046\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vr articles 201225 kinds of insurance\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance.png?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vr-articles-201225-kinds-of-insurance.png?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/kinds-of-insurance\/\">Kinds of insurance<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2021-01-02T14:26:21+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 2, 2021<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pooling of risks over a large number of similar units such as households, persons or businesses ang insurance. Pinaghahati-hatian ng maraming ang risks \u2013 tulad ng kamatayan, pagkakasakit, aksidente, kalamidad \u2013 para ang financial loss ay hindi pasan lamang ng iisa kundi ng marami tao. Term insurance Upon death of the insured, may benefits paid\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/kinds-of-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Kinds of insurance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-4.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-4.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-4.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-4.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60968\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/agrarian-reform-beneficiaries-sultan-kudarat-receive-millions-worth-agri-inputs-dar-iarcdsp\/vince-rapisura-blog-thumbnails-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-4.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vince Rapisura Blog thumbnails (4)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-4.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-4.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/agrarian-reform-beneficiaries-sultan-kudarat-receive-millions-worth-agri-inputs-dar-iarcdsp\/\">Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Sultan Kudarat Receive Millions Worth of Agri-Inputs from DAR &#8211; IARCDSP<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-12-20T09:00:30+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 20, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Pandemic or not, farmers in Mindanao tirelessly till the soil. This is why the Department of Agrarian Reform, together with SEDPI, continue to work while majority of the population are on a standstill to bring the most awaited agri-input investments from the DAR &#8211; Italian Assistance to ARC Development Support Program (IARCDSP) to our farmers.\u00a0\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/agrarian-reform-beneficiaries-sultan-kudarat-receive-millions-worth-agri-inputs-dar-iarcdsp\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Sultan Kudarat Receive Millions Worth of Agri-Inputs from DAR &#8211; IARCDSP<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-5.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-5.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-5.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-5.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"60969\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/challenges-investing-bitcoin\/vince-rapisura-blog-thumbnails-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-5.png?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Vince Rapisura Blog thumbnails (5)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-5.png?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vince-Rapisura-Blog-thumbnails-5.png?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/challenges-investing-bitcoin\/\">Challenges of investing in Bitcoin<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-12-14T09:00:43+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 14, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Bitcoin is a digital currency that uses blockchain technology. It is located in a computer network, meaning it is only accessible through a network such as the Internet. Bitcoin is unregulated In the event of a grievance or dispute, there is no institution to turn to as the governing body of all transactions. The lack\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/challenges-investing-bitcoin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Challenges of investing in Bitcoin<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7133\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-come\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from.png?fit=1998%2C1046&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1998,1046\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sedpi article 201205 cryptocurrencies where does bitcoin come from\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from.png?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-cryptocurrencies-where-does-bitcoin-come-from.png?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-come\/\">Cryptocurrencies: Where does Bitcoin come from?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-12-13T09:00:20+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 13, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Should you be investing in Bitcoin? Will it sustain its massive gains? Is it safe to invest in it? A lot of people have become curious about Bitcoin again since its perceived value is near historic highs the past month. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. Other popular cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ethereum,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-come\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Cryptocurrencies: Where does Bitcoin come from?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-Blockchains_-Where-does-Bitcoin-come-from_.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-Blockchains_-Where-does-Bitcoin-come-from_.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-Blockchains_-Where-does-Bitcoin-come-from_.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-Blockchains_-Where-does-Bitcoin-come-from_.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7128\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blockchains-bitcoin-come\/sedpi-article-201205-blockchains_-where-does-bitcoin-come-from_\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-Blockchains_-Where-does-Bitcoin-come-from_.png?fit=1998%2C1046&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1998,1046\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sedpi article 201205 Blockchains_ Where does Bitcoin come from_\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-Blockchains_-Where-does-Bitcoin-come-from_.png?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201205-Blockchains_-Where-does-Bitcoin-come-from_.png?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blockchains-bitcoin-come\/\">Blockchains: Where does Bitcoin come from?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-12-12T09:00:00+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 12, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">If central banks print currencies, where does Bitcoin come from? Blockchain Bitcoin enigmatically appeared in the Internet. Satoshi Nakamoto, its unknown originator, used blockchain technology in order to create Bitcoin. Blockchains are democratized \u201cpublic\u201d ledgers. Ledgers are the recordkeeping books that accountants and bookkeepers typically use. Thus, blockchains are one method of record-keeping. Because blockchain\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blockchains-bitcoin-come\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Blockchains: Where does Bitcoin come from?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpis-group-yearly-renewable-term-insurance\/\">SEDPI\u2019s Group Yearly Renewable Term Insurance<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-12-11T09:00:38+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 11, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">SEDPI offers Group Renewable Term Insurance (GYRT) in partnership with CLIMBS, a service more catered to common Filipino households. Term insurance provides protection against emergencies for a specific period of time. As lifetime coverage is not always needed, term insurance provides cheaper premiums with larger benefits. On average, investment-linked insurance schemes charge PhP80,000 in premiums.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpis-group-yearly-renewable-term-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI\u2019s Group Yearly Renewable Term Insurance<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7098\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpis-social-welfare-protection-program\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program.jpg?fit=1998%2C1046&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1998,1046\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sedpi article 201204 sedpi social welfare protection program\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program.jpg?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-sedpi-social-welfare-protection-program.jpg?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpis-social-welfare-protection-program\/\">SEDPI\u2019s Social Welfare Protection Program<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-12-10T09:00:46+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 10, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">SEDPI offers the Social Welfare Protection Program (SWePP), where members can avail microinsurance coverage for their families in the Philippines or themselves. SWePP is a consolidated microinsurance and social safety net program and provides security and protection to low-income SEDPI members. As a hybrid form of insurance, it adopts formal, informal, and government social insurance\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpis-social-welfare-protection-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI\u2019s Social Welfare Protection Program<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"7094\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/qualifies-microinsurance-philippines\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_.jpg?fit=1998%2C1046&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1998,1046\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sedpi article 201204 what qualifies as microinsurance in the philippines_\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_.jpg?fit=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sedpi-article-201204-what-qualifies-as-microinsurance-in-the-philippines_.jpg?fit=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/qualifies-microinsurance-philippines\/\">What qualifies as microinsurance in the Philippines?<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-12-09T15:25:30+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 9, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Insurance involves pooling risk over a large number of similar units such as households, persons, or businesses. It protects people and businesses against financial loss by spreading their risk among large numbers, and is similar to the concept of \u201cbayanihan.\u201d Insurance is not an investment. You are not after financial gain. It is for protection\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/qualifies-microinsurance-philippines\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: What qualifies as microinsurance in the Philippines?<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mary-Jane-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mary-Jane-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mary-Jane-1.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mary-Jane-1.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"6670\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-sari-sari-store-international-day-rural-women-2020\/mary-jane-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mary-Jane-1.png?fit=690%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"690,350\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mary Jane 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ms. Mary Jane Selecia, sari-sari store owner in Manguindanao, Philippines.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mary-Jane-1.png?fit=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mary-Jane-1.png?fit=690%2C350&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-sari-sari-store-international-day-rural-women-2020\/\">Never too small for hope (sari-sari store) &#8211; International Day of Rural Women 2020<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-10-20T13:45:38+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 20, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Mary Jane Selecia is a mother of five who lives in a rural community in Upi, Maguindanao in the Philippines. She runs a sari-sari store (corner store) in her community. COVID-19 has significantly affected their household and community. To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the government imposed community quarantine measures which includes physical distancing, movement\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-sari-sari-store-international-day-rural-women-2020\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Never too small for hope (sari-sari store) &#8211; International Day of Rural Women 2020<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-part-iii-service-economy\/\">Never Too Small for Hope- Part III (Service Economy)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-09-18T14:00:37+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Federic Caneta \/ Resident of Cebu City &#8211; Furniture Maker\u00a0 The miter saw is silent in Federic Caneta\u2019s workshop. The carpenter has a cabinet and a couple of shelves from commissions that were canceled because of the lockdown. His monthly projects vary with demand, \u201cI make furniture on a custom-made or pre-order basis. Orders would\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-part-iii-service-economy\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Never Too Small for Hope- Part III (Service Economy)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.29.17-AM.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.29.17-AM.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.29.17-AM.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.29.17-AM.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"6390\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-part-ii-transport-logistics\/screen-shot-2020-09-16-at-10-29-17-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.29.17-AM.png?fit=1024%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screen Shot 2020-09-16 at 10.29.17 AM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.29.17-AM.png?fit=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Screen-Shot-2020-09-16-at-10.29.17-AM.png?fit=1024%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-part-ii-transport-logistics\/\">Never too Small for Hope &#8211; Part II (Transport and Logistics)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-09-16T12:06:43+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">September 16, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Image Credit: FreePik Respondent: Jhun\u00a0Rodriguez \/ Resident of Quezon City- Tricycle Driver Jhun Rodriquez\u2019s day would start with morning commuters in Quezon City. He is one of 4.5 million drivers across the country who have left their vehicles in garages until quarantine conditions are lifted. Jhun has put a \u2018Family Use &#8211; Private\u2019 sign on\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/never-small-hope-part-ii-transport-logistics\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Never too Small for Hope &#8211; Part II (Transport and Logistics)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_Essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_Essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_Essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_Essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"5861\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/almost-4-10-nanoenterprises-bounce-back-pre-pandemic-level\/4_essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_Essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group.jpg?fit=725%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"725,503\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"4_Essential financial service to low income group\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_Essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group.jpg?fit=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/4_Essential-financial-service-to-low-income-group.jpg?fit=725%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/almost-4-10-nanoenterprises-bounce-back-pre-pandemic-level\/\">Almost 4 in 10 nanoenterprises bounce back to pre-pandemic level<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-07-16T17:47:15+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 16, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Update 10: SEDPI Rapid community assessment on the impact of COVID-19 to nanoenterprises Two months after the government started easing lockdowns in most parts of the country, 36% of nanoenterprises reported to have bounced back to pre-pandemic level. In May, only 18% expected to bounce back within one month which may be a good sign\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/almost-4-10-nanoenterprises-bounce-back-pre-pandemic-level\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Almost 4 in 10 nanoenterprises bounce back to pre-pandemic level<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"5554\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/plight-microentrepreneurs-philippines-part-1-3-sari-sari-stores\/1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.png?fit=468%2C220&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"468,220\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1_Mary Jane Selecia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.png?fit=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1-1.png?fit=468%2C220&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/plight-microentrepreneurs-philippines-part-1-3-sari-sari-stores\/\">Plight of Microentrepreneurs in the Philippines Part 1 of 3 Sari-sari Stores<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-07-04T09:00:17+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">July 4, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Never too Small for Hope- Part I Doing business is largely a family affair in the Philippines &#8211; 80% of enterprises are family-owned or family-controlled. Microenterprises are the most intimate and the most common of these businesses. Nine of out of 10 MSMEs in the Philippines are microenterprises. Their kinship is the most deep-rooted because\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/plight-microentrepreneurs-philippines-part-1-3-sari-sari-stores\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Plight of Microentrepreneurs in the Philippines Part 1 of 3 Sari-sari Stores<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/arbos-remain-covid-free\/\">ARBOs Remain Covid-free<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-05-15T16:59:35+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">May 15, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBO) in Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, and Lanao del Sur Provinces remain covid free. This is the result of the ARBO covid-19 quick assessment conducted by SEDPI on April 20-24, 2020. While some ARBOs have completely stopped operations, 36% or ten (10) out of twenty-eight (28) participating ARBOs continue to provide\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/arbos-remain-covid-free\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ARBOs Remain Covid-free<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/update-3-community-assessment-recommendations-support-microenterprises-informal-sector-covid-19\/\">Update 3: Community assessment and recommendations for support to microenterprises and the informal sector during and after COVID-19<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-04-14T18:36:38+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 14, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">SEDPI is a group of social enterprises that provide capacity building and social investments to development organizations and directly to microenterprises. We serve ~8,000 microenterprises in Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur, two of the poorest provinces in the Philippines. Most of our members, about nine in 10, are women with an average age\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/update-3-community-assessment-recommendations-support-microenterprises-informal-sector-covid-19\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Update 3: Community assessment and recommendations for support to microenterprises and the informal sector during and after COVID-19<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"4445\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/position-paper-section-3-01-irr-ra-11469-section-4-aa\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo.png?fit=1380%2C788&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1380,788\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vince rapisura admu soss sedpi logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo.png?fit=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/vince-rapisura-admu-soss-sedpi-logo.png?fit=1024%2C585&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/position-paper-section-3-01-irr-ra-11469-section-4-aa\/\">Position Paper on Section 3.01 of the IRR of RA 11469 Section 4 (aa)<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-04-03T14:00:16+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 3, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose serious threats to health and has already disrupted the economy. This prompted the government to enact Republic Act No. 11469 otherwise known as the &#8220;Bayanihan to Heal As One Act,\u201d declaring a state of national emergency in order respond to the urgent needs of the people. It is in\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/position-paper-section-3-01-irr-ra-11469-section-4-aa\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Position Paper on Section 3.01 of the IRR of RA 11469 Section 4 (aa)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/coops-learn-proper-client-selection\/\">Coops learn about proper client selection<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-04-03T13:20:05+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 3, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Choosing the right clients is one of the major factors in a successful microfinance business. Proper client selection will make microfinance institutions avoid several delinquency problems and will surely save a lot of their time and efforts in the future. For the second day of the credit competency training with seven credit cooperatives from Northern\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/coops-learn-proper-client-selection\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Coops learn about proper client selection<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/coops-trained-risk-management-financial-management\/\">Coops trained on risk management &#038; financial management<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-04-03T13:15:12+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 3, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">An important part of addressing delinquency for cooperatives is risk management &#8212; a systemic approach that includes identification and prioritization of risks, and implementation of strategies to mitigate the risks. This approach entails both the prevention of potential problems and early detection of actual problems of cooperatives. Risk management is the focus of the third\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/coops-trained-risk-management-financial-management\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Coops trained on risk management &#038; financial management<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sir-vince-rapisura-trains-coops-shields-delinquency-remedial-management\/\">Sir Vince Rapisura trains coops on shields to delinquency, remedial management<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-04-03T13:04:42+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">April 3, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">For cooperatives who face a lot of risks, financial shields to delinquency must always be in place. Remedial management must also be employed to prevent the occurrence of, and bring about prompt and satisfactory conclusions to problem accounts. The final sessions of the credit competency training with seven credit cooperatives from Northern Luzon were handled\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sir-vince-rapisura-trains-coops-shields-delinquency-remedial-management\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sir Vince Rapisura trains coops on shields to delinquency, remedial management<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/promoting-social-investments-ateneo-sedpi-conducts-training-trainers-social-investors\/\">Promoting social investments: Ateneo and SEDPI conducts training of trainers for social investors<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T13:05:41+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Ateneo and SEDPI reached another milestone in their partnership with the implementation of a training of trainers program that aims to develop trainers to promote social investments. Social investments are investments that generate profits as well as social and environmental gains. The training of trainers for social investors was held in different major cities around\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/promoting-social-investments-ateneo-sedpi-conducts-training-trainers-social-investors\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Promoting social investments: Ateneo and SEDPI conducts training of trainers for social investors<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-management-staff-undergo-knowledge-skills-upgrade\/\">SEDPI management staff undergo knowledge and skills upgrade<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T13:03:54+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In order to deliver its programs to eradicate poverty, SEDPI continues to invest in its people that emabke them to deliver excellence-driven and innovative products and services. Foray in socialized housing One of the major programs of SEDPI is socialized housing that aims to provide affordable and disaster-resilient houses to low income groups. It\u2019s President,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-management-staff-undergo-knowledge-skills-upgrade\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI management staff undergo knowledge and skills upgrade<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-inks-partnership-sss-bring-social-safety-nets-low-income-groups\/\">SEDPI inks partnership with SSS to bring social safety nets to low income groups<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:58:36+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u201cSEDPI believes that the marginalized sector should be the first to enjoy the benefits of government services,\u201d Vince Rapisura, SEDPI President, said in a statement on the occasion of its Memorandum of Agreement signing with Social Security System (SSS). \u201cOur partnership with SSS will realize this so that low income groups will benefit fron social\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-inks-partnership-sss-bring-social-safety-nets-low-income-groups\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI inks partnership with SSS to bring social safety nets to low income groups<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/shelter-sedpi-partners-pag-ibig-fund-benefit-micro-entrepreneurs\/\">Shelter for all: SEDPI partners with Pag-IBIG Fund to benefit more micro-entrepreneurs<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:50:01+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u201cSEDPI\u2019s partnership with Pag-IBIG Fund is a step closer to the organization\u2019s vision of financial empowerment and financial inclusion for Filipinos,\u201d Vince Rapisura, SEDPI President said when asked how the partneship is relevant to nation building. The organization\u2019s members consist of self-employed individuals in the informal sector with need for improved social protection and access\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/shelter-sedpi-partners-pag-ibig-fund-benefit-micro-entrepreneurs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Shelter for all: SEDPI partners with Pag-IBIG Fund to benefit more micro-entrepreneurs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-partners-acsent-promote-social-entrepreneurship-nationwide\/\">SEDPI partners with ACSent to promote social entrepreneurship nationwide<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:46:27+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In 2019, Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) and Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt) mounted series of events to fulfill their partbership agreement to promote social entrepreneurship in the Philippines. SE Clinics with PwC SEDPI and ACSent partnered with Isla Lipana &amp; Co. Price Waterhouse Coopers Philippines (PwC) to conduct social impact clinics in\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-partners-acsent-promote-social-entrepreneurship-nationwide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI partners with ACSent to promote social entrepreneurship nationwide<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/amplifying-sedpis-practice-2019-media-highlights\/\">Amplifying SEDPI\u2019s practice: 2019 media highlights<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:41:08+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In 2019, SEDPI, with the leadership of its founder and president Vince Rapisura, further enhanced its brand as the premier capacity builder in the fields of social entrepreneurship, microfinance and financial literacy in the Philippines. Apart from the organization\u2019s social media page and video blog, #UsapangPera, the organization was able to reach hundreds of thousands\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/amplifying-sedpis-practice-2019-media-highlights\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Amplifying SEDPI\u2019s practice: 2019 media highlights<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-pioneers-impact-investing-fora-9-countries\/\">SEDPI pioneers impact investing fora in 9 countries<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:36:15+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u201cI found Vince Rapisura on Facebook and he constantly discusses being a social investor. Through him, I learned that investing can create more value than just mere profit. We can select investments that have a conscious goal of making a positive impact on society,\u201d said a social investor in an online forum. Impact investing are\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-pioneers-impact-investing-fora-9-countries\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI pioneers impact investing fora in 9 countries<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/learning-wealth-sedpi-provides-financial-literacy-thousands-filipinos-abroad\/\">(L)earning Wealth: SEDPI provides financial literacy to thousands of Filipinos here and abroad<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:33:54+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u201cAng pagyaman, napag-aaralan.\u201d This has been the statement which reverberates in the minds and hearts of every Filipino who underwent SEDPI\u2019s financial literacy training. Vince Rapisura, president of SEDPI, is slowly becoming well-known as a financial guru helping Filipinos, in and out of the country, manage their money better. In 2019, SEDPI was able to\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/learning-wealth-sedpi-provides-financial-literacy-thousands-filipinos-abroad\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: (L)earning Wealth: SEDPI provides financial literacy to thousands of Filipinos here and abroad<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-joins-key-financial-stakeholders-finovation-2019\/\">SEDPI joins key financial stakeholders in Finovation 2019<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:21:03+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Social Enterprise and Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) is the country\u2019s premier capacity builder in the fields of social entrepreneurship, microfinance and financial literacy. SEDPI, represented by its founder and president Vincent Rapisura, joined eCompareMo\u2019s Finovation 2019 to contribute to a clearer and more solid path towards greater financial inclusion. He served as the moderator of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-joins-key-financial-stakeholders-finovation-2019\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI joins key financial stakeholders in Finovation 2019<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/strengthening-farmer-organizations-mindanao-alleviate-poverty-accelerate-peace-process\/\">Strengthening farmer organizations Mindanao to alleviate poverty and accelerate peace process<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:16:36+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Mindanao is considered one of the wealthiest islands in the Philippines in terms of natural resources. It boasts plenty of natural resources, producing 40% of the country\u2019s food needs (OECD, 2013). Further, one-third of the island\u2019s land area is considered agricultural (Francisco, 2017). Despite these considerable assets, the island has continuously been a place of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/strengthening-farmer-organizations-mindanao-alleviate-poverty-accelerate-peace-process\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Strengthening farmer organizations Mindanao to alleviate poverty and accelerate peace process<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/ateneo-life-program-empowering-overseas-filipino-workers\/\">Ateneo OF-LIFE Program: Empowering Overseas Filipino Workers<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-02-18T12:00:59+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 18, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Truth about OFWs When one talks about the Overseas Filipino Workers, they are often described as \u201cmga bagong bayani\u201d or the modern-day Filipino heroes. They are called that way because of how they are contributing to the Philippine economy through their remittances. More than their financial contribution, though, they are also called \u201cmga bagong\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/ateneo-life-program-empowering-overseas-filipino-workers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Ateneo OF-LIFE Program: Empowering Overseas Filipino Workers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/lending-hand-building-capacities-sedpi-conducts-trainings-product-design-delinquency-management-arbos\/\">LENDING A HAND, BUILDING CAPACITIES: SEDPI conducts trainings on product design and delinquency management with ARBOs<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2020-01-23T20:53:28+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 23, 2020<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">&nbsp; \u201cWe must all be solution-oriented,\u201d said Florence Adviento, one of the trainers from SEDPI, at the beginning of the discussions. With the statement above as tone-setter, the Social Enterprises Development Partnerships Inc. (SEDPI) successfully conducted a 3-day series of trainings with 38 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) coming from provinces of Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/lending-hand-building-capacities-sedpi-conducts-trainings-product-design-delinquency-management-arbos\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: LENDING A HAND, BUILDING CAPACITIES: SEDPI conducts trainings on product design and delinquency management with ARBOs<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/safer-moa-signing-190219.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:200px;max-height:150px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/safer-moa-signing-190219.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/safer-moa-signing-190219.png?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/safer-moa-signing-190219.png?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-attachment-id=\"2438\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/vince-rapisura-safer-foundations-first-brand-ambassador\/safer-moa-signing-190219\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/safer-moa-signing-190219.png?fit=1810%2C970&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1810,970\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"vince rapisura safer moa signing 190219\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/safer-moa-signing-190219.png?fit=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sedpi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/safer-moa-signing-190219.png?fit=1024%2C549&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/vince-rapisura-safer-foundations-first-brand-ambassador\/\">Vince Rapisura is SAFER Foundation\u2019s first brand ambassador<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Mariel Vincent Rapisura<\/div><time datetime=\"2019-02-19T19:04:35+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 19, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Quezon City \u2013Financial Wealth Expert and Host of\u00a0Usapang Pera\u00a0Vince Rapisura signed a contract with\u00a0SAFER Foundation\u00a0last February 19, 2019 to become its first official brand ambassador. Also present during the event are SAFER Board member Benedict Balderama (Executive Director,\u00a0PHILSSA), Executive Committee Members Roselle Rasay (Executive Director,\u00a0CODE-NGO) and Kevin Lee (Convenor,\u00a0HRC). As a DRRM and development practitioner,\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/vince-rapisura-safer-foundations-first-brand-ambassador\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Vince Rapisura is SAFER Foundation\u2019s first brand ambassador<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-conducts-training-cooperative-standards-small-business-corporation\/\">SEDPI conducts training on Cooperative Standards for Small Business Corporation<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2019-01-15T18:39:21+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 15, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Small Business Corporation (SBC) commissioned Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) to conduct training on Cooperative Standards for its management staff from Northern Luzon on December 11, 2018 in Baguio City. SEDPI Senior Program Officers, Ms. Florence Adviento and Ms. Francesca Gacer-Magallon, facilitated the one-day training for thirty (30) participants. The training discussed the different\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-conducts-training-cooperative-standards-small-business-corporation\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI conducts training on Cooperative Standards for Small Business Corporation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sir-vince-rapisura-facilitates-social-impact-clinic-cebu\/\">Sir Vince Rapisura facilitates Social Impact Clinic in Cebu<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2019-01-15T14:08:56+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 15, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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 &amp; Co. Price Waterhouse Coopers Philippines (PwC) provided venue for those running an enterprise or wanting to get involved to\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sir-vince-rapisura-facilitates-social-impact-clinic-cebu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Sir Vince Rapisura facilitates Social Impact Clinic in Cebu<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/dar-awards-sedpi-project-poverty-alleviation-peace-process-minadanao\/\">DAR Awards SEDPI Project on Poverty Alleviation and Peace Process in Minadanao<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2019-01-15T13:10:43+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 15, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On December 28, 2018, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) awarded a multi-million project to SEDPI to implement a component of the Italian Assistance to Agrarian Reform Communities (ARC) Development Support Program (IARCDSP). DAR implements the IARCDSP as one of its foreign-assisted projects which is funded under the loan agreement executed with the Government of\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/dar-awards-sedpi-project-poverty-alleviation-peace-process-minadanao\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: DAR Awards SEDPI Project on Poverty Alleviation and Peace Process in Minadanao<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-clinches-woccu-project-financial-inclusion\/\">SEDPI Clinches WOCCU Project on Financial Inclusion<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2019-01-15T11:54:04+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 15, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On January 7, 2019, the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions awarded SEDPI a contract to conduct a demand-side research with credit union members of select credit unions (CUs) or credit cooperatives in the Philippines. The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, the social impact affiliate of the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU), partnered with the\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/sedpi-clinches-woccu-project-financial-inclusion\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: SEDPI Clinches WOCCU Project on Financial Inclusion<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/job-hiring-project-based-senior-program-officer\/\">Job Hiring &#8211; Project-Based Senior Program Officer<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2019-01-14T18:20:16+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 14, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/job-hiring-project-based-program-officer\/\">Job Hiring &#8211; Project-Based Program Officer<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2019-01-14T18:17:30+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 14, 2019<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/innovations-trends-inclusive-finance-2018\/\">Innovations and Trends in Inclusive Finance 2018<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2018-10-18T10:46:30+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">October 18, 2018<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">SEDPI, in partnership with Ateneo de Manila Microfinance Capacity Building Program, is mounting a two-day training event entitled\u00a0&#8220;Innovations and Trends in Inclusive Finance&#8221;. The course will present recent trends on financial product design and delivery; innovations in operational policies; institutional policies of successful microfinance institutions; and lessons learned on how to cope with disasters and\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/innovations-trends-inclusive-finance-2018\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Innovations and Trends in Inclusive Finance 2018<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/ateneo-sedpi-financial-literacy-training-trainers\/\">Ateneo-SEDPI Financial Literacy Training of Trainers<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2018-02-09T09:14:29+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 9, 2018<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">The Ateneo-SEDPI Microfinance Capacity-Building Program is mounting nationwide three-day training events entitled \u201cFinancial Literacy Training of Trainers\u201d. The training of trainers is a certification that aims to equip stakeholders from the government and private sector to contribute to the financial empowerment of Filipinos. Training of Trainers (ToT) focuses on providing various methods and techniques on\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/ateneo-sedpi-financial-literacy-training-trainers\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Ateneo-SEDPI Financial Literacy Training of Trainers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/job-opening-drivermessenger\/\">Job Opening | Driver\/Messenger<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by Emilenn Kate Sacdalan-Pate\u00f1o<\/div><time datetime=\"2018-01-17T12:52:17+08:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 17, 2018<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-60647","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Features - Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Features - Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-28T09:20:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Features - Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"http:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-08-17T09:57:52+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-08-28T09:20:53+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/blog\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"http:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Features\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"http:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"http:\/\/sedpi.com\/en\/\",\"name\":\"Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.\",\"description\":\"Capacity Builder. 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