With GDP growth rates hovering around 6.9%-7%, the Philippines is one of the top performers in Asia. Strong civil society sector and the presence of many international social investors are catalysts for the country to achieve sustainable development.
Landscape Report
Social Investment Landscape in The Philippines
The Philippines has one of the most vibrant social investment markets in Southeast Asia with many social enterprises operating at scale. Local foundations and capacity builders play an active role in building the pipeline. Download the report to access the Philippines' social investment landscape.
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Alexie Ferreria-Mercado
Fiscal Sponsorship Manager and Field Advisor for the PhilippinesGive2Asia
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Adesh Tripathee
Lead Staff - Disaster Risk Reduction and Response APACHabitat for Humanity International
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Susan Bautista-Afan
Managing DirectorABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc.
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Gisela Tiongson
Executive DirectorJollibee Group Foundation
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Joanne Pacho
Senior Social Impact Account ExecutiveOracle NetSuite Philippines Corporation
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Rico Gonzalez
Managing DirectorBrixton xchange Inc.,
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Social Investment as Vehicle to Achieve SDGs: Examples from AVPN’s Social Investment Landscape in Asia
SDG Funders shares AVPN’s Social Investment Landscape in Asia report, with in-depth analysis of the social investing opportunities and gaps in India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.
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