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 Mercado
Program ManagerGive2Asia
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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 Foundation
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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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