The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) conducted learning sessions on solar energy and financing opportunities, bringing together social enterprise partners and organizations to deepen their understanding of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and explore FSSI’s Solar Loan Products. The first session, a webinar on the Basics of Solar PV Systems and FSSI’s Solar Loan […]
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What Purpose Makes Possible: Social Enterprises as Solutions in the Context of Change Nestor CarboneraChairpersonFSSI. Dear FSSI Members, Partners, and Friends, The first half of 2026 has reminded us that while the challenges facing our communities continue to evolve, so too does our collective capacity to respond. Across the country, social enterprises continue to demonstrate that purpose-driven solutions […]
The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), in partnership with the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO), conducted an Organizational Manual and Policy Writing Training for its social enterprise partners on May 20–21, 2026, in Quezon City. The two-day training aimed to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills in creating, reviewing, and improving organizational manuals and […]
. The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) conducted a Market Development Webinar for its social enterprise partners on April 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, via Zoom. The session was facilitated by Ms. Regi Gaza and Ms. French Vibar of Business Fair Trade Consulting (BizFTC). The webinar aimed to help FSSI-assisted […]
.As the 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals approaches, social enterprises continue to play an important role in addressing development gaps in communities across the Philippines. In a recent BusinessWorld SparkUp article, the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. shared how social enterprises are helping expand access to livelihoods, essential goods, clean […]
As the 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals approaches, social enterprises continue to play an important role in addressing development gaps in communities across the Philippines. In a recent BusinessWorld SparkUp article, the Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. shared how social enterprises are helping expand access to livelihoods, essential goods, clean […]
.By Ednie Luceño-Casiller, Partnership Manager, Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), and Lasalette Gumban, Strategic Management Group Head for National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) In rural communities where access to basic services and economic opportunities often fall short, social enterprises are stepping in to fill the gap. They help farmers earn a fair price, […]
Moving the Work Ahead – Together – in 2026 Nestor CarboneraChairpersonFSSI FSSI enters 2026 with a renewed commitment to strengthen the systems, partnerships, and communities that sustain our work. This year, the organization will focus on improving organizational capacity to enhance project quality, operational efficiency, and portfolio performance. We aim to ensure that FSSI remains responsive, […]
.The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) held a planning session with a core group of local organizations on March 3–4, 2026, in Catbalogan City, Samar, as part of its continuing engagement in Samar Province. The session aimed to establish a clear and coordinated plan that would guide FSSI and the core group in […]
.The Kabangasan-Mapua Agrarian Reform Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (KAMADA) is a cooperative in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental that continues to support farmers and small entrepreneurs through accessible financial and enterprise services. Established in 2001 with assistance from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), KAMADA began by offering lending and livelihood support to agrarian reform beneficiaries in Barangay […]