by Carl Ocab | Oct 16, 2020
Many Filipino women thrive in various fields but barriers to women’s economic participation and opportunity persist, particularly in industries and professions dominated by men. Case in point: tech. To address gaps in the Philippines’ male-dominated tech industry,...
by Carl Ocab | Sep 25, 2020
Like many other countries around the globe, Indonesia is experiencing an economic crunch due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restriction of travel and mass gatherings, as well as the lockdown of affected areas, to reduce the spread of the virus have disrupted commercial...
by Carl Ocab | Sep 23, 2020
Influencing gender norms is crucial to challenging gendered perceptions, shifting mindsets and creating an environment that supports equal economic opportunities for both women and men. Such gendered perceptions that limit economic opportunities, however, are not...
by Carl Ocab | Sep 14, 2020
The COVID-19 economic crisis has implications for both business owners and the workforce. Where businesses have either shut down or had to limit operation costs, some people have lost their jobs, others have been made to work fewer hours or been advised to work from...
by Carl Ocab | Aug 25, 2020
In this interview with Ruth Cabal on CNN Philippines’ Newsroom Ngayon, Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) Executive Director Sixto Donato Macasaet talks about social enterprises, FSSI’s work and the foundation’s ongoing partnership with Investing in...
