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Report on the BBW Learning Journey at INSOL
Copy of Painting by Botong Francisco
April 25, 2007 1:30 – 5:30 pm
INSOL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
36-A Main Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City
CSRSME ASIA
International Association of
Investors in the Social AHON SA HIRAP INC. Advocate of Philippine Organisation Technology
Fair Trade, Inc. International Pte Ltd
Economy
Tekton Business Charter for Human Real Estate Coffee Club
Development Responsibilities Foundation, Inc.
Organization, Inc. Philippine Facilitation Team
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Table of Contents
Organizations Represented in the April 25, 2007 Learning Journey 3
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROCEEDINGS
1. SHARING OF THE WORD OF GOD, OPENING PRAYER,
AND INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS 4
2. INTRODUCTION TO INSOL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Mission 4
Structure 4
Achievements 4
3. ADOPTION OF THE REPORTS OF FEB 21 AND MARCH 28, 2007 MEETINGS 5
4. REPORT OF ASIAN FORUM WORKGROUPS
Workshop 1: Trading Differently – Fair Trade (Coordinators: Asian Fair Trade
Forum, and Advocates of Philippine Fair Trade) 6
Workshop 2: Governing Differently – Charter of Human Responsibility (CHR)
and Servant Leadership (Coordinators: CHR Philippine Team, and Advocates
for Servant Leadership) 6
Workshop 3: Investing Differently – Socially Responsible Investment
(Coordinators: OTI Consulting, and Sustainability Analysis and Consulting 6
Workshop 4: Financing Differently – The Philippine Microcredit Summit
Coordinators: Ahon Sa Hirap Inc.,and Microfinance Council of the Phil, Inc.) 6
Workshop 5: Producing Differently - Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship
(Coordinator: Christian Businessmen’s Forum) 7
ASSOCIATED EVENTS: Fair Trade Exhibit, Art Exhibit, Cultural Night 7-8
Volunteers for the Asian Forum 8
Registration and Sponsors 8
5. THE BBW LEARNING JOURNEY: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Stages of the Learning Journey 8
What have we learned? 9
Bayanihan Banking Window (BBW): Pledge Investments 9
Bayanihan Food Package (BFP) – a food package for the poor 10
BFP Launch in Agraryo Trade Fair June 5-10. 2007 10
Schedule of BBW Learning Journey May-September 2007 10
6. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED TODAY FROM THIS JOURNEY? 11
Attachment: BBW Learning Journey Directory, updated as of April 25, 2007 12
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ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED IN THE APRIL 25, 2007 LEARNING JOURNEY
Advocates for Philippine Fair Trade (APFTI)
Advocates for Servant Leadership
Asian Fair Trade Forum (AFTF)
Bayanihang Pilipino, Inc.
Charter for Human Responsibility (CHR), Philippine Team
Coalition of Socially Responsible Small & Medium Enterprises Asia (CSRSME)
Evangelical Business People & Entrepreneurs for Social Transformation ( E-BEST)
Impok Bayan Association (IBA)
Intercessors for the Philippines (IFP)/ Sagip Bansa
J & G Accounting Marketing Services
Living Streams Fellowship International
Microfinance Council of the Philippines (MCPI)
Ministry to the Marketplace (San Juan and Metro Manila)
On Eagle’s Wings Foundation
OTI Consulting Philippines
Philippine Fruit & Vegetable Industries, Inc. (Philfruits)
Planters Development Bank
Real Estate Coffee Club (RECC)
Tekton Business Development Organization
Thesauros IT Consultants, Inc.
Uplift Philippines
Ventures & Entrepreneurship Development Center in the Orient (VEDCOR)
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HIGLIGHTS OF THE PROCEEDINGS
1. SHARING OF THE WORD OF GOD, OPENING PRAYER, AND INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS
Bro. Ben Quiñones, Chairman and President of CSRSME, and currently Philippine Representative of On Eagle’s
Wings Foundation, chaired the Learning Journey at INSOL Development Foundation. He followed through the
program prepared for the meeting.
Bro. Ben Quiñones shared the Word of God. Pastor Ed de Guzman, Vice Chairman of the IFP and a national
coordinator of Sagip Bansa, led the opening prayer. Mr. Gavin Bunker, President of Insol and host of the
meeting, welcomed the participants to the Insol premises.
Each of the 34 participants from 22 organizations introduced himself/herself and the organization he/she
represents.
2. INTRODUCTION TO INSOL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Insol Development Foundation hosted the third session of the BBW Learning Journey (LJ). The first LJ was
hosted by ASHI in February 21 and the second, by APFTI in March 28. Stage 1 of the Learning Journey is
entitled “Observing the Current Reality” which is carried out through a study visit to various partner organizations.
Mr. Gavin Bunker, Insol President, introduced Insol Development Foundation with the aid of a powerpoint
presentation. He highlighted the following:
Mission of Insol
1. Enabling entrepreneurs from micro to small
2. see micro business entrepreneurs transact more confidently in local trading
3. to develop management capacity, self realization and adequate security of micro enterprises through the
provision of business development services
To implement its mission, Insol established various Insol Enterprise Centers (IECs) in San Jose, Antique;
Morong, Rizal; San Pedro, South Metro Manila; and Sta. Cruz, Laguna. More IEC’s will be established soon in
Antipolo, Calamba, Siniloan and Pandan (Antique). Insol serves predominantly the women beneficiaries of Ahon
Sa Hirap Inc. (ASHI).
Structure
A national board governs the affairs of Insol. At the centers, there are local boards to govern and participate in
the decision programs so that Insol could respond to their needs. Through its Family Enterprise Development
Program, Insol has established link with the Advocate of Phil. Fair Trade, Inc. (APFTI) which undertake
business planning modules.
Achievements
Insol’s achievements include the following:
1. conducted 121 seminars with 1,400 participants on entrepreneurial competencies (business plan)
2. developed/strengthened various businesses through Insol’s “Premium Pinoy Products”
3. designed product labels. Among the products developed were ASHI ice cream, lever one finger
sandals, coco bandi, Manny’s buko collection, arrow slippers. Insol has developed at least 67
product labels. Some food products are in process for BFAD approval.
4. given out awards to the following enterprises: Eastern Candle Manufacturing, Mega Star Studio (photo &
video coverage, leve’s sandals, Micon’s snack bar and Chas
5. facilitated participation of at least 87 enterprises in 7 trade fairs.
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6. given out Micro Enterprise Excellence awards (plaques) on the following categories: Best in Financial
Management; Best in Marketing Plan; Best Product; and Best Entrepreneur
Mr. Bunker expects Insol to achieve financial sustainability within 3 years through the strengthening and
streamlining of its structure, policies, products and procedures. Towards this end, Insol developed the
ENTERPRISE ADVANTAGE training program composed of 37 modules of 6 sessions which include:
Personal entrepreneurial series
Business incubation series
Financial management series
Market growth series
Operations efficiency series
People leadership series
Materials used in the Enterprise Advantage training program include workbooks (translated in Filipino),
facilitator’s manual and a DVD set of instructional materials. Currently being developed by Insol is an interactive
digital learning module. Insol has developed an Enterprise Software which features an enterprise planner
spreadsheet and the enterprise accounts database. Participants pay a fee to avail of Insol training courses. In
closing, Mr.Bunker reiterated Insol’s commitment to its mission of developing the skills of micro entrepreneurs,
promote their growth, and in the process, contribute towards reducing poverty.
3. ADOPTION OF THE REPORTS OF FEBRUARY 21 AND MARCH 28, 2007 MEETINGS
The Chair distributed hard copies of the Report on the February 21 meeting at ASHI and the Report on the March
28 meeting at APFTI, explaining that the copies of the February 21 meeting were not distributed during the
March 28 meeting, and henceforth the report was not acted upon by the meeting. Accordingly, the April 23
meeting approved the motion, properly seconded, to adopt these two reports as official records of the respective
meetings.
4. REPORT OF ASIAN FORUM WORKSHOPS
Prior to the presentation of updates on the Asian Forum workshops, the Chair explained the background of the
Asian Forum for Solidarity Economy in the context of the Learning Journey. Accordingly, the Learning Journey
gathers like-minded individuals representing various organizations that are working on various facets of solidarity
economy. Inasmuch as the Asian Forum seeks to clarify certain major facets such as governance, production,
trading, investment, and financing, CSRSME Asia as event organizer carefully identifies organizations already
working on these facets and invites them to join the Learning Journey. Through a series of consultations with
various organizations since 2004, CSRSME Asia has zeroed in on organizations working on alternative models of
organizing and managing sustainable, solidarity-based development. By the year 2006, CSRSME Asia has
identified concrete models of solidarity-based governance, production, trading, investment, and financing.
Building on this knowledge resource base, CSRSME Asia summarized the core thematic themes of the Asian
Forum in the following: governing differently, producing differently, trading differently, investing differently, and
financing differently.
In essence, the ongoing Learning Journey is building a core group of solidarity economy stakeholders at the
national level. Since the launch of the Learning Journey in January 31, 2007 the national core group of solidarity
economy stakeholders revolves around 20 organizations. Among these, some key organizations have accepted
the challenge of organizing the respective Asian Forum workshops dealing specifically on the core thematic
themes. (The updates of these lead organizations on the progress of their initiatives are detailed below)
From the national setting, the Learning Journey will enter the international arena in October 2007, during which
organizations working on various facets of solidarity economy from various countries will join our learning journey
for the first time. The Chair reported that participants from 16 to 18 countries are expected to attend the Asian
Forum. Among the organizations expected to participate are the international partner organizations of CSRSME
Asia, namely: International Association of Investors in Social Economy, INAISE (Belgium), the Workgroup on
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Solidarity Socio-Economy (France), Alliance 21 (France), Coalition of Socially Responsible Enterprises Unity,
Solidarity, Action (U.S.A.), Pacific Asia Resource Center (Japan), and Reseau Intercontinental de Promotion del’
Economie Sociale et Solidaire, RIPESS (France).
After the introduction to the Asian Forum, the workshops presented their updates as follows:
Workshop 1: Trading Differently – Fair Trade (Coordinators: Asian Fair Trade Forum, and Advocates of
Philippine Fair Trade)
Med Manzaral of the Asian Fair Trade Forum (AFTF) reported that the Workshop on Trading Differently will have
3 resource speakers – one each from India, Nepal and Indonesia. Topics for discussion will be: 1) vision setting
for the planning challenges; 2) best practices in support to producers for market access for business viability (in a
developing country context); and 3) a call to action – inviting others to join.
Workshop 2: Governing Differently – Charter of Human Responsibility (CHR) and Servant Leadership
(Coordinators: CHR Philippine Team, and Advocates for Servant Leadership)
Ms. Pinky Castelo-Cupino, Team Leader of CHR Philippine Team, distributed copies of the proposed program of
the Worlkshop on Governing Differently. A Plenary Session will be held on October 18th with resource speakers
from Malaysia, India, and the Philippines. Pinky noted that the participation of a resource from China-India Youth
Forum is also being sought. In the afternoon of October 18, there will be associated sessions on Youth
Responsibility for Peace, Harmony and Sustainable Development, The Challenges to Make Civil Society More
Responsive in a Globalized World, and Interfaith Dialogue on Social Responsibility and Women and
Responsibility. Another associated session will be organized on October 19 afternoon to discuss networking &
partnerships planning
Ms. Jeanne Bernardo, Executive Director of the Advocates for Servant Leadership (ASL) reported that ASL will
invite as resource speakers of the workshop former Philippine Senator Joey Lina, former Quezon City Mayor Jun
Simon, former Secretary of Planning Dr. Cielito Habito, and 1 resource speaker each from Myanmar and
Thailand. They will speak on servant leadership and in particular, share their experiences of servant leadership
in their respective organizations/ countries.
Workshop 3: Investing Differently – Socially Responsible Investment (Coordinators: OTI Consulting, and
Sustainability Analysis and Consulting)
The Chair conveyed the apologies of Mr. Omy Romero, Managing Director of OTI Consulting, for not being able
to report to the meeting on his workgroup as he was n duty travel. Nonetheless, the Chair assured the meeting
that Ms. Kyoko Sakuma of Sustainability Analysis and Consulting (SA & C) and Omy Romero have submitted to
him a draft of their program for Plenary and Associated Sessions, which defined the objectives of the workshop
and the proposed resource speakers. A polished form of the program of the Workshop on Investing Differently will
be made available in the next Learning Journey, May 23.
Workshop 4: Financing Differently – The Philippine Microcredit Summit (Coordinators: Ahon Sa Hirap
Inc., and Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc.)
Mr. Ed Garcia, Executive Director of the Microfinance Council of the Philippines Inc (MCPI) presented the update
on the Workshop on Financing Differently. ASHI/MCPI is inviting Mr. Nigel Biggar, Manager of Social
Performance Program, Grameen Foundation U.S.A. and Ms. Cecile Lapenu, Executive Director of CERISE/
France, to speak on Social Performance Management.
It was suggested that a training session on Social Performance Management be scheduled during the Associated
Sessions allotted to the Workshop on Financing Differently, in the afternoon of October 18 and October 19. This
topic is highly technical in nature and would cater to the needs of the member institutions of MCPI and other
microfinance institutions. It was further suggested that the Plenary Session in the morning of October 19 be
organized to explain microfinance and its achievements in the Philippines to a broader audience including non-
practitioners of microfinance. Since the Plenary Session will include participants of other workshops, it would
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provide an opportune occasion to raise the awareness of non-practitioners about the mission and poverty impact
of microfinance.
Workshop 5: Producing Differently - Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship (Coordinator: Christian
Businessmen’s Forum)
Mr. Jimmy Ching, Chairman of Impok Bayan Association (IBA), explained that the Christian Businessmen’s
Forum is a consortium of three networks – the IBA represented by Jimmy Ching, the Evangelical Business
People and Entrepreneurs for Social Transformation (E+BEST) represented by Mr. Ruel Luna, and the Metro
Manila for Jesus Movement (MMJM) represented by Ptr Jun Sibanico. Thus, the convenors of the Christian
Businessmen’s Forum (CBF) are Jimmy Ching, Ruel Luna, and Jun Sibanico. It was suggested that CBF invites
Mr. Butch Albert of Bagong Pilipino to join the consortium as he is also working on the project of Christian
Businessmen’s Directory.
Mr. Jimmy Ching reported that the Workshop on Producing Differently will deal with four (4) major themes: job
creation (coordinator - MMJM), entrepreneurship for social transformation (coordinator - E-BEST), Bayanihan
Banking Program (coordinator - IBA), and Christian Businessman’s Directory (Coordinator - Bagong Pilipino).
They will submit the names of resource speakers in the next meeting, May 23.
ASSOCIATED EVENTS
The Chair invited the respective coordinators of the associated events to present their updates and
announcements.
Fair Trade Exhibit
Charisse Baldo of the Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade (APFTI) reported that APFTI will take the responsibility of
organizing a “Fair Trade” Fair. APFTI will make available a total of 60 booths during the Asian Forum for
exhibitors. Twenty four (24) booths will be located at U.P. Institute of Small Scale Industries (ISSI) with a
measurement of 3 X 3 meters/booth, at Php8,486 (around $180) rental per booth. Another 36 booths measuring
3 X 3 meters/booth will be located at the Bahay ng Alumni (18 at the ground floor and another 18 at the second
floor), at Php 5,900 ($125) rental per booth. All food exhibit booths will be located at the second floor, U.P. Bahay
ng Alumni. The rental cost includes the booth installation. While the trade exhibit will feature “fair trade” products,
it is also open to member enterprises of partner organizations participating in the Learning Journey.
Arnel Astillero, Program Coordinator of APFTI, announced that the trade exhibit registration procedure will be
finalized by May 30, therefore, those partner organizations that are interested to join the trade exhibit are
encouraged to register as early as possible, on a first come, first served basis.
Art Exhibit
It was reported that Ms. Athena Santos-Magcase Lopez, a social realist artist based in New Jersey, U.S.A., has
committed to attend the Asian Forum with husband Melvyn Lopez not only to do an exhibit of her paintings but
also to conduct a workshop on expressing social responsibility through the art form. In her email to Bro. Ben
Quinones, Ms. Lopez indicated that Mr. Pablo Baens-Santos, a renowned social realist artist, has committed to
cooperate in organizing the art exhibit and the art workshop.
Inasmuch as Ms. Lopez could not physically attend to the organization of the workshop, the Chair requested Dr.
Emmanuel Ramos, Business Development Manager of Tekton Business Development Organization (BDO), to
assist Ms. Lopez as co-coordinator for the art exhibit and the art workshop. Incidentally, Dr. Ramos knows
personally the social realist artist Mr. Llongoren who has expressed interest in articulating the issues concerning
the expression of social responsibility in art form. The Chair suggested that Dr. Ramos convenes a meeting with
Mr. Llongoren to discuss how best to organize and promote the art exhibit and the art workshop.
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During the open forum, Mr. Gavin Bunker asked if some young, indigent youth artists known to him could also
participate in the art exhibit. Bro. Ben said these young indigent artists are most welcome to participate, and for
that matter, any artist with a social realist perspective is welcome to display their art works.
Cultural Night
Ms. Rinka Romero, organizer of Rinka Collective, reported the Cultural Night’s theme will be “Usad Paglaya”
which means Towards Freedom. The cultural night will feature musical bands with indigenous sound like
Pinikpikan, Rinka collective, Wahiwara and probably the Makiling Dance company. To tap the youth, they may
charge entrance fee at reasonable price. They are currently looking for sponsors. For probable use of UP
grounds, Pinky Castelo suggested a tie up with an existing UP organization.
Volunteers for the Asian Forum
Mr.Jojo Padilla, Managing Director of VEDCOR, reported that the Asian Forum requires a total of 100 volunteers.
As of the date of the meeting, only 2 has responded via e-mail. Bro. Ben suggested that the participating local
organizations should register their staffs as volunteers. Mr. Gavin of Insol and Ms. Mila Bunker of ASHI
responded positively to this suggestion, indicating that they would like to expose their staff in the organizational
aspects of an international event like the Asian Forum.
Registration & Sponsors
Ms. Yasmin Marquez reported the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Bohol Foundation have
expressed interest to join the AF and requested for reservations. She also reported that the registration form is
already revised, with payment options including bank details. Early bird registration is until July 31st. The
following have been finalized: brochures (postcard & booklet forms), bags, pins and the logo to be printed on the
Asian Forum T-shirts
Bro. Ben reminded those present that of the total registration fee, 20% shall go to the recruiting organization as
incentive and to cover their promotional costs; 60% shall be used as logistics support for the workshops
(materials, sound system, etc), and the remaining 20% shall go towards defraying the promotional costs of the
Asian Forum Secretariat.
5. THE BBW LEARNING JOURNEY: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Stages of the Learning Journey
Bro. Ben reported on the current status of the Learning Journey. Once again, he outline the stages of the
Learning Journey (LJ) as follows:
Stage 1: Observing the Current Reality (February – June, 2007)
Stage 2: Retreating & Reflection (July 26 -28, 2007)
Stage 3: Prototyping & Pilot Testing (October – December, 2007)
Bro. Ben explained that from the organizational standpoint, the LJ is a means of team building. At Stage 1. the
participants’ mental picture of current reality would differ from one another because they look at it thru their
respective “filters” or vested interests. To date, three (3) prototype organizations have been visited by the LJ
participants– ASHI (prototype of socially responsible investor/financial service provider or SRI); APFTI (prototype
of a network of socially responsible entrepreneurs or SRE), and INSOL (prototype of a socially responsible
technical service provider or SRS).
Addressing the issue: “Can we model a governance system based on a socially responsible stewardship of
resources by God-centered, compassionate and competent servant leaders?”, Bro. Ben presented what he
believes is a doable model, the model of servant leadership. “Whoever wants to rank first among you must serve
the needs of all” (Matthew 20: 27). These words of Jesus Christ express the core philosophy of Servant
Leadership. Whoever aspires to leadership must serve the needs of country and people in accord with God’s will.
A leader must be an authentic servant of God and country or he is not a true leader.
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What have we learned?
Bro. Ben reported some of the impressions written down by participants of the March 28th LJ at APFTI.
Dr. Emmanuel Ramos (Tekton BDO) “The more I learn about the Bayanihan BW, the deeper is my
commitment to being involved. I … feel the stream moved by Filipinos committed to helping fellow Filipinos. A
true bayanihan spirit is aflame”.
Ruel Luna (E-Best) “… I have learned … that a person may have a bright idea but without the help of others, it
will not materialize”.
Rommel Agustin (APFTI) “The BBW can be a very good model for development. However, it needs to be
clarified of its full mechanics”.
Hilda Panganiban (VEDCOR) “Just like the body [with] many parts, there are various stakeholders in the
economy that need to complement and work as a team in order to function effectively… Investment pledges
made today for . BBW is . proof that there are people .who love our country and are committed to the vision of an
alternative economy”.
Jimmy Ching (Impok Bayan Association: “Bayanihan Banking Window gives me the opportunity to invest our
financial resources with socially responsible entrepreneurs (with APFTI’s help) who are worthy of our help”.
Charisse Baldo (APFTI): “… With each learning journey, my understanding of BBW and the participating
organizations gains clarity and depth. I … appreciate the emphasis on social responsibility and purpose in one’s
actions”.
Yasmin Marquez (OTI): “At the early stage of this learning journey, it is encouraging to see that many
organizations and individuals are excited to put their stake for the mobilization of the BBW with the very purpose
of investing towards a better future”.
Anonymous participant” “Investing in a mutual fund for a social purpose is laudable. BBW brings together
various groups that are or will be taught to be socially responsible. Strong networks that work in solidarity with
each other have the potential to transform leaders and society to be compassionate, God-fearing and caring”.
Bayanihan Banking Window (BBW): Pledge Investments
Bro. Ben went on to explain that while the Learning Journey is an open space where informal ties and bonds
among partner organizations are strengthened, the BBW is formal instrument for concretizing business and
financial relationships among various networks and organizations that support a solidarity-based economy. For
nomenclature purposes of BBW, the stakeholders of a solidarity-based economy are classified into four major
types: the socially responsible investors (SRIs), the socially responsible entrepreneurs (SREs), the socially
responsible service providers (SRS), and socially responsible civil society (SRC) who may also constitute the
consumer base of solidarity economy.
A solidarity-based economy requires a socially responsible civil society who, by informed choice, will patronize
products produced by socially responsible Filipino entrepreneurs. While there are several civil society
organizations in the country, there is still a need to educate their members why their support for products of
socially responsible enterprises or SREs is crucial for the sustainability of a solidarity-based economy.
The first four meetings conducted among partners since January 31 have resulted so far in Php 850,000.00 total
pledge investments for BBW from 8 organizations and 1 individual. These include, apart from CSRSME Asia
which laid the foundation of BBW, the following organizations: Php100,000 each from Impok Bayan Association,
RECC Foundation, Vedcor, On Eagles Wings Foundation, ASHI, Insol Development Foundation, Tekton BDO,
and Entrepreneurs du Monde; and P50,000.00 from one individual.
More pledge investments are expected to follow as the mechanics of BBW are finalized by the partner bank,
Planters Development Bank. The Learning Journey is an open space for confidence building among partner
organizations, and while the LJ agenda includes the promotion of BBW, partners are free to decide whether or
not to join the BBW at any point of the LJ.
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The Asian Forum (AF) is a means for consolidating and enlarging the socio-economic base of a solidarity-based
economy in general, and of BBW, in particular. A Stakeholders Assembly for the Asian Forum has been proposed
and it is quite likely that this item will be discussed during the Retreat and Reflection on July 26-28, 2007. The
Stakeholders Assembly is meant to provide an institutional form to the commitments of networks and
organizations toward the promotion of solidarity-based economy in various Asian countries. Thus the Asian
Forum could serve as a means for broadening the socio-economic network of organizations participating in the
current LJ.
Bayanihan Food Package (BFP) – a food package for the poor
One of the latest initiatives launched as a result of the BBW Learning Journey is the Bayanihan Food Package
(BFP), a food package for the poor developed by Philfruits, the marketing arm of agrarian reform farmer-
beneficiaries. BFP is meant to provide an affordable yet nutritious alternative to the dry-packed noodle which poor
households use for their regular meals. Such dry-pack noodle contain ample amounts of sodium monoglutamate
which have widely known ill effects on health.
A poor household with 5 members spends an average of Php80.00 per day on food, allocated as follows.
Rice 1 kilogram Php 28.00
Noodles 2 packs/Php7.0/ pack/meal, 2 meals 28.00
Condiments & others 10.00
Fare and Etc 14.00
TOTAL Php 80.00
The BFP offers an alternative, more nutritious food package, good for 2 meals for a family of 5, as follows:
Rice 1 kilo Php 25.00
Meat/ fish ½ kilo
with fresh vegetables & condiments 50.00
TOTAL Php 75.00
BFP Launch in Agraryo Trade Fair June 5-10. 2007
Bro. Ben announced that the Bayanihan Food Package (BFP) will be launched at the Agraryo Trade Fair on June
5-10, 2007 at the SM Mega Trade Hall. Bulk orders for BFP will be taken for the first time in this trade fair.
CSRSME Asia has booked three 2 X 3 m booths at the Agraryo Trade Fair for this purpose, and also to allow
BBW partner organizations to take advantage of the occasion to promote their products. For a both rental
contribution of P5,000 per organization, partners can share booth space to display their products.
Schedule of BBW Learning Journey May-September 2007
Bro. Ben presented the following provisional schedule of the BBW learning journey in the succeeding months:
Date Day Time Venue
May 23 Wed 1:30 pm ASL
May 30 Wed 10:00 am 1 st inter city LJ -Pateros
June 5 – 10 Tues-Sun - Agraryo Trade Exhibit (SM Megamall)
June 20 Wed 1:30 pm 2nd inter city LJ *
July 26-28 Thurs-Sat 9:00am – 5:00pm Retreat & Reflection (Asian Forum coordinators)
July 28** Wed 1:30 pm 3rd inter city LJ (Legend Villas Hotel)
Aug.22 Wed 1:30 pm 4th inter city LJ *
Sept. 19 Wed 1:30 pm 5th inter city LJ *
* Venue and host to be arranged
** July LJ is rescheduled to July 28 to avoid conflict with the Retreat & Reflection
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Some concerns raised:
1. Some participants requested for the BBW LJ schedule to be sent to them by email.
2. Ruel Luna of E-Best also requested copies of all presentations related to BBW.
6. WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED TODAY FROM THIS JOURNEY?
Towards the end of the meeting, participants were asked to write down what they have learned from the day’s LJ.
The responses are the following:
1. Grace Sibanico (SJMM): “BBW learning journey has given me a clear direction of being a socially
responsible investor through association with this group, {whose members are} contributing their specific
talents and skills for a common goal – serv{ing} the purpose of our existence”.
2. Charisse Baldo (APFTI) : “The Philippines needs more civic groups to cooperate and work together
towards effecting social change. BBW is a good network for that”.
3. Jeanne Bernardo (BAPI/ASL) : “It is encouraging to see the consistent participation of the BBW
stakeholders in the learning journey . My impression is that the group has ”gelled” very well and the
purpose and vision of each organization is becoming clearer as we go through the journey together.
Wouldn’t it be great if all socially responsible organizations buy into the BBW? We will finally see
national transformation, not only of the economy, but also on governance system”.
4. Yasmin Marquez (OTI) : “The session of the BBW Learning Journey enabled me to have (now, I have !)
a better understanding of a socially responsible service provider in INSOL”.
5. Mila Mercado-Bunker (ASHI): “As we continue to journey together, confidence level is built and that
partnership is strengthened. Let’s take a step at a time. Together, we get there…”
6. Jimmy Ching (IBA) : “I’m learning that in BBW, we don’t have to re-invent the wheel because we have
partners who can complement what we are doing. Together, we can do the work with efficiency and
speed. It’s amazing!”
7. No name (Philfruits): “With different organizations moving towards one goal, anything is possible …”
8. Bishop Alex Zonio (Living Streams Fellowship International) : “The learning process is excellent”.
9. Arnel Astillero (APFTI): “If we put passion to our vision… things fall easily into place!”
10. No name (Philfruits): “If all people focus on what is needed and coordination is properly oriented, all
plans will eventually be successful in time”.
11. Ruel Luna (E-BEST) : “We need not to reinvent the wheel but through collaboration with other
organizations with existing technology, we can accomplish greater things”.
12. Bishop Jessie Peñoso (ASL) : “The BBW learning journey provides a viable alternative in terms of
sustainability, strategy and systemic developmental approach. Hope to incorporate these outputs out of
this learning process into national policies both politically and socially”.
RECORDED BY:
HILDA N. PANGANIBAN
Volunteer
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Attachment
BBW LEARNING JOURNEY DIRECTORY
( updated as of April 25, 2007 )
CONTACT NUMBERS
NAME OFFICE/ADDRESS DESIGNATION
& EMAIL ADDRESS
Tropical Asia Omni Ventures Manager tropicalasia@gmail.com
1. Ace Aguilar 2G Bricky One Condo, www.asiantropics.com
España Corner Centro St. mobile: 0906-309-0441
Planters Devt Bank First Vice www.plantersbank.com.ph
Adonis Yap 10th flr Planters Bank Bldg. President, acyap@plantersbank.com.ph
2.
314 Sen GilPuyat Ave. Product Mgt & tel: 813-7082 / 884-7600 loc 7644
Makati City Marketing Dept.
1) Living Streams Fellowship
International 1) Head Pastor
17th Flr., Centerpoint Bldg. 2) National Tel: 631-2204
Julia Vargas Ave., Pasig City Chairman 718-0530
Bishop Alex
3. 2) CCW Tri Media 3)Chairman Fax: 718-3775
Zonio
3)Touchline News 4) Radio Mobile: 0919-789-6420
4)Police Hour on the Air Producer/
(DZXQ) Anchorman
5) Tinig ng Maralita 5) Publisher
Good Shepherd Fin’l. Center Officer arlene_edades@yahoo.com
4. Arlene Edades Proj. 6., QC tel: 453-6523
mobile: 0927-847-6873
U.P. ISSI enelra202001@yahoo.com
Arlene Eleanor Room 404 UP-ISSI UES aeliberal@up.edu.ph
5.
E. Liberal tel: 928-7076 to 79
telefax: 920-6923
Advocate of Phil. Fair Trade Manager aastillero@apfti.org.ph
(APFTI) www.apfti.org.ph
6. Arnel Astillero
47-A Road d.2 tel: 425-1230
Project 6, Q.C mobile: 0917-505-9461
TSPI Development Corp. Consultant bmrodriguez@tspi.org.
Basilio M. 2370 Antipolo St., (Social & Business www.tspi.org
7. Rodriguez, Jr. Guadalupe Nuevo Dev. Services) tel: 751-3638 to 41 loc 123
Makati City fax: 882-3953 / 882-1828
mobile: 0917-559-3290
CSRSME Asia Chairman benqjr117@yahoo.com
Penthouse, ACE Bldg. Dela mobile: 0921-660-2255
Ben Rosa cor. Rada, Legaspi Vill.,
8.
Quiñones,Jr. Makati City
On Eagles Wings Foundation Philippine
Representative
Thesauros It Consultants, Inc General lb_jose@yahoo.com
Rm 405 FORC Bldg. Manager/ tel: 722-1016 /721-7032/ 727-2671
9. Bheng Jose
N. Domingo St., Vice President mobile: 0917-807-5240
San Juan, MM
UPLift Philippines Managing cecile.guilbault@uplift.org.ph
10. Cecile Guilbault APV Bldg., Director mobile: 0927-711-0710
Mabini St., Caloocan City
Advocate of Phil. Fair Trade, Project cbaldo@apfti.org.ph
Inc. (APFTI) Dev’t Associate www.apfti.org.ph
11. Charisse Baldo
47-A Road 2 tel: 454-4744 / 425-1230 to 31
Project 6, Q.C mobile: 0917-505-9478
C&J Promotions (Phils. Inc.) President cjphils@pacific.net.ph
Cherina V. 174 Rivera St., Baesa, Sta. tel: 330-481- /361-6197
12.
Chacko Quieria, Cal. City fax: 330-4812
JOHN CHACKO HOLDINGS
SDN BHD
20 Jalan Desa Aman 11, Group http://www.johnchacko.com.my
Taman Desa Aman, Cheras, Exec. Director tel: (603) 9130-7122 / 9132-89133
56100 Kuala Lumpur, Mal. fax: (603) 9131-8376 / 9132-9133
Federation of People’s coopfed@yahoo.com
Sustainable Development Manager tetayplantilla@yahoo.com
13. Christie Rowena Cooperative (FPSDC) www.fpsdc.com
“Tetay” Plantilla Rm 709 Future Point Plaza tel: 376-4942
112 Panay Avenue, QC Telefax: 410-4380
Asia Fair Trade Forum (AFTF) Chariman theforum@apfti.org.ph
14. Claribel David 47-A Road d.2 tel: 425-1230 to 31
Proj.6 Q.C
Real Estate Coffee Club President cornisnav@yahoo.com
15. Cora Navarra
Foundation, Inc.(RECC) mobile: 0916-468-7734
Armadillo Holdings, Inc. Asst.Corp. danny_d@armadillo.ph
2650 A. Bonifacio St. Secretary tel: 889-3935 loc 7214
16. Danilo Diaz Bangkal, Makati mobile: 0917 – 890-7769
Marketplace Christian Coop. Coop Chairman
Armadillo Holdings / Vice President/ deng_s@armadillo.ph
TITANIUM Board member tel: 844-6617 /889-3935 / 889-
2650 Bonifacio , Bankal, 3920
17. Delfin M. Sigua
Makati to 27 loc. 450
fax: 889-3939
Mobile: 0917-891-2774
e-mail:
18. Donnie Fabian PRULIFE Manager tel: 937-8702
mobile:
Alter Trade earlqp@hotwaikualtitude.com.p
19. Earl Parreño U.A Lily St., Bato Subd. , h
Bacolod City mobile: 0919-341-6378
Intercessors for the Phils. Vice- edpdeguzman@gmail.com
Ed P. de
20. (IFP)/ Sagip Bansa Chairman qcdventures@gmail.com
Guzman
mobile: 0917-811-1823
MicroFinance Council of the Executive Director ed.garcia@microfinancecouncil.org
Phils (MCPI) microfi@pworld.net.ph
Unit 1909 Jollibee Plaza tel: 631-6184 / 631-5920
21. Ed Garcia Telefax : (632) 631-5920
Condominium
Emerald Ave., Ortigas
Center, 1605 Pasig City
Tekton BDO Business Dev’t eramos@observatory.ph
Emmanuel
22. Rm 102 UP-ISSI Bldg. Manager www.tekton.ph
Ramos
UP Campus, Diliman, QC
Entrepreneurs Du Monte Executive frank.renaudin@entrepreneursdu
29 Ladmisault Director monde.org
23. Frank Renaudin
8600 Poitias
France
Insol Devt Foundation President www.insolfoundation.org
24. Gavin Bunker 36-A Main Avenue insoltraining@i-manila.com.ph
Cubao, QC tel: 912-0644 / 911-2067
Gert Wiggelink- Woord en Daad Head, SMED g.wiggelinkhuijsen@woordendaad.n
25. l
huijsen The Netherlands
Tropical Asia Omniventure Manager gilmode97@yahoo.com
Inc. tropicalasia@gmail.com
26. Gil Molina
288 B Rizal Ave., tel: 658-0417
Taytay Rizal mobile: 0927-386-7186
J & G Acctg. Mktg. Services Proprietress jgacmar@yahoo.com
27. Grace Sibanico
19V Angeles St., Brgy. mobile: 0917-847-6245
13
Ihabayanan, San Juan, M/M
Advocates for Servant Member advocatesforservantleadership@
Leadership (ASL) gmail.com
28. Greg Ortega Unit 304 Xanland Place wwwasleadership.org
Condominium tel: 926-0491/ 709-0014
323 Katipunan Ace., Loyola mobile: 0919-498-1324
VEDCOR – Ventures & Entre. Admin. / Finance because710@yahoo.com
Hilda N. Devt’t. Ctr. In the Orient, Inc. officer tel: 453-4552
29.
Panganiban #57 Diamond St., Northview, mobile: 0921-491-2470
Batasan Hills, Q.C
Impok Bayan Association Chairman jimmy_ph2003@yahoo.com
(IBA) tel: 373-4199
30. Jaime Ching
Rm 300, P.B Dionisio Bldg., mobile: 0920-402-6438
27 Roces Ave., QC
Armadillo Holdings, Inc. Operations jabiel24@yahoo.com
2650 A. Bonifacio , Bangkal, Manager tel: 844-6617 /889-3935 / 889-
Makati / CDO Pasay 3920
31. James Lusing
to 27 loc. 450
fax: 889-3939
Bayanihang Pilipino, Inc. Executive Director jmobernardo@yahoo.com
Unit 304 Xanland Place bayanihangpilipino@gmail.com
Jeanne Marie
32. Condominium telefax: 926-0491
O. Bernardo
323 Katipunan Ace., Loyola mobile: 0917-532-6632
Heights, QC
Insol Devt Foundation Writer/ www.insolfoundation.org
Jeanette Laila 36-A Main Avenue researcher rappah@rocket.mail.com?
33.
Cubao, QC tel: 912-0644 / 911-2067
mobile: 0906-514-1960
Advocate for Servant Trustee advocatesforservantleadership@
Leadership (ASL) gmail.com
Bishop Jess
34. Unit 304 Xanland Place wwwasleadership.org
Peñoso
Condominium tel: 926-0491/ 709-0014
323 Katipunan Ace., Loyola mobile: 0917-999-1562
Philippine Fruit & Vegetable Manager, philfruits@pldtdsl.net
Nathaniel Industries, Inc. (PHILFRUITS) Operations & tel: 929-3605 / 929-2582
35.
“Jing” Campo 7F Triumph Bldg., Planning
1610 Quezon Ave., QC
ITHIEL Corp. (SUKI Mrkt.) Property joey_m@suki.com.ph
Joey C. Brgy. Nueva, Nat’l Hi-Way, Operations tel: 847-5117
36.
Marquez San Pedro, Laguna Manager fax: 847-6395
mobile: 0917-891-5550
Armadillo Holdings, Inc. joelapura@yahoo.com
2650 A. Bonifacio St. tel : 844-6617 /889-3935 / 889-
37. Joel A. Apura Bangkal, Makati, City 3920
to 27 loc. 450
fax : 889-3939
VEDCOR – Ventures & Entre. Youth joe_vedcor@yahoo.com
Devt’t. Ctr. In the Orient, Inc. Coordinator mobile: 0921-232-2454
38. Joel Marcaida
#57 Diamond St., Northview,
Batasan Hills, Q.C
Armadillo Holdings, Inc. Market joey_b@suki.com.ph
Joey V. 2650 A. Bonifacio St. Development tel: 740-8768 / 740-8680 / 731-
39.
Bernardino Bangkal, Makati Manager 1912
INSOL Devt. Foundation Business insoladmin@pldtdsl.net
40. Jojo Belen 36-A Main Avenue Manager tel: 912-0644
Cubao, QC mobile: 0916-938-3727
14
VEDCOR Managing jojopadilla@yahoo.com
41. Jojo Padilla 453 Calbayog St., Director mobile: 0917-821-5590
Mandaluyong
Advocate for Servant Trustee jnollido@yahoo.com
Leadership (ASL) advocatesforservantleadership@
Unit 304 Xanland Place gmail.com
42. Jonard Nollido
Condominium wwwasleadership.org
323 Katipunan Ace., Loyola tel: 926-0491/ 709-0014
mobile: 0916-500-9377
Ministry to the Marketplace, Pastor junsibanico_77@yahoo.com
43. Jun Sibanico
San Juan city mobile: 0917-886-5636
Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI) Auditor louislaudencia@yahoo.com
44. Louis Laudencia 76 8th Ave., Cubao tel: 926-2102
Quezon City mobile: 0906-368-9771
OTI Consulting Senior Manager mabel_apostol@oticonsulting.co
Penthouse, ACE Bldg. Dela m
Rosa cor. Rada, Legaspi Vill., www.oticonsulting.com
45. Mabel Apostol
Makati City tel: 888-4490 to 91
fax: 888-4492
mobile: 0917-835-1119
Armadillo Holdings, Inc. Human mai_b@armadillo.ph
Maida S.
46. 2650 A. Bonifacio St. Resource tel: 889-3935 to 40 loc. 7374
Briones
Bangkal, Makati, City. Supervisor
Suki Market (Ithiel Corp.) General manny_s@suki.com.ph
Manuel L. Armadillo Holdings QC Manager tel: 740-8768 / 740-8680 / 731-
47.
Santos Mayon St., cor. Roxas, 1912
Sta. Teresita
Kasagana –Ka President & Board mean@pacific.net.ph
Ma. Anna de Dev. Center, Inc. Chairman telefax: (632) 931-4335
48.
Rosas-Ignacio 9 Don Rafael St., Don Enrique
Heights, Holy Spirit, 1127 QC
Federation of People’s Account Officer coopfed@yahoo.com
Ma. Hidelita Sustainable Development tetayplantilla@yahoo.com
49. “Haydee” Cooperative (FPSDC) www.fpsdc.com
Sasaluya Rm 709 Future Point Plaza 1 tel: 376-4942
112 Panay Avenue, QC telefax 410-4380
Impok Bayan Association Board member tel: 373-4199
Ma. Theresa (IBA) mobile: 0927-876-1968
50.
Ching Rm 300, P.B Dionisio Bldg.,
27 Roces Ave., QC
Punla sa Tao Foundation Knowledge info@punla.org
Rm 301 Pako Bldg. Gen. Officer-Research zmprietos@punla.org
Ma. Zyrene Kuna cor. Pedro Gil St. www.punla.org
51.
Marapo-Prietos Paco, Manila? tel: (049) 5366-794
3rd floor, Vega Ctr College, mobile: (+63) 9223771623
Los Baños, Laguna
Philippine Fruit & Vegetable Business philfruits_06@yahoo.com
Marie Flor M.
Industries, Inc. (PHILFRUITS) Development philfruits@pldtdsl.net
Opulencia
52. 7F Triumph Bldg., Officer tel: 929-3605 / 929-3821
1610 Quezon Ave., QC telefax: 929-2582
mobile: 0920-958-0013
Asian Fair Trade Forum (AFTF) Program Officer secretariat@asiaforum.ph
Med Manzaral
53. 47-A Road d.2 tel: 454-4744 / 425-1230 to 31
Proj.6 Q.C
Melinda Vargas Good Shepherd Fin’l. Center Officer tel: 641-0553
54.
Proj. 6., QC mobile: 0916-327-6352
University of the Philippines Professor http://homepage.mac.com/mila.d.
55. Mila D. Aguilar aguilar/mila.d.aguilar@mac.com
-Sagip Bansa
15
mobile: 0917-531-0349
Ahon Sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI) President mmbunker@i-manila.com.ph
Inc./Microfinance Council of
56. Mila Bunker
the Phil., Inc tel: 913-2452
76 8th Ave., Cubao, QC mobile: 0917-5228806
Member mrvrealty@yahoo.com
Monina R.
57. Real Estate Coffee Club mobile: 0920-301-1654
Valenzuela
Foundation, Inc. (RECC)
Armadillo Holdings Inc. HR Manager nelson_c@armadillo.ph
58. Nelson Chavez 2650 A. Bonifacio tel: 889-3935 to 40 loc 441
Bangkal, Makati
OTI Consulting Phil. Managing rsromero@oticonsulting.com
Director www.oticonsulting.com
Omy Romero CSRSME Asia Vice-Chairman mobile: 0918-919-9293
59.
Penthouse, ACE Bldg. Dela
Rosa cor. Rada, Legaspi Vill.,
Makati City
Quezon City Freelance paul_casuga@yahoo.com
60. Paul Casuga 11 Pines St., Tierra Evelina Consultant mobile: 0917-939-1372
Homes, Culiat, QC
VEDCOR – Ventures & Entre. Board Member orientalperl@yahoo.com
Devt’t. Ctr. In the Orient, Inc. mobile: 0917-824-2455
61. Perli Padilla
#57 Diamond St., Northview,
Batasan Hills, Q.C
Phil. Facilitation Team of the Coordinator pcupino@hotmail.com
Charter for Human www.charter-human- responsibilities. net
62. Pinky Castelo Responsibility tel:435-2199
44 Mahusay St., UP Village mobile: 0922-816-0397
Diliman, QC
Raike USAID Consultant raike_2002@yahoo.com
63.
Quiñnones 8 Pines St., Tierra Evelina, QC mobile: 0920-820-3091
OTI Consulting / Asian Forum Marketing & www.oticonsulting.com
Rinka Romero Secretariat Cultural Night tel: 888-4490 to 91
64. Penthouse, ACE Bldg. Dela Coordinator fax: 888-4492
Rosa cor. Rada, Legaspi Vill., mobile: 0917-817-9293
Makati City OTI Consulting
Advocate of Phil. Fair Trade Executive Director ragustin@apfti.org.ph
Rommel Agustin
(APFTI) tel: 425-1230
65.
47-A Road d.2 mobile: 0917– 505-9480
Project 6, Q.C
C &J Promotions Phils., Inc. Secretary r.vdelacruz@eyahoo.com
Rowena Dela
66. Caloocan City tel: 361-6197
Cruz
Charter for Human Phil. Liaison rzmartinez@yahoo.com
67. Ruben Martinez
Responsibility/Otradev mobile: 0915-702-1272
E-Best staff letters@e-bestph.com
Rm 1203 Citiland MegaPlaza www.e-bestph.com
68. Ruel P. Luna
ADB Ave corner Garnet telefax: 638-4246
Road,Ortigas Center, Pasig mobile: 0919-2348925
U.P. ISSI Chairman, dadosibayan@yahoo.com
Room 405 UP-ISSI Research & salvador.sibayan@up.edu.ph
Salvador I.
69. Extension Dept. www.upd.edu.ph
Sibayan
tel: 928-7076 to 79
telefax: 920-6923
Philippine Fruit & Vegetable President solbadoy@yahoo.com
Solomon Badoy Industries, Inc. (PHILFRUITS) philfruits@pldtdsl.net
70.
7F Triumph Bldg., tel: 929-3821 / 929-2582
1610 Quezon Ave., QC mobile: 0917-885-1341
16
0920-945-0064
Advocate for Phil. Fair Trade, Finance Manager trogel@apfti.org.ph
71. Tess Rogel
Inc. (APFTI) tel: 454-4744
E-Best President letters@e-bestph.com
Dr. Tito E. Rm 1203 Citiland MegaPlaza www.e-bestph.com
72.
Contado ADB Ave corner Garnet telefax: 638-4246
Road,Ortigas Center, Pasig mobile: 0917-540-5721
Philippine Fruit & Vegetable Public Relations vas12673@yahoo.com
Industries, Inc. (PHILFRUITS) Officer philfruits@pldtdsl.net
Vivien A. Silva
73. 7F Triumph Bldg., tel: 929-3605
1610 Quezon Ave., QC telefax: 929-2582
mobile: 0920-958-0014
OTI Consulting / Asian Forum Project yasmin_marquez@oticonsulting.
Yasmin Secretariat Coordinator com
Marquez Penthouse, ACE Bldg. Dela www.oticonsulting.com
74.
Rosa cor. Rada, Legaspi Vill., tel: 888-4490 to 91
Makati City OTI Consulting fax: 888-4492
mobile: 0920-517-5523
OTI Consulting / Asian Forum Marketing & www.oticonsulting.com
Secretariat Cultural Night tel: 888-4490 to 91
75. Zach Sycip Penthouse, ACE Bldg. Dela Coordinator fax: 888-4492
Rosa cor. Rada, Legaspi Vill.,
Makati City OTI Consulting
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