Economic Growth Philippines Project #24500

Social Enterprise Development for Communities

by De La Salle University

Social Enterprise Development for Communities

Project Report | Aug 3, 2026
LSEED Center by the number

By LSEED Center | LSEED Center

LSEED by The Number

The Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development Center highlighted its key milestones in terms of the number of engaged stakeholders and programs implemented

Through its formation and social enterprise development programs, the Center engaged 237 students, including members from four student organizations: DLSU SCALE, Hult Prize at DLSU, CEO at DLSU, and ArCG. Additionally, 128 community partners and three faculty members participated in the Formation and SE Development Program. Four major projects were implemented: LIVP Batch 17, SEDSO, KAYA Programs, and LSEED Mentoring Sessions.

The Center’s curricular initiatives engaged 809 students in Term 2, AY 2025-2026, with 594 enrolled in SAS 2000 and 215 in NSTP-LSEED. The LSEED Center facilitated eleven SAS2000 module sessions: five on Lasallian Social Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking (LSEDT) and six on Circular Economy and Social Innovation (CESI), all held at the DLSU Manila campus. Each session accommodated up to 60 students through open registration and ran from 28 January to 5 March 2026. The Center likewise expanded its reach by integrating social innovation modules across various collegiate units, supported by multidisciplinary collaboration with stakeholders from the different colleges.

The curriculum was delivered through intensive face-to-face sessions, each lasting 180 minutes to ensure thorough coverage of program requirements and in-depth exploration of social entrepreneurship frameworks. The Center organized eleven NSTPCW1-LSEED classes as part of a broader 28-session curriculum on social innovation and sustainable enterprise. A total of 215 students (153 males and 62 females) participated, with seven SELs facilitating the modules.

Lastly, under its incubation and acceleration portfolio, the Center implemented several initiatives. These included training on liquid dishwashing formulation in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology - National Capital Region and the Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute, the LSEED SE Marketplace, the Lasallian Social Entrepreneurship Talks: Showcasing Social Enterprises and Entrepreneurs (LETS SEE), and Social Enterprise Profiling.

It is worth noting that in its 10th year, the LSEED Center has incubated/developed a total of 110 social enterprises, student groups, and organizations with over 535 social entrepreneurs/leaders. It engaged over 20000 individuals across 12 programs regionally.

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Apr 13, 2026
10 Years of Lasallian Social Entrepreneurship

By Norby Salonga | Founding Director, LSEED Center

On March 11, 2026, the Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development (LSEED) Center hosted back-to-back anniversary events. In the morning, it commemorated its 10th anniversary through the Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Lasallian Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability held at the Villavicencio Boardroom, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University.

The partnership, led by LSEED, brought together De La Salle University (DLSU), the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), the British Council Philippines, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to strengthen collaboration in advancing social entrepreneurship and sustainability initiatives.

The event opened with a partnership overview by Dr. Norby Roque Salonga, Founding Director of the LSEED Center, followed by a message from Br. Bernard S. Oca, FSC, President of De La Salle University. Partner representatives shared messages of support.

Partner institutions commit to strengthening knowledge exchange, empowering communities, and developing impactful social enterprise initiatives that promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Through their expertise and resources, the partnerships are expected to advance programs and initiatives that foster responsible innovation, support social enterprises, and contribute to sustainable development. This milestone highlights the partner institutions' shared commitment to working collaboratively to build stronger ecosystems for social entrepreneurship and sustainability.

In the afternoon, the Center celebrated its 10th Anniversary at the Jose T. Pardo AFSC Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, gathering partners, students, advocates, and members of the social enterprise ecosystem under the theme “Collective Action for the Future: Lasallian Social Entrepreneurship.”

During the program, Dr. Norby Roque Salonga, Founding Director of the LSEED Center and Associate Professor at the RVR College of Business, reflected on LSEED’s journey over the past decade, highlighting how the Center has grown into a platform that advances social entrepreneurship, community empowerment, and inclusive development through partnerships with communities, organizations, and students.

Dr. Salonga also shared new developments for the Center, including the launch of LSEED Insights and the signing of LSEED’s renewed Vision and Mission Statements, reinforcing the Center’s strategic direction in advancing Lasallian social entrepreneurship and sustainable development initiatives.

A milestone video presentation captured LSEED’s 10 years of impact, showcasing initiatives and collaborations that have strengthened the social enterprise ecosystem and sustainable livelihoods for communities.

As part of the celebration, ten LSEED partners were recognized for their continued collaboration in creating community-based enterprises and inclusive economic opportunities. Select stakeholders and partners shared their experiences working with LSEED. The Center also presented a Special Recognition Award to Br. Bernard S. Oca, FSC, President of De La Salle University. In his message, Br. Oca expressed his appreciation of the Center and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to empowering communities through social enterprise, innovation, and collaborative action in line with the Lasallian mission.

Ms. Fritzie Ian DeVera, Vice President for Lasallian Mission, underscored in her message the importance of strengthening partnerships and sustaining the Lasallian commitment to service, social innovation, and community transformation. The closing remarks were delivered by Prof. Anthony Shun Fung Chiu, Vice President for External Relations and Internationalization, who recognized the role of the LSEED Center across various areas, including internationalization.

As LSEED marks ten years of impact, the Center continues to champion social entrepreneurship as a pathway for inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainable community development.

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Dec 19, 2025
LSEED Center successfully co-hosted national and regional events

By Dr. Norby Salonga | Founding Director, LSEED Center

The Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development Center conducted several learning sessions and introductory courses on social entrepreneurship for new stakeholders in Term 1 of Academic 2025-2026. A total of over 500 new stakeholders were given capacity building sessions through the Center's curricular, social enterprise development, and incubation and acceleration programs.

The LSEED Center, together with the National Association of Social Enterprise Educators and Administrators, hosted several sessions during the Philippine Social Enterprise Roadmap Conference, themed "Technology Innovations in Social Enterprise and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) for the SDGs." This event, held from November 5 to 7, 2025, at the M.I.C.E. Center in Quezon City, gathered over 1000 participants and offered a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, fostering collaboration, and building networks within the social enterprise sector. Led by the SE Roadmap Council, the conference focused on promoting the growth of social enterprises and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders. Dr. Norby Roque Salonga, Founding Director of the LSEED Center and Chairperson of NASEEA, presented the Academe Sector report on the first day and facilitated numerous thematic sessions and workshops. The LSEED Center and NASEEA curated a series of engaging sessions, including the#WeCAN Panel Discussion, Service Learning through Social Entrepreneurship, and the National SE Profiling Panel Discussion (featuring the NGO Sector), along with the official launch of NASEEA.

As a parallel effort, the LSEED Social Enterprise Marketplace, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry and the MSME Sector, showcased an array of products and advocacy initiatives, further enriching the conference experience for all attendees.

Lastly, The Collective Good 2025 (TCG) Workshop (Phase 2) was successfully hosted by the Lasallian Social Enterprise for Economic Development Center of De La Salle University and the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt) at Ateneo de Manila University on November 26-27, 2025. The session brought together resource persons and participants to a two-day sharing of insights and discussions on projects that will support the social enterprise ecosystem of the country.

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