Economic Growth Philippines Project #24500

Social Enterprise Development for Communities

by De La Salle University

Social Enterprise Development for Communities

Project Report | 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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Aug 20, 2025
Igniting Impact: Strengthening Social Enterprises

By Dr. Norby Salonga | Founding Director, LSEED Center

As part of the commitment of LSEED Center to the growth of the social enterprise ecosystem in the country, it has expanded its efforts both through programs and institutional partnerships. The Social Enterprise Incubation and Acceleration for Opportunity Leadership (SIBOL) Program has mobilized relevant partnerships with the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Science and Technology in order to expand support services for MSMEs and social enterprises. This is aligned with the Center's commitment to promote business continuity and sustainability of these organizations. Likewise, its engagements with other academic institutions namely the Ateneo De Manila University and University of the Philippines, have enabled the Center to reach out to more stakeholders and implement programs through the national social enterprise profiling, multi-sectoral workshops and learning sessions— all aimed at increasing awareness about the social enterprise ecosystem.

Consistent to this effort is the hosting of the National Association of Social Enterprise Educators and Administrators (NASEEA), with LSEED Center as its National Headquarter and Secretariat. NASEEA represents the academe in a multi-stakeholders council that implements the national social enterprise roadmap by working with other sectors including MSMEs, private sector, cooperative, and NGOs.

For academic year 2024-2025 alone, the LSEED Center has successfully engaged over 4500 stakeholders and 150 institutions in the country and the Southeast Asian region. The LSEED Hubs located at De La Salle Lipa, University of St. La Salle, and De La Salle University Dasmarinas are part of our commitment to promoting Lasallian social entrepreneurship nationwide.

Come academic year 2025-2026, the Center will fully implement our LSEED Insight, the first ever social enterprise performance and management system, and the sustainability framework with tools on sustainability reporting for social enterprises. These initiatives became possible through our collaboration with stakeholders/partners from the College of Computer Studies and Carlos L Tiu School of Economics.

With active engagement of its stakeholders, all of these became possible. With their sustained commitment, the Center is positioned to accomplish more for the SE ecosystem.

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