Promoting Entrepreneurship in The Philippines
Promoting Entrepreneurship in The Philippines
Promoting Entrepreneurship in The Philippines
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IN THE
PHILIPPINES
PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE
PHILIPPINES
ORIGINS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES
YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ORIGINS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
RICHARD CANTILLON
An economist, who in a paper
published in 1775 introduced the
concept of entrepreneurship.
He observed the activities of
merchants, farmers, and craftsmen
of his time and developed the early
theories on entrepreneurship.
JOHN BAPTISTE SAY ADAM SMITH
A Scottish economist who wrote about free
A French businessman
enterprise in his book “Wealth of Nations”,
He described how the published in 1776, at the dawn of the
entrepreneur is involved in the Industrial Revolution.
exchange of goods for money. He talked about “invisible hand”, a theory
which consequently influenced the
economic system.
JOSEPH ALOIS SCHUMPETER
An Austrian-American economist, was one of
the first to study entrepreneurs and the impact
of entrepreneurial capitalism on society.
“The Theory of Economic Development”, he
believed that innovation and creativeness
distinguished entrepreneurs from other
business people.
He wrote that innovation and entrepreneurship
are closely intertwined since entrepreneurs
created “clusters of innovations” that caused
disruptive dislocations in the established
business cycles.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES
YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PRESIDENT GLORIA
MACAPAGAL – ARROYO issued
E.O. 470 in 2005 which enhanced the
program of “establishing the Youth
Entrepreneurship Program…” which
largely enjoined the active participation
of the private business sector in ensuring
the success of the program.
Vital provisions of this order state that:
“ SECTION 1. Approval of the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP). The YEP as
formulated by the NYC is hereby approved for implementation. The Program, which is
envisioned to develop the entrepreneurial skills of the youth and hereby contribute to nation
building shall have the following components:
(From the Speech of Mr. Joey Concepcion, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship)
Mr. Joey Concepcion
The founder of Go Negosyo
GO NEGOSYO
Is a nationwide movement that promotes entrepreneurship as a
solution to poverty.
It seeks to be the institution that brings together different people and
resources to create dynamic Filipino entrepreneurs and instill a
thriving entrepreneurial culture.
It organizes activities such as caravans, summits, seminars, and
mentoring sessions, where business opportunities, business advice,
and inspiring ideas are shared.
Many young people and students are among the participants of the
various events of Go Negosyo as well as viewers of its television
and radio shows and
Recently, Go Negosyo published a book entitled “50 Inspiring
Stories of Young Entrepreneurs” which features the
entrepreneurial ventures and adventures of young people.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MODELS
Entrepreneurs have been called the new “movers and
shakers” of contemporary society.
HENRY SY: SM
One of the fifteen Filipino billionaires, as the
Philippine’s richest man.
The “Father of Philippine Retail”
JULIE GANDIONCO: JULIE’s BAKESHOP
Tony Tan Caktiong
is a Filipino entrepreneur. He
is the founder and chairman of
Jollibee Foods.
Eugenio Gabriel "Gabby" L.
López III