Senator Risa Hontiveros to deliver keynote address at 2nd Socialized Housing Summit
15 Mar 2024
Senator Risa Hontiveros will deliver the keynote address at 2nd Socialized Housing Summit on March 18, 2024 at the Escaler Hall of the Ateneo de Manila University. The 2-day summit to be held from March 18-19, aims to fortify collective efforts towards ensuring accessible, sustainable, and dignified housing for every Filipino, bridging gaps through innovation, collaboration, and shared expertise by bringing together diverse stakeholders. By amplifying awareness and facilitating knowledge-sharing about socialized housing, the summit seeks to weave a collaborative network across sectors. The event will spotlight successful models and government programs, enhancing their visibility and inspiring replication or adaptation across varied contexts.
Guest Speakers
The summit includes guest speakers such as Hon. Marilene Acosta, Head of Pag-IBIG Fund; Dr.
Marife Ballesteros, Vice President, Philippine Institute for Development Studies; and Mr Kamrul Tarafder, President and CEO of ASA Philippines Foundation, among many other esteemed representatives from the sector.
Also featured at the summit is Mr Panya Boonsirithum, a social entrepreneur who founded Citihub –
an innovative and sustainable way of looking into low-cost urban housing. Mr Vince Rapisura, Ateneo faculty member, social entrepreneur, personal finance guru, and President of SEDPI will also talk about SEDPI’s foray into the socialized housing market as a way to address the needs of a marginalized sector that is suffering from the growing housing backlog.
Summit Fee:
Attendance at the summit is Php 500 for 2 days inclusive of lunch. Click on the link below to register,
or send an email to the listed addresses for inquiries.
Registration Link:
https://go.ateneo.edu/2ndSocializedHousingSummit2024
Organizers email addresses:
Joji Magana - acsent.jgsom@ateneo.edu
Florence Angelica Adviento - info@sedpi.com
About ACSEnt and SEDPI
ACSENT and SEDPI are leading organizations dedicated to fostering social entrepreneurship and developing sustainable solutions to pressing societal issues, including affordable housing. Through collaboration and innovation, they aim to create impactful change for underserved communities in the Philippines.