Philippines
The first country we served more than 30 years ago.
Philippines
The first country we served more than 30 years ago.
Philippines
The first country we served more than 30 years ago.
Philippines
14,427 Families
Impacted Last Year
In 1990, the Philippines was the first country that Mentors International started serving in. The Philippines has an underemployment rate of up to 75% in some of the more rural regions. While there have been great strides in the last few decades, 64% of the country still lives below the poverty line, struggling to survive on $5.50 or less per day.
Like all developing countries, the Philippines has its own unique challenges. In particular, several major typhoons have impacted the country’s economic growth throughout recent years.
While the first Mentors International branch was opened more than 30 years ago, we are still expanding in order to best serve this country’s most in-need individuals and families. In 2018, the Davao region opened two new branches in the cities of Malita and Bansalan, respectively. In 2019, a new branch was opened in the city of Cagayan de Oro.
Since the first Mentors International branch opened, many lives have been transformed, but there are still more people in need of help. While there are many challenges in the Philippines, our mentors are working harder than ever to help the people of this beautiful country achieve sustainable self-reliance.
Philippines
14,427 Families
Impacted Last Year
In 1990, the Philippines was the first country that Mentors International started serving in. The Philippines has an underemployment rate of up to 75% in some of the more rural regions. While there have been great strides in the last few decades, 64% of the country still lives below the poverty line, struggling to survive on $5.50 or less per day.
Like all developing countries, the Philippines has its own unique challenges. In particular, several major typhoons have impacted the country’s economic growth throughout recent years.
While the first Mentors International branch was opened more than 30 years ago, we are still expanding in order to best serve this country’s most in-need individuals and families. In 2018, the Davao region opened two new branches in the cities of Malita and Bansalan, respectively. In 2019, a new branch was opened in the city of Cagayan de Oro.
Since the first Mentors International branch opened, many lives have been transformed, but there are still more people in need of help. While there are many challenges in the Philippines, our mentors are working harder than ever to help the people of this beautiful country achieve sustainable self-reliance.
Philippines
14,427 Families Impacted Last Year
In 1990, the Philippines was the first country that Mentors International started serving in. The Philippines has an underemployment rate of up to 75% in some of the more rural regions. While there have been great strides in the last few decades, 64% of the country still lives below the poverty line, struggling to survive on $5.50 or less per day.
Like all developing countries, the Philippines has its own unique challenges. In particular, several major typhoons have impacted the country’s economic growth throughout recent years.
While the first Mentors International branch was opened more than 30 years ago, we are still expanding in order to best serve this country’s most in-need individuals and families. In 2018, the Davao region opened two new branches in the cities of Malita and Bansalan, respectively. In 2019, a new branch was opened in the city of Cagayan de Oro.
Since the first Mentors International branch opened, many lives have been transformed, but there are still more people in need of help. While there are many challenges in the Philippines, our mentors are working harder than ever to help the people of this beautiful country achieve sustainable self-reliance.
Local Leadership
Local Leadership
Deputy Executive Director
Perfecto Gonzaga Calipes
Perfecto Gonzaga Calipes, Jr. holds an MBA from Ateneo de Davao University. Before joining Mentors Philippines in 2006, Calipes, spent over 16 years in the banking industry. Calipes is happy to help share his skill in finances with those throughout his community to help lift families out of poverty. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Deputy Executive Director
Perfecto Gonzaga Calipes
Perfecto Gonzaga Calipes, Jr. holds an MBA from Ateneo de Davao University. Before joining Mentors Philippines in 2006, Calipes, spent over 16 years in the banking industry. Calipes is happy to help share his skill in finances with those throughout his community to help lift families out of poverty. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
2023 Impact in Philippines
2023 Impact in Philippines
22,371 Mentoring sessions |
287 New Jobs were created |
14,140 Small Loans were given |
29% average Increase in income |
62% Average Increase in personal savings |
37% Average Decrease in personal consumer debt |
