Philippines2023-10-12T11:49:47-04:00

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

Success Stories from Philippines

Success Stories from Philippines

Success Stories from Philippines

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