Tête-à-tête with Rafael “Rapa” Lopa of Philippine Business for Social Progress
Rafael “Rapa” Lopa is the executive director of the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the country’s largest corporate-led social development foundation. The foundation unites businesses and works with communities to enhance the impact of the business sector’s contribution to poverty reduction and environmental sustainability. PBSP aligns its strategies along the country’s National Priority Agenda and the Millennium Development Goals.
Rapa oversees PBSP’s operations nationwide and the implementation of the foundation’s programs in health, education, environment, and livelihood and enterprise development. He is also the president of the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation and serves as a consultant to several companies and corporate foundations on philanthropy and inclusive business programs.