Philippine Business for Social Progress
Business sector leadership driving poverty reduction across the Philippines
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Philippine Business for Social Progress is a social development organization based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, that channels business sector commitment toward poverty reduction. It focuses on empowering the poor through programs that promote self-reliance and sustainable development across health, education, environment, gender equality, water, and food security. The organization envisions the private sector as a leading force in advancing social progress throughout the Philippines.
Mission
Our vision: To be the leader in promoting business sector commitment to social development. Our mission: PBSP is committed to the empowerment of the poor by promoting business sector leadership in, and commitment to, poverty reduction programs that lead to self-reliance.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesPhilippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), founded in December 1970, is the largest corporate-led social development foundation in the Philippines and the first in Asia to promote and practice corporate social responsibility, working on health, education, environment and livelihood.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in PhilippinesConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Philippine Business for Social Progress has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including PCNC.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by PCNC - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1970, it predates 87% of the charities in the Philippines GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 89% of the 36 environment charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPhilippine Business for Social Progress is a registered environment nonprofit based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Philippine Business for Social Progress has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Philippines is 51/100.
Philippine Business for Social Progress is located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years. Its registered address is PBSP Head Office, Philippines.
Philippine Business for Social Progress is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines.
According to GiveRadar's records, Philippine Business for Social Progress is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Philippine Business for Social Progress is a social development organization based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, that channels business sector commitment toward poverty reduction. It focuses on empowering the poor through programs that promote self-reliance and sustainable development across health, education, environment, gender equality, water, and food security. The organization envisions the private sector as a leading force in advancing social progress throughout the Philippines. Philippine Business for Social Progress is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1970.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Philippine Business for Social Progress is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Philippine Business for Social Progress is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
- Officers and trustees
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1970
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Philippine Business for Social Progress
- What is Philippine Business for Social Progress?
- Philippine Business for Social Progress is a environment nonprofit organization based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. Philippine Business for Social Progress is a social development organization based in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, that channels business sector commitment toward poverty reduction. It focuses on empowering the poor through programs that promote self-reliance and sustainable development across health, education, environment, gender equality, water, and food security. The organization envisions the private sector as a leading force in advancing social progress throughout the Philippines.
- When was Philippine Business for Social Progress founded?
- Philippine Business for Social Progress was founded in 1970.
- Where is Philippine Business for Social Progress located?
- Headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is Philippine Business for Social Progress trustworthy?
- Philippine Business for Social Progress has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Philippine Business for Social Progress's website?
- http://www.pbsp.org.ph
- Are donations to Philippine Business for Social Progress tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.