Rose Anne Gillo | Jinky P. Batiduan |
May 20, 2026
The effect of social entrepreneurship on the sustainability of community programs is least examined in the existing literature. This study, guided by Freeman’s Stakeholder Theory, used a mixed-methods approach—surveying 250 respondents and interviewing eight social enterprises in Manila—to investigate these effects. Regression analysis indicated that stakeholder salience, social entrepreneurship practices, and sustainable development components significantly contribute to sustaining community programs. Thematic analysis further revealed ongoing challenges that social enterprises face in maintaining these initiatives. Findings highlighted the need for targeted strategies that robustly engage stakeholders in decision-making and establish sustainability metrics for tracking the long-term impact of social entrepreneurship. Future research may analyze long-term trends, sector-specific strategies, standardized impact measurement, and policy implications of social enterprise models within the Philippine context. This study underscored the importance of strategic stakeholder engagement and effective sustainability tracking to enhance community program longevity and effectiveness.