Green Crusader Bags APO Scholarship: David D’Angelo to Champion MSME Empowerment and Climate Finance in Laos

Wazzup Pilipinas 

In a proud moment for the Philippines and a decisive leap forward for the country’s green advocacy, David D’Angelo, the dynamic National Chairperson of the Bayanihan Para sa Kalikasan Movement, Inc. (BKM), has been awarded a full scholarship by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) to attend a high-level international workshop in Vientiane, Lao PDR this August 2025.

Among the thousands of potential candidates across the Philippines, D’Angelo was selected as one of only two Filipino delegates granted the rare opportunity to participate in the prestigious “Workshop on Enhancing Access to Finance for MSMEs for Technological Upgrading and Resource Efficiency.” The workshop aims to equip changemakers from APO-member countries with the tools and insights needed to accelerate green transformation among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) — often hailed as the lifeblood of developing economies.

“Maraming salamat sa Asian Productivity Organization (APO), sa Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) at sa Bayanihan Para sa Kalikasan Movement, Inc. sa pagkakapili sa akin para sa scholarship na ito," expressed D’Angelo in heartfelt gratitude.

"I am looking forward to learning from this workshop and, with the help of BKM, help and assist our kababayans, especially MSMEs, in technology upgrading and resource efficiency relating to green jobs and climate finance. Padayon kalikasan!”

A Voice for the Planet, A Hand for the People

This milestone is more than just a personal achievement — it is a triumph for every Filipino environmental advocate and MSME striving for sustainable progress amid economic and ecological challenges. As a seasoned environmental warrior and grassroots mobilizer, David D’Angelo has long been at the forefront of community empowerment, championing the integration of climate resilience, resource efficiency, and inclusive green growth into national development.

Now, with his participation in the APO workshop, he brings the voice of Filipino green innovators and local enterprises to the regional stage, aligning them with global efforts to democratize access to climate finance and technology solutions.

Why It Matters: MSMEs and the Green Shift

In an era defined by the climate crisis, MSMEs face a dual challenge: the urgent need to adopt sustainable technologies and the persistent struggle to access the funding required for such a transition. The APO workshop seeks to break these barriers, bringing together policy experts, environmental economists, and MSME champions across Asia to collaborate on:

Innovative financing mechanisms for green transition

Technology upgrading for resource efficiency

Practical roadmaps for climate-adaptive MSME models

By sending leaders like D’Angelo, the Philippines reaffirms its commitment to climate-smart development and positions itself as a rising hub of green innovation in Southeast Asia.

BKM: The Heart of the Bayanihan Spirit

Under David D’Angelo’s stewardship, Bayanihan Para sa Kalikasan Movement, Inc. (BKM) has grown into a powerful convergence of environmental advocates, policy thinkers, and citizen volunteers pushing for a sustainable Philippines. The movement's mission echoes the essence of bayanihan — working together for the collective good — especially in addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and economic inequality.

This APO scholarship is not just an accolade — it is a call to action. With fresh global knowledge and strengthened networks, BKM and D’Angelo are poised to return with renewed strategies to uplift Filipino MSMEs, transforming them into green warriors of the economy and stewards of the environment.

Congratulations, David D’Angelo!

Your journey reminds us that passion rooted in purpose can cross borders, shift systems, and spark change. As you represent the Philippines in Laos, may your advocacy grow even louder, your insights sharper, and your vision for a greener tomorrow brighter than ever.

Padayon, kalikasan. Padayon, Pilipinas.

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