Dr. Sixto K. Roxas4 min read
Sixto K. Roxas, a man ahead of his time
“SKR passed away; please come at Bancom‘s celebration of SKR’s life,” the text of Nenette Zapanta Lee, Bancom’s former Corporate Affairs and Communications officer. So, who is…
Dr. Sixto K. Roxas — Writings
Dr. Sixto K. Roxas was a brilliant economist and a self-described sustainable development practitioner who was deeply passionate about eliminating involuntary poverty. As the visionary founder of Bancom Development Corporation, he championed the concept of integrated area development, aiming to seamlessly connect financial markets with the real operating economy to uplift local communities.
Decades ahead of his time, he laid the groundwork for modern social entrepreneurship by designing innovative matrix organizations meant to provide inclusive, sustainable, and beneficial services to society while maintaining economic viability.
This site gathers his writings and the ongoing discussions they inspire—exploring his pioneering concepts of integrated area development, social entrepreneurship, and how bridging financial markets with the real economy can eliminate poverty and build truly sustainable communities.