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The pandemic continues to bring about challenges across the country—limited mobility, small businesses struggling to keep afloat, precarious job situations, and families rendered vulnerable. With its long history in the Philippines and guided by its company purpose to refresh the world and make a difference, Coca-Cola Philippines is staying true to its dedication of helping …

As medical frontliners continue to lead the battle against COVID-19, the Insular Foundation extended support to them by donating N95 masks and vitamins to 20 public hospitals. The beneficiary hospitals include: Philippine Orthopedic Center, National Children’s Hospital, Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc., San Lazaro Hospital, East Avenue Medical Center, Rizal Medical Center Pasig, Jose R. Reyes …

In recognition of its commitment to help address various social issues related to education, environment, health and more, GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, was recently honored by Save the Children, the world’s leading independent children’s organization, for being one of its biggest emergency response donors.  Save the Children received immediate help through the GCash …

The Insular Foundation, in partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation (CLFI), recently adopted the Alternative Learning System-Community Learning Center (ALS-CLC) at the Correctional Institution For Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City to help persons deprived of liberty finish their primary education. This is the first adopted center exclusively for women and the third ALS-CLC partnership between Insular …

SM Supermalls nationwide commemorates National Flag Day today, May 28, 2021. On this day in 1898, the Philippine Flag was first unhurled by General Emilio Aguinaldo after the Philippine Revolutionary Army declared victory against Spanish troops in the Battle at Alapan. SM City Bacolod and 75 malls from the shopping center chain held simultaneous flag-raising …

The hot balmy Friday afternoon of May 14, 2021 witnessed the ceremonial groundbreaking of the three-classroom, single-story building at the Talogtog-Bateng Elementary School in Mangaldan, Pangasinan, which is donated by Philippine Allied Enterprises Corporation (PAEC), the official importer and distributor of Bridgestone tires in the Philippines. The construction of the classrooms was done in coordination …

Ms. Roselle S. Dela Umbria leads the distributions of relief packs to the fire victims in Tondo, Manila. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) represented by Ms. Roselle S. Dela Umbria of the Corporate Planning Department delivered a total of 27 relief packs to the fire victims in two areas in Metro Manila on March …

Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) personnel led by Police Lt. Col. Wilfredo R. Abordo, DPDA, under the command of provincial director, Police Col. Romy I. Palgue, conducted 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drills at the NOCPPO parade ground yesterday. DIPO Visayas, Philippine Air Force, National Support Units and NOCPPO Provincial Advisory Council for Police …

Branch employees of BDO Unibank exemplified the bayanihan spirit during the recent holiday season through a volunteerism effort involving the distribution of food packs to various marginalized communities nationwide. Done in partnership with the bank’s corporate social responsibility arm, BDO Foundation (BDOF), the “Handog Sa ‘Yo ng BDO” initiative was simultaneously done recently across the …