Last March 19, 2026, the LCF–CSR Institute successfully culminated this year’s Learning Journey, with a total of nine representatives from three member organizations. The culminating activity marked a meaningful close to an enriching and immersive experience designed for emerging leaders in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Offered annually, the Learning Journey brings together participants from LCF member organizations to deepen their understanding of impactful CSR practices while fostering collaboration across sectors. The program provided a dynamic platform for learning, exchange, and reflection among peers and industry leaders.
A key component of this year’s program was a series of site visits that allowed participants to engage directly with host organizations and observe CSR initiatives in practice.
The visits were held on February 26 at the Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI) Office in the morning and the Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillhier (PJL) Museum in the afternoon; March 5 at the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) in the morning and Unilab Foundation (ULF) in the afternoon; and March 12 at the Megawide Corporate Foundation (MCFI) Office in the morning and White Cross in the afternoon. While the Unilab Foundation was not a participant in this year’s Learning Journey, they generously opened their doors to host the Batch 9 participants, further enriching the experience through knowledge sharing and engagement.
This year’s cohort featured representatives from a diverse range of industries and advocacies, all united by a shared commitment to social impact. Participating organizations included were Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc., Jollibee Group Foundation, Inc., and Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc. Their officers actively contributed to insightful discussions and meaningful exchanges throughout the program. The participants are as follows:
- Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.
- Andjie I. Ubaldo – Program Assistant
- Proceso II D. Celis – Project Lead
- Laira G. Caamic – Program Lead
- Garry Perez – Program Lead
- Jollibee Group Foundation, Inc.
- Giselle Louise R. Lapid – Advocacy Officer
- Veronica Y. Limpin – Program Officer
- Jerrel Edric B. Mallari – Program Specialist
- Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc.
- Julia Izah S. Agida – Program Officer
- Saleah Joy Uclusin – Program Officer
Throughout the sessions and site visits, participants engaged directly with CSR leaders, gaining valuable insights into how organizations design and implement programs that respond to real community needs. The culminating activity served both as a reflection point and a celebration of shared learning, highlighting the importance of peer exchange in strengthening CSR initiatives.
A key highlight of the culminating activity was that each participant outlined proposed initiatives and strategies tailored to their respective organizations, demonstrating how insights on stakeholder engagement, partnership-building, program innovation, and results-driven evaluation could be translated into concrete, impactful programs.
As shared by Ajie Ubaldo of CLFI, “When we present the programs from our perspective, we think they are already effective, but from an external perspective, we better see what can still be improved. That’s my main learning from this journey. It was really meaningful and fun at the same time.”
Similarly, Saleah Uclusin of MCFI emphasized the importance of stepping back—not only to recharge, but to better understand the perspectives of others: “Dapat talaga di ako kasama [sa Learning Journey] kasi iniisip ko, ang dami kong kailangang gawin and ang haba ng workshop. But [because I joined], I realized how important it is to step back and move away from our desks—not only to recharge, but to better understand others’ perspectives. It gave me the chance to connect, gain new insights, and step back from my routine. I am truly grateful for the opportunity, the learnings, and the community we have built.”
Thank you to Unilab Foundation for graciously opening their doors to welcome our Learning Journey participants. While Unilab Foundation was not part of this year’s program, they generously hosted Batch 9, enriching the experience through meaningful knowledge sharing and engagement.
Key themes of the Learning Journey included stakeholder engagement, partnership-building, program innovation, and results-driven evaluation. These topics guided the learning sessions and equipped participants with practical tools and fresh perspectives to enhance their work. More importantly, the experience deepened their appreciation of how strategic CSR efforts can drive sustainable and meaningful impact.
As speakers shared their stories of commitment to country and community, participants were inspired to further elevate their own initiatives. Ultimately, the Learning Journey not only recognized the growth of each participant but also reinforced a collective commitment to advancing responsible and responsive CSR practices across organizations.
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