About Us

STRATEGIC PILLARS

  • 1997

    LCF was one of the six (6) of the largest networks of NGOs in the Philippines that organized the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). The PCNC is a private, voluntary, non-stock, non-profit corporation whose main function is to certify non-profit organizations that meet established minimum criteria for financial management and accountability in the service to underprivileged Filipinos.

  • 2001

    In response to a Presidential Proclamation declaring the 1st week of July as National CSR Week, the LCF having been designated as the overall coordinating body to oversee the activities of the CSR week, started celebrating its annual CSR Expo and Conference.

  • 2003

    Recognizing the call for integration of CSR into the core business operations of companies, LCF amended its by-laws to accept as members the corporations that are interested in improving their CSR practice.

  • 2006

    LCF influenced the core of the business administration education program of the country to include 3 units of Social Responsibility and Good Governance subject.

  • 2007

    LCF established the Corporate Social Responsibility Institute (CSRI) to function as the research and capacity-building arm of LCF. With the aim of professionalizing the practice of CSR in the Philippines, the CSRI conducts research studies, publications, workshops and forums.

  • 2010

    LCF became one of the founding members of the ASEAN CSR Network, an association of organizations advocating for CSR in Southeast Asia. The other founding member organizations include ASEAN Foundation, Indonesia Business Links, International Chamber of Commerce-Malaysia, Singapore Compact for CSR, and The CSR Club of the Thai Listed Company Association.

The LCF Team

Board of Trustees

The LCF Board of Trustees is composed of respected leaders in the social development space. Their combined wisdom and expertise enables LCF to soar to new heights and continuously live out its mission.

CHAIRPERSON

Shem Jose Garcia
Executive Director, Vivant Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIRPERSON

Edric Calma
Vice President, Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.

TREASURER

Ramon Derige
Executive Director, SEAOIL Foundation, Inc.

SECRETARY

Roberta Lopez-Feliciano
Managing Director, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.

TRUSTEE

Philip Dy
President, Metrobank Foundation, Inc.

TRUSTEE

Austere Panadero
President and Executive Director, Zuellig Family Foundation, Inc.

TRUSTEE

Ryan Vidanes
Executive Director, Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc.

Committees and Secretariat

LCF members are active participants of the League’s seven program-based committees. These committees, representing different thematic areas in social development, provide opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and partnership among members.

PROGRAM-BASED COMMITTEES

LCF’s seven program committees are led by passionate individuals from different member organizations. Together with their committee members, they actively organize meaningful activities that advance the committee’s advocacies. 

Arts and Culture Committee

CHAIR

Louise Lane Calicdan, Arts & Design Unit Head, Metrobank Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIR

Michelle Santos, Manager of Corporate Affairs, BASF Philippines, Inc.

BOARD OVERSIGHT

Ryan Vidanes, Executive Director, Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc.

Disaster Resilience Committee

CHAIR

Cenen Milan, Operations and Mobilisation Manager for Corporate Citizenship & Volunteerism Program, Ayala Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIR

Gary Aliggayu, Program Manager – Disaster Response, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.

BOARD OVERSIGHT

Austere Panadero, President, Zuellig Family Foundation, Inc.

Education Committee

CHAIR

Eleanor Lansang, Sr. Asst. Vice President, SM Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIR

Ivette Ramos, CSR Team Leader, TELUS International Philippines Foundation, Inc.

BOARD OVERSIGHT

Edric Calma, Vice President, Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.

Enterprise Development Committee

CHAIR

Juvylyn Reniva, Associate Director, BPI Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIR

Blessille G. Par, Program Manager – Integrated WASH, Manila Water Foundation, Inc.

BOARD OVERSIGHT

Philip Dy, President, Metrobank Foundation, Inc.

Environment Committee

CHAIR

Ana Carlos, CSR Team Leader, TELUS International Philippines Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIR

Nathaniel George A. Hipolito, Program Operations Manager, Manila Water Foundation

BOARD OVERSIGHT

Roberta Lopez-Feliciano, Managing Director, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.

Financial Inclusion Committee

CHAIR

Jonathan Batangan, Executive Director, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIR

Gladys Malapo, Program Manager, BPI Foundation, Inc.

BOARD OVERSIGHT

Shem Jose Garcia, Executive Director, Vivant Foundation, Inc.

Health Committee

CHAIR

Anthony Faraon, M.D., Deputy Executive Director, Zuellig Family Foundation, Inc.

VICE-CHAIR

Marievic G. Mariano, Head of Grants and Membership, Metrobank Foundation, Inc.

BOARD OVERSIGHT

Ramon Derige, Executive Director, SEAOIL Foundation, Inc.

OPERATIONS – BASED COMMITTEES

Membership

CHAIR
Philip Dy
Executive Vice President, Metrobank Foundation, Inc.

Public Affairs and Communications

CHAIR
Shem Jose Garcia
Executive Director, Vivant Foundation, Inc.

Resource Mobilization

CHAIR
Philip Dy
Executive Vice President, Metrobank Foundation, Inc.

VIS-MIN Chapter

CHAIR
Ryan Vidanes
Executive Director, Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc.

LCF SECRETARIAT

LCF’s Secretariat ensures the smooth implementation of LCF’s activities, through handling communications, coordination, and project management efforts. 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Celine Santillan

ADMIN & FINANCE
Edelyn Villaflores

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
Amber Garma

PROGRAM OFFICER
Remy Tubig

PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Zea Aedrielle Bagasbas

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Hannah Mortel

COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
Christian Sanchez