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LCF – CSR Institute opens 2026 with Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Workshop

From February 10 to 12, the League of Corporate Foundations – CSR Institute (LCF-CSRI), in partnership with Zero Ten Park Makati (venue partner), conducted its Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Workshop, held online via Zoom on February 10 & 11 and in person on February 12 at Zero-Ten Park, 11th Floor, Frabelle Business Center, Legazpi Village, Makati City. Sessions ran from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and gathered CSR practitioners within and beyond the League.

The workshop served as an avenue to deepen participants’ understanding of stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management; guide them in identifying, categorizing, and prioritizing stakeholders across CSR operations; integrate stakeholder engagement into the CSR project cycle; and introduce key stakeholder engagement standards.

Through discussions and practical exercises, participants explored how meaningful and sustained engagement can strengthen trust, improve program responsiveness, and enhance long-term impact for communities and organizations alike.

The workshop was led by Mr. Paulino “Paul” M. Buenconsejo, Executive Director of E. Zobel Foundation, Inc., and Mr. Ceazar Valerei “Levis” E. Navarro, Executive Director of Rex Education Foundation, who shared institutional knowledge and practical insights drawn from their years of experience in CSR and community engagement.

Reflecting on the workshop, participant Kristoffer Von Pierre Peralta, Community Stakeholder Management Officer of Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., shared that the sessions reaffirmed the value of pausing to reflect on how organizations engage communities, noting that stronger stakeholder management makes programs more grounded, responsive, and meaningful. 

“Stakeholder management is something I deal with every day in my work, and sometimes it’s easy to forget to step back and really reflect on how we engage people and communities.

This workshop reminded me why that work matters. It helped me see how better stakeholder management can make our programs more responsive, more grounded, and more meaningful for both the organization and the communities we serve. It came at just the right time for me.”

— Kristoffer Von Pierre Peralta, Community Stakeholder Management Officer, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.

The workshop was attended by representatives from LCF member organizations and partners, including

  • Jan Alexis Fortu, Community Relations Specialist; and LNGPH–South Premiere Power Corp.
  • Rosalyn M. Simara, COMREL, LNGPH–South Premiere Power Corp.
  • John Korniel Y. Etchon, Community Relations Specialist, LNGPH–South Premiere Power Corp.
  • Paula Nicole A. Zaldivar, Inclusive Education Programs Section Head, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.
  • Dave Parsley Revilla Lavalle, Financial Inclusion and Special Projects, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc.
  • Patricia F. Uy, Manager, Ayala Foundation Inc.
  • John Kenneth M. Colada, Formation and Training Associate, OnGround Partners, Inc.
  • Erikha Ghale M. Villasanta, Community Programs Officer, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation
  • Kate N. Hipolito, Community Officer, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation
  • Kristoffer Von Pierre P. Peralta, Community Stakeholder Management Officer, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.

Through initiatives like this, LCF continues to support its members, partners, and the greater CSR community in adopting stakeholder-centered approaches that strengthen the quality and impact of CSR programs. 

The Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Workshop is offered annually by LCF-CSRI. On March 24–26, 2026, LCF-CSRI will also conduct its Financial Management & Accounting Standards for Nonprofits Workshop, which is designed for administrative and finance officers, program managers, and development sector professionals who need to strengthen their knowledge of program budgeting and financial management.

For more information about LCF-CSRI’s training offerings, please contact Marga Hernandez, CSRI Program Officer, at programs.lcf@gmail.com.

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QC LGU and BDO Foundation empower small businesses through financial literacy and entrepreneurship training 

A positive start to 2026 welcomed nano-entrepreneurs as the Quezon City Small Business Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office (QC-SBCDPO) and BDO Foundation teamed up for “Ayusin ang Pera, Palaguin ang Negosyo”, a learning session on financial literacy and entrepreneurship held at the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City. The activity was facilitated by Chinkee Tan, who shared lessons with his signature mix of wit, humor, and practical advice.  

More than 200 nano-entrepreneurs learned essential skills, mindset, and attitudes needed to start, manage, and grow a business. Sari-sari store owners, market vendors, and other self-employed individuals with a small capital gained practical insights from the Pambansang Wealth Coach as he drew from personal experiences and challenges. 

Mona Celine Marie V. Yap, City Government Department Head III of the QC-SBCDPO, emphasized that similar capacity-building activities are available to Quezon City small business owners at no cost through partnerships with various organizations, including BDO Foundation. 

“Katulad po ng mga ganitong pa-event, yung mga financial literacy, marami po tayong training that you can avail. Mayroon po tayong free trainings given by our partners (Similar to financial literacy events like these, you can avail free trainings given by our partners),” she said. 

“Sa BDO Foundation, naniniwala kami na kapag may tamang kaalaman sa pera at negosyo, mas nagiging handa ang isang negosyante na magdesisyon nang maayos at magplano para sa kinabukasan (At BDO Foundation, we believe that with the right knowledge in finance and entrepreneurship, business owners will be more prepared to make better decisions and plan for the future),” said BDO Foundation President Mario A. Deriquito in his message of support.    

Aside from the learning session led by Chinkee Tan, participants were also briefed on the Nano-Enterprise Registration Program of the Quezon City Government.  The briefing was aimed at encouraging nano-enterprise owners to register their businesses with the local government. During the session, participants were informed that registered nano-enterprises may avail of tax and registration fee exemptions, in accordance with existing local ordinance. 

The event was also graced by Quezon City District 1 Councilor Charm M. Ferrer, who delivered a message of support in her capacity as Chairperson of the Committee on Micro, Small, and Medium Business Entrepreneurship Development and Cooperatives.  

Through this collaboration, BDO Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing financial inclusion — empowering business owners with the right knowledge and confidence needed to be more prepared in planning and deciding for their future.  

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LCF Announces 2026 Board of Trustees and Committee Leadership

The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) has announced its leadership roster for 2026, naming its Board of Trustees along with Chairs and Vice-Chairs of its seven program-based committees.

Leading the Board is Shem Jose Garcia, Executive Director of Vivant Foundation, Inc., serving as Chairperson; Edric Calma, Vice President of Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc., as Vice-Chairperson; Philip Dy, President of Metrobank Foundation, Inc., as Treasurer; and Roberta Lopez-Feliciano, Managing Director of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc., as Secretary. Trustees include Antonio G. Lambino II, President of Ayala Foundation, Eleanor P. Lansang, Vice President of SM Foundation, and Atty. Joey Ochave, Executive Director of Unilab Foundation.

To steer its program work, LCF also named leadership for its seven thematic committees:

  • LCF Committee on Arts and Culture: Chair Louise Lane Calicdan (Metrobank Foundation, Inc.) and Vice-Chair Fiona Ting (Ayala Foundation, Inc.).
  • LCF Committee on Disaster Resilience: Chair Cenen Milan (Ayala Foundation, Inc.) and Vice-Chair Patrick Aurelio (Radio Mindanao Network Foundation).
  • LCF Committee on Education: Chair Ivette Lynn Ramos (Telus International Philippines Foundation, Inc.) and Vice-Chair Claudine Manuel (Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc.).
  • LCF Committee on Enterprise Development: Chair Juvylyn Reniva (BPI Foundation, Inc.) and Vice-Chair Blessille Par (Manila Water Foundation, Inc.).
  • LCF Committee on Environment: Chair Soleil Micah Acu (Energy Development Corporation) and Vice-Chair Julia Izah Agida (Megawide Corporate Foundation, Inc.).
  • LCF Committee on Financial Inclusion: Chair Kristine Dianne Millete (Sunlife Foundation, Inc.) and Vice-Chair Jan Marvin Bernedo (Joy Nostalg Foundation, Inc.).
  • LCF Committee on Health: Chair Marievic Mariano (Metrobank Foundation, Inc.) and Vice-Chair Joan Armada-Urieta (Unilab Foundation, Inc.).

The new leadership team will provide strategic guidance and oversight to LCF’s collaborative work on corporate social responsibility across the industries of arts and culture, education, disaster resilience, enterprise development, environment, financial inclusion, and health for the coming year, especially as the organization celebrates its 30th anniversary.

LCF is a Philippine network of corporate foundations and CSR units that advances corporate social responsibility and partnership across sectors.

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SBFI Marks 900th Classroom Milestone through School Building with TLE Laboratories in Zamboanga

More than 8,000 students of Zamboanga City High School Main (ZCHSM) learned to live with limits. With over 200 class sections but only 136 available classrooms, the school operated on a strict two-shift system—some learners beginning their day before sunrise, others ending classes near dusk. Specialized subjects like Technical and Livelihood Education (TLE), which require proper laboratory spaces for hands-on learning, were especially affected. Yet despite the shortage of rooms, students continued to show up, teachers continued to teach, and the school pressed on, holding firmly to the belief that education must go on—no matter how constrained the space or how long the day.

That long-standing challenge found renewed hope on December 5, 2025, when Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) turned over a new two-storey, six-classroom building to ZCHSM which housed SBFI’s 900th classroom. The structure will be used specifically for TLE programs, providing students with safe and dedicated spaces for caregiving, dressmaking, drafting, cookery, and other life-shaping skills. The milestone was made even more meaningful as it echoed SBFI’s history with the city—Zamboanga was also the recipient of the Foundation’s 100th classroom back in 2014, making this latest donation a powerful symbol of more than a decade-long commitment to education.

Led by SBFI Chairman Rafael Simpao Jr., the turnover ceremony marked more than the unveiling of a building—it celebrated the resilience of a school that never stopped serving its learners. “This 900th classroom is not just a milestone for the Foundation, but a testament to the countless students and educators who continue to persevere despite limitations,” Simpao said. “Zamboanga City has been part of our journey from early on, and we are honored to continue building alongside this community.”

For Dr. Anna Bella Espinosa, Principal of ZCHSM, the new building answers a need she has seen firsthand since assuming leadership of the school. “Our biggest challenge was never the number of learners—it was finding enough spaces where meaningful learning could happen,” she shared. “TLE subjects demand laboratories where students can practice skills with dignity and safety. This building finally allows our learners to experience what quality, hands-on education truly looks like.”

With the turnover of its 900th classroom, Security Bank Foundation has now donated 901 classrooms to 153 schools in 92 cities and municipalities nationwide, impacting the lives of more than 40,000 learners each year. 

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LCF Wraps up ESG Workshop, equipping participants for impactful CSR

The LCF CSR Institute (CSRI) successfully concluded the 2025 Navigating the ESG Journey: Strategies for Corporate Foundations and Parent Companies Workshop. The event was held virtually on November 20-21, 2025, and in person from November 24-26, 2025, at The Company Manila Makati, Frabelle Business Center, Makati City.

The workshop aimed to develop sustainable practices, community engagement strategies, ethical leadership principles, and learn effective strategies for engaging stakeholders, building coalitions, and addressing concerns.

The workshop brought together seasoned practitioners and leaders in the development sector. Facilitating the sessions was Dr. Arnel Onesimo Uy, Professor, Department of Accountancy, RVR College of Business, De La Salle University. He was joined by resource speakers: Ms. Marivic Españo (Independent Director, Maybank Philippines, Inc.), Mr. Jun Cabochan (Managing Director, Pandayan Bookshop), Ms. Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar (Chief Reputation & Sustainability Officer, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.; President, Aboitiz Foundation), Ms. Philea Mostrales (Sustainability Officer, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.), Mr. Paulo Gooco (Head, Environmental Management Department, Energy Development Corporation), Mr. Joaquin Campos (World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) – Philippines), Ms. Vickie Tan (Executive Director, Group Risk Management and Sustainability Unit, Ayala Corporation), and Mr. Mhycke Gallego (Practice Leader, Advisory Services; Knowledge Management Head, P&A Grant Thornton; Incoming Member, Philippine Sustainability Reporting Committee).

Mr. Cenen Milan, Operations and Mobilisation Manager for Corporate Citizenship & Volunteerism Program, Ayala Foundation, Inc. and the Chair of LCF’s Disaster Resilience Committee, gave the Opening Remarks.

Participants expressed their appreciation for the training workshop, which equipped them with real-life insights and valuable skills for navigating today’s evolving CSR and ESG landscape. 

“Every speaker is masterful in their own respective fields. We only have one common goal, sustainability in everything we do, consider the environment in every way, include social perspectives in all aspects and improve governance in internal and external workplace.” – Kristian San Diego, Environment Program Supervisor, AboitizPower GMEC and GNPD 

10 participants representing 7 organizations took part in this year’s Navigating the ESG Journey: Strategies for Corporate Foundations and Parent Companies Workshop, wherein 6 organizations were members and member-affiliates, while 1 was a non-member organization.

The participants were as follows:

  1. Felicidad T. Sy Foundation, Inc./ Henry Sy Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Jenalyn B. Quintana
  2. Vivant Foundation, Inc. – Mr. Shem Jose W. Garcia and Mr. Benjamin Y. Chiu
  3. Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation – Ms. Arlynn B. Papio and Mr. Segis Quintin R. Borja
  4. AboitizPower GMEC & GNPD – Mr. Kristian A. San Diego and Mr. Patrick Alexis R. Collantes
  5. SN Aboitiz Power Group – Jennifer R. Pevidal
  6. PhilSeven Foundation, Inc. – Israelita F. Lequin
  7. Evident Integrated Marketing & PR – Ms. Mef Marzan

For inquiries on LCF – CSR Institute’s training workshop offerings, you may send an email to Ms. Marga Hernandez, CSRI Program Officer at programs.lcf@gmail.com

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Food-secure Communities through VeggiEskwela

The recently concluded VeggieEskwela BootCamp in the Province of Basilan—held last November 18–21, 2025—marks another meaningful step toward building food-secure, nutritionally empowered communities across the island.

In partnership with the OPAg Basilan (Office of the Provincial Agriculture), the Provincial Government of Basilan, DA – PCAF (Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries) and the Zuellig Family Foundation, this four-day Training of Trainers brought together around 30 passionate future trainers united by a shared vision: to cultivate a healthier, more self-sustaining generation of people of Basilan.

Throughout the BootCamp, participants deepened their knowledge on nutrition-sensitive agriculture, community coaching, and household food production—gaining both the technical skills and leadership mindset needed to champion food security in their respective LGUs. More than just training, it became a space for collaboration, inspiration, and renewed commitment to making healthy food accessible to every family.

Together, we move closer to a Basilan where every household can plant, harvest, and nourish their own well-being. Because when communities grow food, communities grow strong.

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Grateful to all our partners and champions who continue to walk with us in this mission. The work continues, and the impact begins with each one of us.

For more information, visit: https://www.eastwestseedfoundation.ph/

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The LCF CSR Institute Holds Executive Session on Advancing CSR for Shared Prosperity

The LCF CSR Institute successfully conducted the LCF Executive Session: Advancing CSR for Shared Prosperity on October 17, 2025, at The Company Manila, Makati. The event brought together executive directors and CSR heads from LCF member organizations for a collaborative dialogue on the League’s strategic direction and collective impact.

The goal was to involve the members of LCF as represented by Executive Directors (ED) or CSR Unit Leads to discuss the strategic direction of the League.

The session began with Ms. Roberta Lopez-Feliciano, LCF Corporate Secretary and Managing Director of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc., setting the tone for a day of meaningful collaboration. 

To begin the session, Mr. Philip Dy, LCF Trustee and President of Metrobank Foundation, Inc.,  delivered the session overview and introduced the main speaker for the executive session, Dr. Philip Arnold Tuano, the President of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies.

Dr. Tuaño discussed the current economic and social development realities of the country, in light of LCF’s planning activities

The input session was then followed by a workshop session facilitated by Ms. Dove Subingsubing, Managing Director of Evident Integrated Marketing & PR. The session concluded with closing remarks from LCF Chairperson Mr. Shem Jose Garcia, Executive Director of Vivant Foundation, Inc., who outlined the next steps following the day’s activity. He mentioned  the League’s ongoing strategic planning process, expressed gratitude to the speakers and facilitators for their valuable insights, and shared upcoming milestones. 

Through these sessions, the E.D. Exclusives continued to serve as a meaningful space for reflection, collaboration, and co-creation among the LCF’s member leaders, strengthening the League’s shared vision of advancing strategic, sustainable, and inclusive development in the Philippines.

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CSRI Training Workshop Underscores the Value of Grant Writing in Advancing CSR Initiatives

A resounding success! LCF’s CSR Institute held the Resource Mobilization: Grant Writing Workshop from September 22-25, 2025. The training workshop was co-hosted with Jesus V. Del Rosario (JVR) Foundation, Inc

The workshop aimed to identify the importance of the grant writing proposal process and articulate a better point of view of collaborating with stakeholders in relation to requests for funding. The specific topics discussed during the workshop were: Having an overview of Grant Writing as a Collaboration and Partnership Tool; What to Write and How to Write in a Grant Proposal; and Reviewing and Critiquing the Output Proposal. 

Ms. Veronica “Boots” Mendoza was the facilitator of the training workshop.

The workshop brought together seasoned practitioners and leaders in the development sector. Facilitating the sessions were Ms. Veronica Ester “Boots” Mendoza, a trainer specializing in grant writing, governance, and organizational development. She was joined by resource speakers Mr. Joseph Cubar, co-founder and executive director of Phlourish Mental Health Initiative Inc. and country director of Healthy Futures Global, and Ms. Celine Santillan, executive director of the League of Corporate Foundations.

Representatives of major grant-giving institutions also took part in the workshop. Ms. Ivette Ramos, CSR team leader of TELUS International Philippines Foundation; Ms. Marievic Mariano, head of the Grants and Partnerships Unit of Metrobank Foundation, Inc.; and Mr. Benjamin Abadiano, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and president of Assisi Development Foundation, presented their organizations’ funding priorities and initiatives.

Adding a recipient’s perspective, Emma Rose Medina, executive director of Balik Kalipay Center for Psychosocial Response, shared her experience in securing grants from TELUS International Philippines Foundation.

The final day featured a panel discussion with workshop speakers Boots Mendoza and Joseph Cubar, together with Ms. Ivette Ramos and Mr. Jon Layson of TELUS International Philippines Foundation and Ms. Marievic Mariano of Metrobank Foundation, Inc., who offered insights on best practices and strategies in crafting successful grant proposals.

Participants expressed their appreciation of the four-day learning session which provided them real life insights and practical tips on preparing grant proposals. A Program Head from an organization for parents and children and youth with disabilities (CYWDs) mentioned that, “This workshop has helped us a lot in improving my understanding and grant writing”, while a community relations manager from a corporation said the workshop “created an environment for learning and real life experiences.”

28 participants representing 21 organizations took part in this year’s Resource Mobilization: Grant Writing Workshop, wherein 8 members and member-affiliates and 13 organizations were non-members.

The participants were as follows:

  1. Aboitiz Equity Ventures/Aboitiz Foundation – Ms. Krizia Arcangel
  2. BAHATALA Incorporated – Mr. Arnel Medina
  3. Community Based Rehabilitation Foundation-Diocese of Iba – Mr. Novie Hermogino
  4. Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. – Ms. Jennifer Ambanta
  5. Davao Jubilee Foundation Inc. – Ms. Cheryl Arellano
  6. Evident Integrated Marketing & PR – Ms. Maria Rizza Benjamin and Ms. Julie Mercado
  7. Inocencio Magtoto Memorial Foundation Inc. – Ms. Marian Pino
  8. International Deaf Education Association Philippines, Inc. – Ms. Michelle Lumantas
  9. IPI Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Geneva Adriana Tupaz
  10. Kaisaka Inc. – Ms. Jeannifer Villanueva
  11. Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Andrea Santos
  12. Lopez Group Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Dang Red
  13. Malampaya Foundation Inc. – Ms. Karen Agabin, Mr. Pacifico Beldia II, Mr. John Christian Claros, Ms. Isidoro Manalon, Mr. Ebenezer Herrera, and Ms. Vejuna Castro
  14. Museo del Galeón – Ms. Johanna Labitoria
  15. OnGround Partners Inc. – Mr. Luster Anabieza
  16. Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Louise Zaide
  17. Security Bank Foundation, Inc. – Mr. Ricardo Llego
  18. Sorok Uni Foundation, Inc. – Ms. April Castillo
  19. Taw-Kabui for a child Inc. – Ms. Rhea Ramos
  20. The Birthright Educators Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Samuelle del Rosario
  21. Unilab Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Lira Matinong and Mr. Jeanric Biñas
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LCF Launches League-Wide Efforts in Basilan to Address Child Malnutrition

Manila, Philippines – The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) is intensifying its efforts to address child malnutrition in Basilan, the first province under its LIFE (LCF’s Initiative for Food Security, Nutrition, and Empowerment) program, with the launch of its two key projects: the Busog, Lusog, Talino (BLT) Central Kitchen in Isabela City, spearheaded by Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), and a water system development project in Tipo-Tipo led by Manila Water Foundation (MWF).

The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) strengthens its fight against child malnutrition in Basilan through LIFE (Initiative for Food Security, Nutrition, and Empowerment), launching two key projects: Jollibee Group Foundation’s (JGF) BLT Central Kitchen in Isabela City and Manila Water Foundation’s (MWF) water system development in Tipo-Tipo. Photos from LCF.

Wasting and stunting remain among the most pressing nutrition issues in the Philippines, threatening children’s health, learning potential, and long-term development. According to the latest National Nutrition Survey, 23.6% of children under five were stunted in 2023—nearly one in four—and 5.6% were suffering from severe undernutrition.  The 2024 Global Hunger Index likewise reports 26.7% stunting and 5.4% wasting, underscoring the urgency of tackling both acute and chronic malnutrition at the community level.

LIFE is LCF’s unified, province-by-province approach to preventing these conditions and scaling interventions for nationwide impact. “Through LIFE, we’re working to nourish not just bodies, but futures—starting here in Basilan, and moving province by province to help end child wasting and stunting for good,” said Shem Jose Garcia, Chairperson of LCF and Executive Director of Vivant Foundation, Inc.

The Zuellig Family Foundation [ZFF] initiated its efforts prior to the launch of LIFE in 2024.  As early as 2021, ZFF provided support and worked with local officials on the Nutrition Leadership and Governance Program. 

JGF and MWF are among the first to roll out projects in Basilan under LIFE. JGF’s BLT Community Kitchen will operate as a centralized hub for feeding programs targeting children, and pregnant and lactating mothers, ensuring meals are nutritious, culturally appropriate, and Muslim-friendly. Meanwhile, MWF’s water system development project in Tipo-Tipo will deliver access to clean and safe water for the community.

The Busog, Lusog, Talino Community Kitchen

Launched in partnership with the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) and JGF, the BLT Community Kitchen—where ZFF served as on-the-ground anchor liaising with the provincial government and JGF spearheaded the program by fully funding and overseeing construction—was inaugurated on June 26 with then Governor Jim Hataman Salliman, Dr. Joyce Ann Arandia-Viar, Nutrition Portfolio Director of ZFF, LA Cruzat, Senior Program Manager of JGF, and Celine Santillan, Executive Director of LCF.

The BLT Community Kitchen, with 37 sites nationwide under JGF, now forms part of LIFE’s Basilan rollout, paving the way for replication in other underserved areas. [L-R: Eric Villegas, Asst. Restaurant Manager 2, Jollibee Basilan; Nor-in Sabdani Guerrero, Restaurant Manager, Jollibee Basilan; Liane Ira Amat, Program Officer, Jollibee Group Foundation; Zoraida Daisy Avenido, Area Manager, Jollibee District 3 Area 1; Hon. Jim Hataman-Salliman, former Governor, Province of Basilan; Ma. Laize-Ar (LA) Cruzat, Program Director, Jollibee Group Foundation; Celine Santillan, Executive Director, LIFE Program, League of Corporate Foundations (LCF); and, Belle Vinoya, Program Specialist, Jollibee Group Foundation.] Photo from LCF.

The BLT Community Kitchen program is an established JGF initiative, with 37 facilities nationwide, each designed to efficiently prepare and distribute meals to multiple schools. Its integration into LIFE’s Basilan rollout sets the stage for replication in other underserved areas.

“The BLT Kitchen is a model of how multisectoral partnerships can create sustainable solutions to hunger,” said LA Cruzat, Senior Program Manager of JGF. “It’s about leveraging our strengths to create impact where it matters most at the community level.”

Project Bohè: Water System Development in Tipo-Tipo

Water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are vital components of nutrition-sensitive programs, particularly in addressing undernourishment in geographically isolated, disadvantaged, and conflict-affected areas. Project Bohè, a water system development initiative, will deliver 350,000 liters of clean and potable water daily to Barangay Bohelebung.

Project Bohè, led by MWF with Tipo-Tipo LGU, Metrobank Foundation, and ZFF, expands safe water access to boost health and local livelihoods. Photo from LCF.

The water system is a collaborative effort with the Local Government of Tipo-Tipo, led by the Manila Water Foundation (MWF), co-funded by Metrobank Foundation, and implemented in partnership with ZFF. Project Bohè aims to expand community access to safe water, contributing to disease prevention, improved health outcomes, and enhanced local economic activity.

MWF recently organized a WASH Group of local leaders through technical training to operate and sustain the system, ensuring community ownership. [L-R: Mr. Reginald M. Andal, Executive Director, Manila Water Foundation; Dr. Nur Khan Istarul of Tipo-Tipo Rural Health Unit; Ms. Nadzwa Sabanda, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, Ms. Jennifer Nandu of Zuellig Family Foundation, Ms. Aileen F. Duran, Asst. Program Manager of Metrobank Foundation. Mr. Philip Francisco U. Dy, President of Metrobank Foundation; and Mr. Leo Mark Ventus, Metrobank Basilan Branch Head.] Photo from LCF.

To ensure long-term sustainability, MWF conducted technical capacity-building sessions and organized a WASH Group composed of local community leaders. This group will operate, manage, and maintain the system, ensuring community ownership and stewardship. Through Project Bohè in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, MWF underscores its commitment to bringing WASH solutions to all communities.

MWF organized a WASH Group of local leaders through capacity-building sessions to operate and maintain the water system, ensuring long-term community self-sufficiency.

LIFE Moving Forward

Over the next two years, LIFE, through its members and partners, has several projects planned for Basilan. These include the turn over of anthropometric tools to monitor child growth, fundraising to extend its reach, and expanding its network of partners and supporters. Other LCF members, including East-West Seed Foundation and Ayala Foundation, are also preparing complementary initiatives in the province. LIFE has likewise received donations from organizations such as Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation,  as well as CSR-practicing corporations Monde Nissin Corporation and ISSI Corporation.

LCF’s LIFE initiative is proof that when corporate foundations unite with public and nonprofit partners, tackling child malnutrition becomes a shared and achievable mission.

Support LIFE through resources or capacity-building initiatives. Visit LCF’s Facebook page to learn how you can help. Contact Amber Garma at membership1.lcf@gmail.com or 09204649035 for more information about LIFE’s Christmas campaign.

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CSRI Training Workshop Strengthens Skills in Communicating CSR

LCF’s CSR Institute concluded the 2025 Communicating Your CSR: Doing Good and Telling it Well Workshop yesterday, August 28, 2025. With 24 participants, the workshop ran from August 26 to 28 via Zoom on the first two days and in person on August 28 at the JVR Room, AIM Conference Center, Makati City. This workshop was developed and facilitated with Evident Integrated Marketing & PR, and co-hosted by the Jesus V. Del Rosario (JVR) Foundation, Inc 

This year’s workshop was facilitated by Ms. Lacey Ramos, Training Specialist at Evident Integrated Marketing & PR. She was joined by Ms. Dove Subingsubing, Managing Partner of Evident Integrated Marketing & PR; Mr. Owen Cammayo, Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications at SM Investments Corporation; and Ms. Cristina “Tina” Dumlao, Business Editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Through the workshop, participants gained a deeper understanding of the fundamentals and principles of CSR communication, underscoring the importance of these skills not only for communications professionals but for the overall success of their organizations. The 3-day workshop also highlighted the value of both internal and external communication, enabling participants to better appreciate their company’s brand and the impact of their CSR initiatives. 

A participant from Gokongwei Brothers Foundation mentioned that “It made me appreciate the role of each member of our foundation and how important the role of communication to ensure we can get support for our programs.”

24 participants representing 13 organizations took part in this year’s Communicating Your CSR Workshop, wherein 11 were members and member-affiliates and 2 organizations were non-members.

The participants were as follows:

  1. Metro Pacific Tollways South Corporation – Ms. Christine Austria and Mr. Matthew Ribon
  2. Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. – Ms. Andjie Ubaldo, Ms. Laira Caamic, Mr. Mark Anthony Reyes, and Mr. Proceso II Celis
  3. Gokongwei Brothers Foundation – Ms. Erikha Ghale Villasanta
  4. Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata, Inc. – Ms. Marilyn Tumulak, Ms. Ma. Claudine Tosino, Ms. Betty Mae Suarez, Ms. Lyka Dimaculangan, Ms. Irish Nicole Lapid
  5. Jesus V. del Rosario Foundation – Ms. Samantha Nicole Bacaron
  6. J-DEL Investments & Management Corp. – Ms. Ma. Teresa Pineda
  7. K Servico Trade, Inc. – Ms. Michelle Domingo
  8. Trimotors Technology Corp. – Mr. Erwin Nopra
  9. SEAOIL Foundation – Ms. Karren Mae Arrado
  10. Meralco PowerGen – Ms. Jacqueline Gorospe, Ms. Mary Cassandra Uy-Oco, Ms. Maria Arminah Solis, and Ms. Arianne Talavera
  11. Armed Forces & Police Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI) – Ms. Resiel Jem Aguilar
  12. One Meralco Foundation – Ms. Sofia Monica Flores
  13. Panay Energy Development Corporation (Meralco PowerGen) – Mr. Michael Guanco