Category: LCF News

The Philippine Council of Associations and Association Executives (PCAAE) and SustainablePH (SPH)  jointly organized the Collectively Driving Sustainable Impact Summit on November 27, 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center.  The Summit fostered meaningful discussions and offered a platform for knowledge exchange. By addressing critical challenges and opportunities, it underscored the importance of collective efforts in achieving sustainable development goals. The Summit  brought together leaders from associations and sustainability advocates to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and celebrate innovation.

Among the many impactful sessions, the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) stood out with its session on “Global Citizens: Corporates that Embody both CSR and ESG”, showcasing its commitment to advancing sustainable development through collective action. The session featured the following esteemed speakers: Michelle Santos, Head of Corporate Affairs of BASF Philippines; Janet Marcellana, Application Advisor of Pilipinas Shell Corporation; and Ana Margarita “Ginggay” Hontiveros-Malvar, President and Chief Reputation and Sustainability Officer of Aboitiz Foundation Inc. The session was moderated by Celine Santillan, LCF Executive Director.

LCF’s speakers at the session reinforced its advocacy as a thought leader in the space, leaving a lasting impression on participants and affirming the value of collaboration in driving impactful change.

The LCF CSR Institute (CSRI) successfully concluded the 2024 Navigating the ESG Journey: Strategies for Corporate Foundations and Parent Companies Workshop. The event was held virtually on November 15, 2024, and in person from November 19, 2024, at the Makati Sports Club, and on November 21-22, 2024, at the PSFI Finance Center in BGC, Taguig City.

16 participants representing 9 organizations (7 LCF member-organizations and 2 non-member organizations) took part in this year’s Workshop, as follows:

• Alsons Development & Investment Corporation – Margarita Teresa R. Gross
• Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. – Ryan Vidanes and Vivien Christo S. Trocio
• Energy Development Corporation – Ma. Antonette C. Bacsain, Monique Rae G. Lugartos, and Amalia Grae V. Liquigan
• Laguna AAAWater Corporation – Floracoelli M. Masajo-Hernandez
• Lopez Group Foundation, Inc. – Dang R. Red
• Schneider Electric Philippines – Norman Roland E. Ocana III and Esther Pauline Bacay
• Meralco PowerGen Corp. (Terra Solar Philippines) – Arianne Talavera and Joanne Grace Ochoa
• Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines – Jeanne Pauline Pineda
• Metrobank Foundation, Inc. – Christopher L. Bugaoan and Marievic G. Mariano

This year’s speakers were:

• Dr. Arnel Onesimo Uy, Professor, Department of Accountancy, RVR College of Business, De La Salle University
• Mr. Paulo M. Gooco, Department Head for Environmental Management, Energy Development Corporation
• Dr. Benito “Ben” L. Teehankee, Corazon C. Aquino Professor of Business and Management, Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business, De La Salle University
• Ms. Ma. Victoria C. Españo, Trustee, Institute of Corporate Directors

The Navigating the ESG Workshop aims to help its participants understand the core components and importance of ESG in corporate foundations and parent companies; explore best practices in ESG frameworks, reporting standards selection, and materiality assessment; develop sustainable practices, community engagement strategies, and ethical leadership principles; design and initiate sustainability protocols within the corporation aligned with organizational goals; and learn effective strategies for engaging stakeholders, building coalitions, and addressing concerns.

To learn more about CSRI’s program offerings, contact Ms. Remy Alyssa Tubig, CSRI Program Officer at programs@lcf.org.ph, or click HERE.

The League hosted the 2024 LCF Annual Members’ Meeting and Year-End Get-Together on November 14, 2024, at the Ayala Banquet Hall at Makati Sports Club in Makati City. . The distinguished members of the LCF Board of Trustees and Steering Committee (STEERCOM), as well as special guests, were among the 118 attendees, who represented 55 of LCF’s member organizations.

Following the completion of preliminary procedures and the determination of a quorum, the event began with a business meeting. Sebastian C. Quiniones, Jr., the Executive Director of the Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. and the Chairperson of the LCF Board, led the delivery of the Chairperson’s Report, certain segments of which were presented by other members of the Board of Trustees. The League’s accomplishments and actions throughout the past year are described in detail in the Chairperson’s Report.

Members expressed gratitude to Sebastian C. Quiniones, Executive Director of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc., an outgoing member of the Board of Trustees (BOT), for his exceptional contribution to LCF as the Chair and Board Oversight of the LCF Enterprise Development Committee.

Philip Francisco Dy, Executive Vice President of Metrobank Foundation, Inc., was also welcomed by attendees as a new member of the LCF Board.

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the leadership of the seven Membership Committees in recognition of their exceptional service.

The members of the LCF COMELEC were also honored for having ensured a seamless and efficient BOT election. They were COMELEC Chair Marie Angeles, Executive Director of Ronald McDonal House Charities; Phoebelyn Carrera, CSR Manager of TELUS International Philippines Foundation, Inc.; and Sebastian C. Quiniones, Executive Director of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.

Honored as well were this year’s batch of 13 Loyalty Awardees. They are:

25 Years – Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.

20 Years – Don Antonio O. Floirendo, Sr. Foundation Inc.

10 Years – Dr Nicanor D. Montoya Foundation, Inc., Rebisco Foundation, Inc., Unilab Foundation, Inc., and Uygongco Foundation, Inc.

15 Years – Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. and Security Bank Foundation, Inc.

5 Years – BASF Philippines, Inc., Citizen of the World Philippines Foundation, Inc., Megaworld Foundation, Inc., Radio Mindanao Network Foundation, Inc., and Seaoil Foundation, Inc.

Following lunch, members took part in a year-end get-together where they performed numbers to the enjoyment of their fellow members, enjoyed one other’s company, and competed for prizes by playing entertaining activities like “Human Bingo,” “Guess the song,” and dancing to Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive.”

See more photos HERE.

On October 4, 2024, The League of Corporate Foundation, together with its partners SWITCH-Asia and ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA), held a Kapihan sa LCF Session entitled “Circular Economy: A Practical, Responsible Business Opportunity” via Zoom. The event brought together panel speakers from across industries to explore how businesses can embrace a practical and responsible business opportunity. A total of 41 attendees representing a wide range of organizations across various sectors were in attendance.

The learning session covered key topics related to the circular economy and responsible business practices in Southeast Asia. Ms. Loraine Gatbalayan, Senior Expert at SWITCH-Asia, discussed SWITCH-Asia’s support for the circular economy and recent policy developments in the Philippines. Mr. Thomas Thomas, Co-convenor of ACEBA and Senior Expert at SWITCH-Asia, spoke about the evolving ASEAN landscape for inclusive and responsible business practices. Mr. Rene Van Berkel, Co-convenor of ACEBA, focused on the circular economy as a responsible business opportunity in Southeast Asia. Mr. Sebastian C. Quiniones, Jr., Executive Director of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. and LCF Board Chairperson, welcomed the attendees, and Mr. Edric Calma, Vice President of Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. and LCF Board Trustee, delivered the closing message. 

Further, the  session showcased two key examples of circular economy business practices in the Philippines. The featured speakers were Ms. Anna Lagon, Co-founder of Bayo Manila, and Ms. Leah Magallanes, Vice President of SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.

As the Philippines continues its journey toward a more circular and sustainable economy, events like Kapihan sa LCF serve as important platforms for knowledge-sharing, cooperation, and innovation. The conversations at this event focused on the role that company leadership will play in spearheading the transformation of opportunities that await those that are open to adopting these new frameworks.

On September 18, 2024, Inquirer ESG Edge conducted its first General Members’ Meeting entitled “Advancing ESG: A Collaborative Gathering for Shared Action” at work.able at Robinsons Exxa and Zeta Towers in Bridgetowne in Quezon City. 

The topic for the meeting was Quality Education and Gender Equality, which are Goals 4 and 5 respectively of the Global Goals. The Goals outline a path to ensuring a sustainable life for everyone and every organization, including businesses.

Guest speakers for the session were:

• Quality Education: Nico Candelario, Education and Governance Innovator, AIM – Circularity Club 22; Diane Fajardo-Valencia, Deputy Executive Director, Philippine Business for Education (PBEd)
• Gender Equality: Ma. Aurora Geotina-Garcia, Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Chair of the Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN); Rebecca Juliana Padilla-Marquez, Faculty Member, St. Scholastica’s College

A panel discussion after the speakers presented was moderated by Neil Arwin Mercado, News Anchor of Inquirer.net.

LCF is one of the 11 organizations from the business, civic, education, and environment sectors that have partnered with the Philippine Daily Inquirer to found the Inquirer ESG Edge. ESG Edge is a component of the Asia Sustainability Impact Consortium, a regional media group PDI has forged with Star Media Group of Malaysia and Kompas Gramedia of Indonesia. The consortium is the first cross-border alliance that promotes sustainability principles as the main driver of regional economic growth to stakeholders such as the business sector and the general public. 

The roster of ESG Edge partners also includes Allianz, British Chamber of Commerce Philippines, Center for Conservation Innovations, Miriam College Environmental Studies Institute – ESI, Philippine Business for Education, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Phil.Center for Environmental Protection and Sus. Devt.,Inc, Philippine Initiative for Conservation of Environment and the People (Philincon), and World Wildlife Fund Philippines.

LCF conducted its CSR on the Go – CDO session from 9am-5pm on September 5, 2024, at the Pearlmont Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City.

Mr. Sebastian C. Quiniones, Executive Director of Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. and LCF Chairperson, and Ms. Bella Quimpo, Executive Director of Del Monte Foundation, Inc., delivered the Welcome Remarks. Mr. Shem Garcia of Vivant Foundation, Inc and LCF Vice-Chairperson; Ms. Joanna La O and Ms. Rebeka Paller of Jollibee Group Foundation; Mr. Ryan Vidanes of Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc.; and Mr. Garret Nolasco of Ayala Foundation, Inc. also spoke and presented during the session.

39 attendees representing 23 organizations attended the session.

Through CSR on the Go, LCF reaches out to corporate foundations, organizations, private companies and business communities outside of Metro Manila and provides them with a deeper understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR on the Go also facilitates the learning and sharing of best practices in delivering social investments and open opportunities for networking and partnership building among the participants. It also aims to recruit more companies to become CSR practitioners.

We thank our partners Ayala Foundation, Inc., Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., Del Monte Foundation, Inc., Jollibee Group Foundation, and Uygongco Foundation Inc. for helping make CSR on the Go – CDO possible.

On September 4, 2024, LCF held the University Lecture Series – CDO at two separate sessions in its partner universities, Liceo de Cagayan University and Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. Approximately 150 students (including from PHINMA Cagayan de Oro College) attended the session at Liceo de Cagayan University, whereas about 160 students attended the Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan session.

The University Lecture Series – CDO is organized as a precursor to CSR on the Go – CDO which takes place on September 5.

The University Lecture Series is designed for university students, particularly those taking up business and social sciences courses. It is a half-day session on the Basic Concepts and Principles and Best Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Series is offered free as part of LCF’s CSR advocacy and commitment to pursue and support CHED Memo 39 and the National CSR Week Celebration.

LCF thanks our partners Ayala Foundation, Inc., Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., Del Monte Foundation, Inc., Jollibee Group Foundation, and Uygongco Foundation Inc. for helping make the University Lecture Series – CDO possible.

LCF’s CSR Institute (CSRI) has successfully concluded the 2024 Resource Mobilization: Grant Writing Workshop. The workshop was held virtually from August 27 to 28 and in person at the Rockwell Club in Makati City on August 29.

Nine individual participants representing seven organizations (four LCF member-organizations and three non-member organizations) took part in this year’s Workshop, as follows:

• Ms. Angela L. Quiros of ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.
• Mr. Francis J. G. Bartolome; Ms. Bonita Rhed Elinoe S. Palad; and Mr. Allan M. Valmoria of ICTSI Foundation, Inc.
• Ms. Charisse Mae C. Panta of Keitech Educational Foundation, Inc.
• Ms. Jienelle B. Catubay of Litehaus International, Ltd.
• Ms. Ieda Ysobel M. Jimenez of Manila Water Foundation, Inc.
• Ms. Rica Joy R. Pasiga of Megaworld Foundation, Inc.
• Ms. Catherine Raisa Kimberly P. Mandigma, RND of Zuellig Family Foundation, Inc.

This year’s speakers were:

• Ms. Veronica Ester “Boots” Mendoza, Independent Trainer on Grant Writing, Governance, and Organizational Development
• Mr. Joseph Cubar, Co-Founder & Program Director, Phlourish Mental Health Initiative, Inc.
• Ms. Raiza V. Cusi, Program Excellence Unit Manager, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.
• Ms. Celine Santillan, Executive Director, LCF

The Resource Mobilization: Grant Writing Workshop aims to help participants appreciate the importance of the grant writing proposal process; create and present a clear, logical, and compelling proposal/grant request on behalf of their organization and in alignment with funders/grant providers framework; and gain a better perspective of collaborating with other stakeholders in relation to requests for funding.

To learn more about CSRI’s program offerings, contact Ms. Remy Alyssa Tubig, CSRI Program Officer at programs@lcf.org.ph, or click HERE.

LCF has successfully concluded this year’s Communicating Your CSR: Doing Good and Telling It Well Workshop, held on July 24 and 29 at the Rockwell Club in Rockwell Center, Makati City.

16 participants representing 10 organizations (6 LCF members and 5 LCF non-members) attended this year’s Workshop:

• Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation: Michael Joseph Torne
• Aboitiz Foundation: Meldz Centaine S. Duran and Nerissa Camille Natalicio
• Energy Development Corporation: Alexis Laura L. Feliciano and Alaina Lyn J. de Guzman
• Breaking Barriers BRIDGE Foundation: Erna Liza C. Mateo
• Pioneer Adhesives Foundation: Ivan Emmanuel B. Dator
• Binhi English Literacy Foundation: Ma. Giselle V. Fernandez
• Animal Empathy Philippines: Kate Verdalyn R. Lupango and Lora Genevie P. Cerdan
• Unilab Foundation: Shannaya M. Mendoza, Charlette Alessi F. Inao, Mitchellin S. Tejada, Maria Cecilia C. Roxas
• East West Seed Foundation: Ma. Christina B. Guiwa
• First Gen Corporation: Dianne Kathryn B. Datu

The Communicating Your CSR: Doing Good and Telling It Well Workshop aims to help participants acquire information on the value and principles of CSR communication, identify different media to be used for internal and external stakeholders, develop and design an effective CSR Communication Plan; and demonstrate the capacity to utilize different communication tools, both in positive and crisis situations.

Contact Ms. Remy Tubig, LCF CSRI Program Officer, at programs@lcf.org.ph.

In partnership with Telus International Philippines and the LCF Environment Committee

In July 2023, LCF in partnership with Energy Development Corporation and the LCF Environment Committee, committed to make the 2023 Conference and Expo carbon-neutral through organizing the League’s first Net Zero Tree Planting Activity. This was held on November 25, 2023, at the U.P. Sierra Madre Land Grant in Siniloan, Laguna.

On July 13, 2024, LCF in partnership with Telus International Philippines and the LCF Environment Committee continued this commitment with a second Net Zero Tree Planting Activity held at Sitio Hacienda in Bgy. Sto. Nino, Tanay, Rizal. 31 participants representing Aboitiz Foundation, Manila Water Foundation, Megawide Corporation, Megawide Foundation, Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Power 4 All, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Telus International Philippines, and LCF itself planted 500 seedlings.

Philippine Spring Water Resources and Nature’s Spring Foundation kindly supported the purchase of the seedlings that were planted.