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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mentors from East-West Seed Foundation joined the Philippine Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) in the Scaling Up Sustainability (SUS) Project: Farmers Fair, held on July 16–17, 2025, in Cagayan Valley. The event brought together farmer champions, mentors, and partners to support climate-smart farming and farmer entrepreneurship.
The SUS Project, funded by a GlobalGiving grant in partnership with Corteva, aims to train 100 Filipino farmers through two key phases. The first phase focuses on mentoring women farmer champions to strengthen their knowledge and skills, while the second phase empowers them to become resource speakers, sharing their learnings with fellow farmers in their communities.
Partners from PLDT & Smart Communities, Harbest Agribusiness Corporation, and DA Region 2 also took part in the event, supporting PPSA’s mission to cultivate leadership and sustainability in Philippine agriculture.
KITA (Kapital at Ipon Tungo sa Asenso) Mo Na! —a financial education program of BDO Foundation—was recognized as Financial Inclusion Initiative of the Year at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Awards 2025. The program aims to support the agricultural sector by improving the financial literacy, productivity, and income-generating capabilities of farmers nationwide.
This ongoing program was developed by BDO Foundation in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC).
“The recognition serves as an inspiration for us to keep moving forward as we support national efforts toward financial inclusion. We share this award to our partners that share the same mission of empowering farming communities with the right knowledge to pursue a more secure future,” shared BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito.
KITA Mo Na! adopts a gamified approach in teaching farmers important know-hows on managing finances. A game master leads the sessions where farmers are given real-life scenarios that influence their daily financial decisions.
As of end 2024, the KITA Mo Na! program has reached 870 farmers and livestock raisers in different parts of the country. Beneficiaries are taught basic personal finance topics like saving, budgeting, debt management, basic financial products, ways to earn additional income, financial consumer protection, and scam prevention.
Recognized at the Retail Banking Awards 2025. BDO Capital & Investment Corporation president Eduardo Francisco received the award on behalf of BDO Foundation (Photo courtesy of Asian Banking & Finance)
Championing other interventions
BDO Foundation and its partners developed several interventions to ensure the success and sustainability of the program.
The conduct of training of trainers is one essential strategy that the organizations continue to implement to cascade the program to different farming communities all over the Philippines. As of end 2024, there are already 49 trainers from all regions that are capable of teaching the KITA Mo Na! program to their respective farming communities. They are supplemented with a trainer’s guide and game kits to ensure a standardized cascade of the program.
“We are hopeful that through the shared efforts of the foundation, our partners, and the trainers, more and more farmers are equipped with the right knowledge and tools to make sound financial decisions – that no one is left behind in rebuilding a financially literate citizenry,” shared Marikit Naguiat, BDO Foundation’s manager for financial inclusion.
Ensuring the program’s resilience, BDO Foundation, BSP, and ACPC have established a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact and effects of KITA Mo Na! on the beneficiaries.
BDO Foundation stays committed to supporting similar efforts that contribute to the BSP’s National Strategy for Financial Inclusion and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
A fin ed program for farmers. KITA Mo Na! highlights real-life situations farmers face—a conscious effort of BDO Foundation and its partners to ensure that the shared knowledge resonates with its target communities.
When strong typhoons like Rolly and Ulysses hit Legazpi City, Albay, many families in Brgy. Bigaa were affected due to extensive damage to properties, roads, and power lines. But in the midst of the storm, one building stood strong, the school building donated by Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) at Bigaa Integrated School.
“The SBFI school building became our evacuation center,” shared School Principal Dr. Conchita G. Bartolay. “It’s elevated and sturdy, so it protects people from floods and possible lahar flow. It also became a relief center.”
More than a learning space, the building served as a lifeline for the community. Even after the storm passed, its role in the lives of students and teachers remained strong.
Over the years, the school building had sustained damages from typhoons. Recently, it got a fresh start. From April to July 2025, Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) repaired nine of its previously donated school buildings, including the one in Bigaa. In total, 60 classrooms were restored across five cities and municipalities, benefiting around 3,000 students and their communities.
At Bigaa, eight classrooms were repaired. Walls and floors were repainted, broken windows and doors were replaced, and damaged roofs, ceiling and toilets were fixed.
Dr. Bartolay, with 25 years of experience in education, knows how crucial a safe and well-built classroom is. The improvements meant so much.
“Since the building was renewed, students have become more excited to go to their classrooms,” said Dr. Bartolay. “And our teachers feel more motivated, knowing they’re teaching in a safe space.”
As part of its commitment to the Build a School, Build a Nation program, SBFI has been doing major repairs of donated school buildings every five years, or earlier if schools are affected by disasters.
“Thank you, Security Bank Foundation. You gave us more than just classrooms. You gave us a place to learn, a place to grow, and a place to survive. Dios mabalos,” Dr. Bartolay added.
Bigaa is just one of many schools that benefited from its first batch of classroom repair this year along with Tikay Elementary School in Malolos, Bulacan; Washington National High School and University of Eastern Philippines – High School in Catarman, Northern Samar; Cabagñan Elementary School in Legazpi, Albay; New Ormoc City National High School and Ipil Central School in Ormoc, Leyte; and Tagbilaran City East and Central Elementary Schools in Tagbilaran, Bohol.
The second batch includes twenty more classrooms that are still being repaired and are expected to be finished by September 2025.
Beneficiary schools are empowered to care for their donated buildings through regular upkeep like derusting windows, declogging pipes, and trimming trees that may cause damage. Security Bank Foundation also guides them through online assemblies on proper building care because lasting building impact relies on shared responsibility.
SBFI welcomes partnerships with like-minded organizations that share its commitment to improving public school infrastructure. To learn how you can support, visit https://bit.ly/SBFIPartnershipPage
The year 2024 was a breakthrough year for Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) as it solidified its role as a champion of education and child-friendly content. It earned prestigious awards and recognitions while continuing to innovate through impactful programs, partnerships and efforts to make quality education accessible to Filipino learners nationwide.
KCFI’s curriculum-aligned shows garnered numerous awards last year, including Most Development-Oriented Environmental Program for “Musikantahan” (from Gandingan Awards); Professional Fiction Category for “Kwentoons” (from Sinebata); ChildFriendly Content Standards for “MathDali” and “Puno ng Buhay” (from National Council for Children’s Television or NCCT); Best Children and Youth Program for “AgriKids” (from Catholic Mass Media Awards); and Anak TV Seals for “Wow: Bukidnon,” “Lakbay Aral,” “Tropang K!- Likasan,” “AgriKids,” “MathDali,” “Siklo ng Enerhiya,” “Wikaharian Online World,” “Knowledge on the Go,” “Art Smart” and “MathDali Online World” (from Anak TV Seal Awards).
KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez accepts the GREEN ZEAL Award for Excellence in Education on behalf of KCFI at the 6th Gawad Lasallianeta
Aside from receiving awards for its shows, KCFI won the GREEN ZEAL Award for Excellence in Education Innovation (from Gawad Lasallianeta) and recognition for its Outstanding Commitment to Child-Friendly Content Standards (from NCCT). It was also a finalist for Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Environment for EcoProject Year 3 with Breeze and for Outstanding CSR in Education for Learning Effectively through Enhanced and Evidence-based Pedagogies (LEEP)-Climate Change (from the League of Corporate Foundations or LCF)—a collaboration with First Gen Corporation that trained and provided Knowledge Channel video lessons to 170 principals and teachers in First Gen areas.
As a long-time partner of organizations and advocate for democratizing education, KCFI has been recognized by the Department of Education (DepEd), the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council, Metrobank Foundation, Bantay Bata 163 and iAcademy. Additionally, it received Outstanding Stakeholder and Most Outstanding Stakeholder awards from the DepEd Schools Division Office of Quezon City during its 5th Gawad Kaagapay, and an award from LCF for its 25 years of membership and advocacy. These awards reflect KCFI’s passion, effort and dedication to improving learning outcomes and education in the Philippines. Beyond recognition, it developed a lot of new video lessons and sealed strategic partnerships.
At the ‘MathDali’ Grade 1 launch attended by more than 200 learners at Oranbo Elementary School in Pasig
In total, KCFI produced 108 video lessons, including 10 new “MathDali” Grade 1 episodes in collaboration with BDO Foundation and Huawei Philippines. KCFI distributed 56 Knowledge Channel TV (KC TV) and 126 Knowledge Channel Portable Media Library (KC PML) packages to beneficiary schools and child development centers nationwide. To maximize the use of these offline learning resources, over 1,168 teachers and child development workers and teachers (CDW/Ts) received technical training. Additionally, 8,882 teachers participated in LEEP training and the teachers’ conference, while 7,236 CDW/Ts and caregivers of children attended KCARE training and Early Care Matters conferences to promote early childhood development or ECD for 0- to 8-year-olds.
KCFI Vice President Edric Calma (2nd from right) and AFI Managing Director Roberta Lopez-Feliciano (center) at the 2024 LCF CSR Expo in Makati
Meanwhile, KCFI vice president Edric Calma and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) managing director Roberta Lopez-Feliciano were elected in December as vice chairman and corporate secretary respectively of LCF. Calma was a three-term chair of the Committee on Education (CommEd), the biggest LCF committee with 60 foundation-members. During his stint, he initiated and implemented a collaborative project to help improve the quality of teaching and learning in Talaga Elementary School (TES) in Rizal, a school for relocatees from informal communities in Quezon City and other areas in the National Capital Region. Over two years, CommEd members participated by bringing in their respective foundations’ education initiatives, including KCFI’s LEEP and Knowledge Channel video resources. The foundations also took charge of monitoring and assessing the impact of the project, with TES collating the reports including outputs, awards received and improvement in learning outcomes. The iniatitive netted the first LCF Outstanding Collaboration Project for the CommEd—and KCFI, as Calma was the committee chair—in 2019.
“Being on the LCF board and being its vice chair is a platform to do more beyond the things that we do in KCFI, for education and for CSR, in the service of the Filipino. With so many problems besetting the Filipino, there is so much to do. Bringing CSR agents and people together to the drawing board and on-ground is a good igniter of solutions,” Calma reflected. He thanked KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez for encouraging him to take on roles outside the foundation, within the Lopez Group and even in outside networks. These roles called for him to work closely with organizations with different advocacies and initiatives, helping him achieve more and learn more in the process. “I also thank the Lopez Group for continuously supporting KCFI and its advocacies in helping improve the lives of the Filipino, to help ensure that each child, each one has access to opportunities for development and quality education,” he added.
On the other hand, as managing director at AFI, Feliciano has driven projects addressing social issues such as disaster response, environment, children’s welfare and health. Prior to her election, Feliciano served as a member of the LCF board—a vantage point that allowed her to observe the possibilities and potential of collaborative efforts among the member corporations and CSR agents. Further, attending the CSR Conference and Expo, she appreciated the depth and quality of the speakers, and the exhibition booths that presented a wealth of information about the members and their CSR efforts. “As corporate secretary, I am happy to watch and learn from many that have been around the block many more times than I,” the managing director of AFI said.
Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN Foundation
As she takes on her new role in LCF, Feliciano acknowledged the Lopez Group companies for their unstinting support for the foundation, which was established by her father, Eugenio “Kapitan” Lopez Jr., in 1989. “I’d like to thank the Lopez Group of companies for their steadfast support of the ABS-CBN Foundation. This is never more apparent than when a disaster hits and the need is immediate and often large. It is heartwarming to know that the companies continue to value and fulfill their particular mandates whether it is to be a source of lights in our homes, or the premium spot to live at or shop—all these companies continue to have a beating heart for our fellow Filipino countrymen either through the ABS-CBN Foundation or through their own CSR programs,” she said.
Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN Foundation
Feliciano added: “They say that to do anything, even to the best of our abilities, rings hollow and empty if it is not accompanied by love. At the ABS-CBN Foundation, we truly believe that no matter how big or small your donation, or your effort to help— this small ripple, combined with others, this is where critical mass happens, and this is where hearts and minds do make a positive difference in the world.”
Calma (center) and Transmedia Head Christian Gaite (2nd from right) accept a plaque of appreciation for KFCI’s 25-year membership in the League of Corporate Foundations
Since its establishment in 1991, LCF has been bringing together businesses and corporate foundations in the Philippines, advancing the practice and impact of CSR within its network and outside. AFI was among LCF’s founding members, while KCFI has been with LCF since it was founded 25 years ago.
The 2025 League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) Board of Trustees with outgoing LCF Chairperson Sebastian Quiniones Jr., Executive Director of the Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (third from left)
With Calma and Feliciano on the 2025 LCF board of trustees are Shem Jose Garcia, executive director of Vivant Foundation, as chairperson; Ramon Derige, executive director of SEAOIL Foundation Inc., as treasurer; and Philip Dy, executive vice president of Metrobank Foundation Inc., Ryan Vidanes, executive director of Conrado and Ladislawa Foundation Inc., and Austere Panadero, president and executive director of Zuellig Family Foundation Inc., as trustees. Lopez Group companies and foundations have been staples of LCF. As well as AFI and KCFI, these include Energy Development Corporation, Lopez Group Foundation Inc. and, more recently, Oscar M. Lopez Center which was inducted into LCF in 2024.
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Aboitiz Foundation, the social development arm of the Aboitiz Group, celebrates its achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to creating positive impacts through its strategic pillars: Future Leaders, Jobs, and Climate Action. The Foundation also set meaningful and scaled-up efforts for 2025 to enhance its contributions across the country.
In the Future Leaders pillar, the Foundation welcomed 50 scholars into the Aboitiz Future Leaders College Scholarship Program, supporting their education with comprehensive scholarships. For 2025, the Foundation plans to expand the program to 100 scholars. The AuroraPH Project also connected 11 last-mile schools to the internet via solar power, and the Foundation aims to reach 100 schools in 2025.
Through the Elevate AIDA Program, 1,135 women were trained in technology-driven skills for virtual jobs. Looking ahead, the Foundation aims to train 10,000 more women starting in 2025 and to engage 200 additional Local Government Units, strengthening its inclusive employment efforts under its Jobs pillar.
In Climate Action pillar, Aboitiz Foundation secured a 40-year partnership with the Province of Cebu for the CarbonPH Project, focusing on reforestation and watershed management across 22,000 hectares. By 2025, the Foundation targets the approval for project design, funding, and the start of project implementation. Aboitiz Foundation collected a total of 58,000 kilograms of waste through Materials Recovery Facilities and Project Rake both in Batangas, and the Tapon-To-Ipon partnership with Coca-Cola during the 24th Aboitiz Football Cup, where football players actively gathered PET bottle waste for recycling and repurposing. In 2025, the Foundation aims to collect 100,000 kilograms of waste, promoting recycling, repurposing, and proper disposal while educating communities on sustainable waste management.
“These accomplishments reflect the power of collaboration and innovation in meeting the needs of our communities,” said Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, President of Aboitiz Foundation. “As we look to 2025, we remain committed to empowering future leaders, creating more jobs, and taking bold climate actions for a sustainable and resilient future.”
Aboitiz Foundation’s 2025 roadmap includes scaling current programs, strengthening partnerships, and exploring new initiatives to continue making a lasting impact for generations to come.
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About Aboitiz Foundation
Aboitiz Foundation, the CSR arm of the Aboitiz Group, is committed to shaping a brighter future for the nation. With 35+ years of empowering communities and driving sustainable development, the Foundation of the Philippines’ first techglomerate is expanding its impact to contribute to nation-building.
Committed to advancing social development, Aboitiz Foundation focuses on three key pillars:
● Future Leaders: Ensuring Filipino learners of all ages have access to resources, facilities, and scholarships to prepare them for a rapidly changing world.
● Jobs: Empowering Filipinos with digital tools and skills training to thrive in the global digital economy, fostering an entrepreneurship mindset.
● Climate Action: Developing and implementing environmental programs to construct climate-resilient communities and foster a more sustainable future through nature-based solutions. Since 1988, the Foundation has shifted from one-time donations to Aboitiz Foundation’s flagship programs, which empower beneficiaries to reach their full potential. By partnering with strategic partners, the foundation creates projects that are scalable, impactful, and aligned with the company’s expertise, benefiting communities throughout the Philippines.
TANAY, Rizal – The Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI), in partnership with Sikat Solar Challenge Foundation, Inc. (Sikat), donated Knowledge Channel Portable Media Libraries (KCPMLs) to three schools in the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Rizal last January 11 at Sto. Niño Integrated School in Tanay, empowering 29 teachers and 614 learners.
The KCPML is a hard drive containing over 1,500 curriculum-based video lessons, e-games, and e-session guides. Among the beneficiary schools in SDO Rizal are Sto. Niño Integrated School, Mamuyao Elementary School, and San Andres Elementary School.
Iselle Diño, Sikat Project Coordinator, shared that Sikat has provided Sto. Niño Integrated School last December with solar panels to improve their facilities, aligned with their mission to uplift Filipinos through renewable energy. She also highlights the importance of the partnership between Sikat and KCFI for the community in rural Tanay.
“Noong December 12 nandito rin po kami upang mag turnover ng solar integrated systems. Sana po hindi kayo magsawa na nandito kami palagi at na hindi natatapos sa turnover lang ng systems ang aming gawain,” Iselle said. “Ang proyektong ito ay magbibigay ng mas malawak at dagdag na kaalaman para sa ating mga guro na siya ring makakatulong sa pag angat ng antas ng edukasyon ng mga kabataan ng ating mga komunidad.”
In line with the provision of access, KCFI Vice President Edric Calma emphasized its long-standing commitment to gifting schools with resources that enhance Filipino learning outcomes. “Our goal is to provide quality, curriculum-based video resources and relevant teacher training programs to give you extra tools for more effective learning experiences,” Edric stated.
Following the turnover, KCFI conducted an on-site KCPML technical training for the attending teachers to help them maximize their new learning resources in the classroom. The partnership between Sikat and KCFI highlights their shared commitment to transformative impact, fostering community development by advocating for access to education and basic needs.
BDO Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank, welcomed the new year with the turn over of four newly rehabilitated rural health units (RHUs) for the benefit of more than 96,000 Filipinos in several parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
Supporting the country’s capacity to deliver basic health services at the grassroots level, BDO Foundation rehabilitated two health facilities in Capiz, namely, Ivisan Rural Health Unit and Birthing Facility and Sapian Rural Health Unit and Birthing Clinic. The foundation also rehabilitated Peñarrubia Rural Health Unit in Abra and Pilar Rural Health Unit in Bohol. In total, BDO Foundation has rehabilitated 195 rural health units nationwide.
Guided by the local government units and their respective municipal health officers, BDO Foundation improved the interiors and exteriors of the facilities – making the health centers more conducive to healing and wellness. In some RHUs, the foundation added areas for senior citizens, children, and breastfeeding mothers to ensure the community’s comfort when visiting the centers for their routine check-up.
BDO Foundation believes that RHUs are critical in strengthening the delivery of primary healthcare services. They are important in the community as facilities where people go to for basic health checks, regular immunization, and other primary health needs and preventive care.
“We want primary health care to be accessible and comfortable for Filipinos. We hope that our humble contribution empowers our health workers to provide better services, and helps patients receive better care,” shared BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito.
The RHU rehabilitation program is an ongoing initiative of BDO Foundation. The foundation continues to renovate heath centers across the country, with the help of BDO Unibank and BDO Network Bank branch officers who recommend RHUs that need support.
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