LCF is organizing a Resource Mobilization workshop from March 21-22, 2023, via Zoom.
Contact Liza Agullo at lragullo@lcf.org.ph or + 63 929 355 5308 for details.
This upcoming Kapihan sa LCF session features Felix Tonog, Executive Director of the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC).
Register now, or email lragullo@lcf.org.ph for details.
MANILA – Proudly Filipino conglomerate PHINMA, through its foundation, on Tuesday recognized one of its scholar-graduates for embodying the qualities that the company values the most: academic and leadership excellence, integrity, and social responsibility; and for living up to the company’s mission of making lives better.
PHINMA’s Making Lives Better Award is given to a graduate of the PHINMA National Scholarship (PNS) Program who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership skills, and commitment to PHINMA’s core values.
This year’s awardee, John Paulo Aniceto, graduated magna cum laude from the Philippine Normal University in 2022. In his senior year, he was chairperson of the PNU Red Cross Youth Council. He was also active in Red Cross activities outside of school, serving as a youth peer educator since 2014 and internal vice-president from 2018 to 2021 in the institution’s Rizal chapter. Today, Aniceto teaches Filipino in the grade school department of Colegio San Agustin-Makati.
“It is disheartening to observe that our students come from a generation when the information they utilize to learn about and understand their world comes from erroneous and incorrect sources. So let’s keep holding up the torch high at the forefront of change…If I keep doubting myself because of the shortcomings and depressing realities we have seen, this award will mean nothing to me. We are now left with no choice but to constantly stand up and build our communities up to their full potential. Whereas our children are the dream-makers, each with a special capacity for nurturing ideals and aspirations,” he said as he accepted the award.
Aniceto’s mother, Nila, is especially proud of him, as she has witnessed how he persevered through the challenges presented to their family. She also thanked PHINMA for being their partner in reaching for their dream of a comfortable life. In her speech to the crowd, she addressed the parents in the audience, urging them to let their children become active participants in society.
“Masaya rin na makita siyang nakakatulong at nakakapagbigay ng inspirasyon sa mga kabataan. Nagsimula ito noong sumali siya sa Red Cross Youth kung saan mas nahubog niya pa ang sarili bilang leader at hanggang sa pumasok siya dito sa PNU. Kaya naman, bilang Nanay niya patuloy ang aking pagsuporta sa kaniya dahil dito raw niya nakikita ang kabuluhan ng kaniyang buhay…Sa atin pong mga kasama rin na magulang na nandito po ngayon, gaya po ng aking patuloy na sinasabi sa sarili. Hayaan nating magsuri ang ating mga anak sa kalagayan ng ating bansa, suportahan natin sila sa kung papaano nila nakikitang makapagbibigay ng kakaunting pagbabago sa ating komunidad,” she said.
PNU President Dr. Bert Tuga, in his closing remarks, talked about the power of dreams, which provide a clear vision and a sense of purpose and direction in life. He applauded the awardee and scholars present who “have forged their own path to achieve remarkable success and make a positive impact on the world around them.” He also thanked the PHINMA Foundation for its “unwavering support in our mission to provide quality education to Filipinos.”
“Your generous contributions have made a significant impact on our efforts and we are honored to have their partnership in this important endeavor. Your contributions continue to help enhance the quality of education and create opportunities for Filipinos to access education and make their lives better regardless of their socio-economic background. Because of you, we are able to actualize our core values of truth, excellence, and service. Thank you for your continuous support and trust.”
Tuesday’s luncheon was not only to recognize Aniceto as an exemplary scholar-graduate, but also to thank PNU, which has been PHINMA Foundation’s partner for 17 years in its scholarship program. “The Philippine Normal University was identified from the start as our preferred partner and will continue to be key to the program’s success especially as we expand to include scholars from the other PNU campuses across the country,” said PHINMA Foundation Vice President Peter Perfecto.
PHINMA and PNU have been partners for the last 17 years in providing scholarships to deserving students with great leadership potential. Out of the 253 graduates of the PHINMA National Scholarship Program since 2006, 189 were from PNU. Sixty-five PHINMA scholars are also currently enrolled in PNU.
The two institutions are united in molding future leaders like Aniceto, who dreams of someday serving in the Department of Education as a school division superintendent. Apart from Aniceto, eight PHINMA scholars who graduated from PNU have been recognized for their contributions in making lives better.
On March 14, the conclusion and “graduation rites” of the Learning Journey program for 2023 took place at the Asian Institute of Management.
Participants represented LCF members Jollibee Group Foundation, Unilab Foundation, San Miguel Foundation, East-West Seed Foundation, Inc.- Philippines, Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc., and Jesus V del Rosario Foundation Inc.
The participants presented insights and lessons learned during the Journey and action plans to take these lessons forward; and took questions from a panel of reactors as well as their peers to help refine and streamline their plans.
The Learning Journey program provides participants the opportunity to take deep dives into each others’ work by visiting other members’ offices, programs, and/or beneficiary areas, and to find opportunities for collaboration and share knowledge and best practices as well.
PHINMA, through its foundation, has recognized one of its scholar-graduates for embodying the qualities that the company values the most: academic and leadership excellence, integrity, and social responsibility; and for living up to the company’s mission of making lives better. PHINMA’s Making Lives Better Award is given to a graduate of the PHINMA National Scholarship (PNS) Program who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership skills, and commitment to PHINMA’s core values.
This year’s awardee is John Paulo Aniceto, who graduated magna cum laude from the Philippine Normal University (PNU) in 2022.
PHINMA and PNU have been partners for the last 17 years in providing scholarships to deserving students with great leadership potential. Out of the 253 graduates of the PHINMA National Scholarship Program since 2006, 189 were from PNU. Sixty-five PHINMA scholars are also currently enrolled in PNU.
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LCF holds Davao leg of CSR on the Go
LCF Board Vice-Chairperson Shem Jose Garcia of Vivant Foundation, Inc; Communications and Public Affairs Director Geoffrey Garcia of Pfizer Philippines Foundation; and LCF Executive Director Celine Santillan spoke at the Davao leg of this year’s CSR On the Go, held today at EMCOR Incorporated and at the Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City.
Through CSR On the Go, LCF reaches out to corporate foundations, organizations, private companies, and business communities outside Metro Manila and helps them gain a deeper understanding of corporate social responsibility.
CSR On the Go also helps attendees learn and share best practices in the delivery of social investments, opens opportunities for networking and partnership building, and helps more companies become CSR practitioners.
LCF Committee on Disaster Resilience Chair, Welfredo Dalumpines spoke at today’s University Lecture Series held at his alma mater University of Mindanao. Dalumpines is a graduate of nursing at the university.
LCF co-hosted the University Lecture Series with the university and with support from LCF Davao member AOF Foundation.
The series is in line with Commission on Higher Education(CHED) Memo 17 Series of 2017. It provides revised policies, standards, and guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration course.
The series is also aligned with LCF’s mission to promote awareness about corporate social responsibility and to engender appreciation among students regarding the role of corporates in nation building.
Here are other pictures from the event.
Held every Thursday from February to March 2023, LCF Learning Journey program provides member-participants the opportunity to take deep dives into each others’ work by visiting a particular member’s office, program, or beneficiary area, and to find opportunities for collaboration as well.
Learning Journey participants include Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation, East West Seed Foundation, Jollibee Group Foundation, Unilab Foundation, and San Miguel Foundation.
Click here to view the Facebook album featuring the Learning Journey for 2023. The full set of pictures will be posted here after the conclusion of the program.
Jollibee Group Foundation has announced that it has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) to further help Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP) farmers in Benguet.
According to the Foundation, BPI’s expertise in research and development, crop production and protection, and technology promotion and transfer, will allow the partnership to explore the feasibility of growing onions in Benguet province.
To help unemployed women from Metro Manila and nearby provinces to gain a source of income and become self-reliant, Ang Hortaleza Foundation Inc is running the Ganda Mo, Hanap Buhay Ko program–a free four-day comprehensive skills training course on basic cosmetology.
Participants are taught basic hair cutting and coloring, manicure and pedicure, and nail art and foot spa techniques.
To join, those interested must be aged 19-45 years, should hold at least an elementary degree, need to attend all sessions without being absent, and can bring models.
Those who successfully finish the course will receive a certificate of completion and a starter kit to enable them to earn a living as homeservice beauticians.
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