BDO Foundation Extends Helping Hand to Thousands Affected by Typhoon Carina

Distribution of relief packs through one of BDO Foundation’s partners, Caritas Manila. (Photo courtesy of Caritas Manila’s official Facebook page)

BDO Foundation, the philanthropic arm of BDO Unibank, has stepped up to provide relief to over 12,000 families impacted by Typhoon Carina. The foundation, in collaboration with partners like Caritas Manila, Tanging Yaman Foundation, and local government units, distributed 12,350 relief packs across Luzon, reaching communities affected by flooding in Bulacan (Malolos, Calumpit, Bocaue, Hagonoy, Meycauayan, and Obando), Pampanga (Macabebe and Masantol), Ilocos Sur (Vigan), Rizal, and Metro Manila.

BDO Foundation donated food packs containing rice, canned goods, and drinking water. “BDO Foundation hopes that through this simple act of kindness, we are able to show our solidarity to our kababayans and to help in giving them hope as they bounce back from this calamity,” shared BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito.

Apart from the relief packs, BDO Foundation, through BDO Network Bank, also delivered cleaning materials to 150 schools across NCR, region 3, and region 4A to help flooded school communities prepare their facilities for the opening of classes.

SM Mobilizes Relief Efforts, Reaching 3,200 Families Affected by Typhoon Carina

In the wake of Typhoon Carina, SM Supermalls and SM Foundation Inc. swiftly mobilized relief efforts, providing immediate assistance to 3,200 families impacted by the recent flooding.

SM Mobilizes Relief Efforts, Reaching 3,200 Families Affected by Typhoon Carina

SM City Grand Central focused their outreach on the hardest-hit areas in Caloocan City. 

Simultaneous "Operation Tulong Express" initiatives were conducted across multiple locations, delivering essential supplies and support to affected communities. In Caloocan City, 1,000 families received "kalinga packs" containing rice, canned goods, noodles, and bottled water. The distribution focused on the hardest-hit areas of Barangays Maypajo, 3, and 4, with SM City Grand Central and SM Center Sangandaan spearheading the efforts.

 

SM Foundation Inc., through SM City Valenzuela, distributed 1,200 relief packs in designated evacuation centers of Valenzuela City. 

A heartwarming moment as an all-smiles senior citizen receives a much-needed relief pack from SM City Valenzuela.

SM Savemore Malabon also contributed 1,000 relief packs to Caloocan, with volunteers from SM Savemore Malabon and SM Center Sangandaan conducting door-to-door distribution in Barangays Tañong and Potrero. This proactive approach, coordinated with local rescue teams, ensured that individuals and families unable to reach centralized relief centers received essential aid directly at their homes.

Volunteers from SM Savemore Malabon and SM Center Sangandaan took a proactive approach by conducting door to door relief pack distribution in Barangay Tanong and Barangay Potrero.

Families were happy to receive their relief packs distributed by the SM Foundation through SM Center Sangandaan.

 

Meanwhile, SM City Valenzuela conducted relief operations at designated evacuation centers in Valenzuela City. A total of 1,200 "kalinga packs" were distributed to evacuees at Pinalagad Elementary School, Malinta National High School, and Malinta Elementary School.

 

These relief efforts are part of Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a corporate social responsibility program spearheaded by the SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets. OPTE aims to address the urgent needs of communities during calamities and crises. The program's successful implementation relies on close coordination with SM Supermalls employees and volunteers, demonstrating a commitment to community support and disaster response.