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.

GrabBayanihan: A United Front for Typhoon Carina Relief

Grab PH, Philippine Red Cross, Jollibee, and McDonald's Join Forces to Help Filipinos Recover

Grab Philippines has teamed up with the Philippine Red Cross, Jollibee Group Foundation, and McDonald’s Kindness Kitchen for its GrabBayanihan Program to support communities affected by Typhoon Carina. The initiative encourages all Grab users to convert their rewards into donations, supporting the projects of these three organizations.

Grab Philippines' Chief Operating Officer, Ronald Roda, stated, "Our entire Grab community is fully committed to leveraging our technology and long-standing partnerships with various organizations to support the recovery of calamity-affected communities, especially in Metro Manila. We understand that recovery is challenging, but it becomes more achievable with the support of our kababayans. This is the essence of GrabBayanihan – fostering a sense of malasakit in all of us to create powerful waves of not just aid, but hope.”

"We are grateful to our partners, the Philippine Red Cross, and two of the largest fast-food chains in the Philippines – Jollibee and McDonald's, for their collaboration in this cause," added Roda.

Extending a Helping Hand with Every Tap

Grab users, especially those subscribed to GrabUnlimited, accumulate points with each transaction made on the Grab platform. These points can be redeemed for rewards listed in the Grab Rewards Catalogue. To facilitate aid for victims of Typhoon Carina, Grab Philippines has reduced the points required for donations towards the typhoon response efforts of the Philippines Red Cross, Jollibee Group Foundation, and McDonald’s Kindness Kitchen.

The initiative is active on the platform from July 26 to August 29, 2024. During this timeframe, Grab users can contribute to the partner organizations using their Grab Reward Points (GRP). A donation of PHP20 to the organizations will require the use of 60 GRP. Similarly, a donation of PHP50 will require 150 GRP, and to donate PHP100, users will need to redeem 300 GRP.

GrabRewards can be accessed via the Grab Homepage ‘All’ Button.

Fostering Resilience with the GrabBayanihan Spirit

 

Grab and MOVE IT driver and rider volunteers went to various communities heavily affected by Typhoon Carina to provide much-needed relief packages

Following a two-day donation drive involving Grab and MOVE IT employees, as well as driver and rider partner communities, hundreds of volunteers from these groups convened at the Grab & MOVE IT Driver Center in Marikina from July 26 to 28. Volunteers assembled relief items, including groceries, canned goods, bottled water, and toiletries, into GrabBayanihan Care Packages.

The volunteers then distributed the care packages across disaster-affected communities in Caloocan, Montalban, Rizal, Malanday, Pasay, and Marikina, providing much-needed aid to over 2,500 families.

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.