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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,...

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 ...

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 ...