PLDT, Inc. recently participated in the 28th Annual Reforestation Caravan kick-off event organized by the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) at Barangay Buhisan in Cebu City. Every year, PLDT strives to make the Earth greener through its various environmental efforts. They have been in partnership with PBSP since 2003 in rehabilitating the Central Cebu…
“I was in Grade 2 when they first came to help us, and since then, we never really had much problems with school supplies and bags anymore. Brother International Philippines (BICP) also provided us with boots and umbrellas during the rainy season. We are very thankful to them and they are the reason why we…
In the Philippines, more than 15 million people are still living below the poverty line. Limited job opportunities and low income are some of the reasons why many Filipinos are having a hard time meeting needs of their families and sending their children to school. But in spite of their situation, the Filipino poor should…
Around 300 volunteers from at least 20 companies and institutions will join Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) in the kick off of its 28th Cebu Hillylands reforestation caravan tomorrow, June 29, 2019. The environmental conservation event engages corporate and individual volunteers to plant 7,500 tree seedlings and ensure their growth at Barangay Buhisan in…
Fluor Daniel, Inc.-Philippines and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) recently turned over a footbridge to the elementary school and community of Barangay Sapangdaku in Cebu City. The footbridge will benefit more than 600 pupils of Sapangdaku Elementary School located beside the Sapangdaku river, which usually overflows during the rainy season. It will provide safe…
Telstra Philippines recently gathered around 80 employee-volunteers to participate in Philippine Business for Social Progress’ (PBSP) 12th Ready for School activities held at the Pasay City South High School (PSCHS) in Pasay City last Saturday, June 1, 2019. The event turned out to be a surprise challenge for the volunteers as they were tasked to…
For the longest time, children in Latangan Elementary School (ES), would carry one-liter bottles of water to school every day for their drinking, handwashing and toilet needs. Because of the lack of clean and safe drinking water, there were even instances when some of the students would experience stomach pains and loose bowel movement. “We…
From the lack of classrooms, overpopulated students and the area being in a muddy, and grassy location, Ricardo P. Cruz Elementary School in Taguig was able to overcome numerous challenges and transform as the Best Implementer awardee of Brigada Eskwela, offering a better learning environment for the students in Taguig City. Brigada Eskwela Coordinator Leila…
With over 10,000 students, EM’s Signal Village Elementary School is the biggest school in the division of Taguig and Pateros. The large number of students can prove to be a challenge for the 262 teaching staff and 15 utility personnel of the school. “If our enrollees continue to increase, we are not sure if our…
Over 200 employee-volunteers from seven companies joined PBSP’s 12th Ready for School (RFS) kick-off ceremony at the Malabon Elementary School in Malabon City last May 18, 2019. Part of this group are 50 first-time volunteers from three new companies who worked with long-time RFS volunteers in covering books, repainting school chairs and blackboards, and cleaning…
The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) reaffirmed its partnership to strengthen the implementation of the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP). PBSP and MOH-BARMM recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that enables them to continue to work together to support…
Almost two years after the liberation of Marawi City from ISIS-inspired terrorists in October 2017, evacuees from ground zero or the most affected area of the siege still remain displaced in transitional shelters and in other nearby towns. The problem of unemployment and the delay in rebuilding their homes continue to be a challenge. Some…
All is set for the Olango Challenge, touted to be the country’s biggest and oldest open-water swim race for a cause organized by Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Philippine Swimming, Inc. (PSI). Around 150 professional and amateur swimmers from Cebu and other parts of the country, and as far as Italy and Japan…
For mother Romalyn Nicolas, being able to provide for the needs of her three children is the best fulfillment in life. But armed with only a high school diploma, she couldn’t find a stable job that could augment the meager income of her husband who runs a buy and sell business for used items. Determined…
In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that around 830 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth every day. Most of these cases happen in developing countries like the Philippines where there are inadequate healthcare services for mothers, especially in poor communities. The Philippines was unable to reach its Millenium Development…
World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Takeshi Kasai challenged the health sector during the recent 7th Conference of the Union Asia Pacific Region (APRC) to mobilize all their healthcare providers and step up their efforts against active tuberculosis by coming up with a coordinated, planned, and carefully monitored campaign that can save thousands of lives and…
Joan Mararac had big dreams when she was young. She wanted to work abroad to earn money for her family then come back to the Philippines to set up her own restaurant. However, getting pregnant prevented her from pursuing her dreams. She stayed in the country instead, taking care of her two kids. Determined to…
Employee-volunteers of the Lima Organization of Pollution Control Officers (LOPCO) and around 20 upper trainable clients (mentally-challenged individuals) joined the T-Shirt Monoprinting activity in Elsie Gaches Village in Alabang, Muntinlupa City on April 11, 2019. Through this activity, the clients are able to express their selves through art by crafting the design of the print…
For the first time, a 300-meter swim for young swimmers aged 11 to 13 will be included in the 12th Olango Challenge, the country’s premier open-water swimming event in Pacific Cebu Resort, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu. The Olango Challenge is an open-water swimming event jointly organized by Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Philippine Swimming,…
Two years after Marawi had been besieged by the Maute Group, there are still thousands of families living in tent cities. Those who returned to their homes live among the ruins, lacking in funds and livelihood to rebuild. Project Marawi Tibayanihan aims to train a crew of skilled workers to help rebuild their city. It…
