Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, is a world-renowned sanctuary of migratory birds. However, poverty in the island is high with many of its population dependent on declining fish catch. The dilapidated classrooms in Olango’s public schools are also indicators of poverty and remind us that the future is bleak for Olango’s school-age children. To…
In commemoration of the upcoming World Tuberculosis Day, Sinehan Advocacy Media Projects Inc. (SAMPI), the Department of Health (DOH) National TB Program and National Center for Health Promotion, and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) through the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, recently held the regular cinema screening of “FLYING KISS.” This…
Ikebana International (I.I.) is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of the Japanese art of flower arrangement. In line with the organization’s philanthropic endeavors, Ikebana International Manila Chapter 108 through Parity Values, Inc. partnered with Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), a foundation which has an ongoing mangrove conservation and rehabilitation…
As part of its goal to deliver innovations that matter, especially to those who need it the most, Philips Electronics and Lighting, Inc. Philippines recently turned over almost PhP 8M worth of medical equipment to Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) as donations to those affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). The donations consist of…
In commemoration of the 13th signing Anniversary of R.A. 9003 or The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the National Solid Waste Management Commission of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have partnered in a Solid Waste Management (SWM) exhibit with the theme “Effective SWM…
Due to the damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan (Local name: Yolanda) in the Visayas region last November that destroyed vital infrastructure in the region, YesPinoy Foundation (YPF), a youth-focused organization, turned over PhP 1.6M for the construction of a typhoon-resilient classroom building in Iloilo. In photo are (from L-R): YPF Chairman Dingdong Dantes and…
In their effort to help and assist the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) Realpage employees turned over their contribution to Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). Photo shows Jenny Constantino (right), RealPage Philippines’ Vice President for Operations handing the check over to Maria Lourdes G. Arroyo (left), Finance Director, PBSP
Elementary school teachers from five schools namely Bayanan Elementary School – main, Muntinlupa; P. Zamora Elementary School, Pasay; P. Manalo Elementary School, Pateros; Gen. Vicente Lim Elementary School, Manila; and Sampaloc Site II Elementary School, Parañaque recently underwent Reading Enhancement training under the Mondelez Philippines’ Joy Schools Program. This training is part of the 8…
The Hershey Company through Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and United Way Worldwide, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently concluded Phase 1 of the Strengthening the Healthcare Management of Elsie Gaches Village project. Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) is a 50-year old residential care center for sick and abandoned…
Elementary school teachers from five schools namely Bayanan Elementary School – main, Muntinlupa; P. Zamora Elementary School, Pasay; P. Manalo Elementary School, Pateros; Gen. Vicente Lim Elementary School, Manila; and Sampaloc Site II Elementary School, Parañaque recently underwent Reading Enhancement training under the Mondelez Philippines’ Joy Schools Program. This training is part of the 8…
Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) collaborated with Australian AID – Philippine – Australian Community Assistance Program (PACAP) and the Asia Foundation (TAF) to build the capacities of urban poor communities on disaster risk reduction and climate change mitigation. The project, entitled Strengthening Disaster Prevention and Response for Safe and Resilient Urban Poor Communities, aims…
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The Hershey Company through Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and United Way Worldwide, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently concluded the Strengthening the Healthcare Management of Elsie Gaches Village project. Elsie Gaches Village (EGV) is a 50-year old residential care center for sick and abandoned mentally challenged individuals,…
Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) collaborated with Australian AID – Philippine – Australian Community Assistance Program (PACAP) and the Asia Foundation (TAF) to build the capacities of urban poor communities on disaster risk reduction and climate change mitigation. The project, entitled Strengthening Disaster Prevention and Response for Safe and Resilient Urban Poor Communities, aims…
