HOPE Celebrates Everyday Heroes Making an Impact with the HOPE Hero Awards

HOPE Celebrates Everyday Heroes Making an Impact with the HOPE Hero Awards

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:41 AM in Advocacy, awarding, Filipino, Hope, HOPE Awards, impact, modern day heroes,

(L-R, top) HOPE chairperson Nanette Medved-Po, HOPE hero of the year winner Cynthia Caridad Abdon-Tellez (L-R, bottom) HOPE hero of the year runners up Anton Mari Lim and Zacarias Mansing

HOPE, an impact organization that invests 100% of its profits for the building of public school classrooms and environmental interventions, awarded three outstanding everyday heroes during the recent virtual HOPE Hero Awarding Ceremony.

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GCash, HOPE and Century Pacific Food, Inc., celebrate one million coconut trees planted

GCash, HOPE and Century Pacific Food, Inc., celebrate one million coconut trees planted

Posted by Ria Hazel on 3:56 PM in Advocacy, Century Pacific Food Inc, Gcash, Hope, one million coconut trees, tree planting,

From left: Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures, Inc. (CPAVI vice president and general manager Noel Tempongko, HOPE founder and chairwoman Nanette Medved-Po, Friends of Hope, Inc. Managing director Ilusion Farias and GCash sustainability head CJ Alegre 

The Philippines is one of the world’s largest exporters of coconut productsm. This industry, however, faces multiple challenges such as low productivity due to a host of social, financial and logistical factors. To further support and promote the country’s coconut industry, leading fintech superapp GCash, through its in-app sustainability feature GForest, in partnership with HOPE and Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CPFI), has planted one million coconut trees in Mindanao alone, co uplifting the lives of over 7,600 smallholder farmers, of whom 32% are women.

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Second Season of Sam “SV” Verzosa’s Public Service TV Program “Dear SV” on CNN Philippines Concludes Successfully

Second Season of Sam “SV” Verzosa’s Public Service TV Program “Dear SV” on CNN Philippines Concludes Successfully

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:00 PM in Advocacy, Care, CNN Philippines, Cong Sam Verzosa, Dear SV, public service, Sam Verzosa,

The year 2023 is only a little over halfway through but it has already been such an eventful time for entrepreneur-turned-congressman Sam Verzosa (SV). In April, he was seen crossing the finish line with the Philippine flag on his back during the London Marathon.

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SM advocates for water security and conservation through sustainable initiatives

SM advocates for water security and conservation through sustainable initiatives

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:04 PM in Advocacy, protecting the environment, recycling, SM, SM Cares, SM Supermalls,

The SM Group extends social good with a rainwater harvesting system in the newly established Birthing Facility at Brgy. Irawan in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Its social good arm SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative is one of many SM programs developed in response to the growing need to promote water conservation, water security, and the diversification of water supply in the country.

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RHEA Generics rolls out “Maaasahan Mo Free Clinic” nationwide, offers free consultation and healthcare services

RHEA Generics rolls out “Maaasahan Mo Free Clinic” nationwide, offers free consultation and healthcare services

Posted by Ria Hazel on 4:19 AM in Advocacy, free clinic, health, Maaasahan Mo Free Clinic, Mercury Drug, Rhea Generics,

Rhea Generics Team with partner doctors and nurses

In line with its mission of providing accessible healthcare for Filipinos, RHEA Generics, a homegrown heritage brand and a pioneer in the generics industry, rolls out its nationwide Maaasahan Mo Free Clinic in partnership with Mercury Drug. 

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Kenny Rogers Roasters 2nd Farmvocacy support mango farmers in Zambales

Kenny Rogers Roasters 2nd Farmvocacy support mango farmers in Zambales

Posted by Ria Hazel on 12:43 PM in Advocacy, Farmvocacy Program, Kenny Rogers, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Mango, Mango Habanero, Samahang Magmamanga ng Zambales, Zambales Farmers,

Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Farmvocacy will provide support to its partner, Samahang Magmamanga ng Zambales (SMZ) through Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Mango Habanero

For many years, our farmers have been working hard to cultivate and maintain resources so that Filipinos can have regular meals on their tables. Yet, despite their enduring dedication, they remain one of the most undervalued and overworked sectors as they get limited support, and in most cases, only earn a measly amount for their labor.

To help uplift the livelihood of farmers, Kenny Rogers Roasters has initiated the Farmvocacy program where every purchase of a selected menu offering provides support to local farmers. This campaign strengthens the brand’s goal of offering delicious and healthy meals while recognizing the importance of farmers in the food industry.

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foodpanda vows to fight hunger, improve lives in new sustainability program

foodpanda vows to fight hunger, improve lives in new sustainability program

Posted by Ria Hazel on 2:50 PM in Advocacy, better Philippines, corporate social advocacy, Foodpanda, foodpanda philippines, foodpanda riders, Improving Lives, share a meal,

Leading online food and grocery platform, foodpanda, recently expressed its commitment to fighting hunger and promoting sustainability through its flagship advocacy program, Let’s Do Our Pau-rt! (LDOP).

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Sustainable Projects Take Center Stage With the New Winners of the LG Ambassador Challenge

Sustainable Projects Take Center Stage With the New Winners of the LG Ambassador Challenge

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:34 AM in Advocacy, Community, LG, LG Ambassador Challenge, LG Electronics, Life is Good, Sustainability, Sustainable projects, Tech, Technology,

LG Philippines Managing Director Mr. Sungjae Kim, with Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI) Country Manager Mr. Taeho Lee and Mr. Soonchang Hong, Minister and Consul General of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea awards the winners of the 2023 LG Ambassador Challenge.

LG captures lightning in a bottle once again as it recently concluded its LG Ambassador Challenge, which saw dozens of project proposals from across the nation. The contest was first introduced in partnership with Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI) and serves as a testament to LG's dedication towards fostering sustainable development within the Philippines' local communities. For its second year, the winning proposals are ‘Life is Good, When Life Has Light’, ‘Flowing Water for Growing Future’, and ‘Paliparan Community Livelihood’.

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Earth Hour 2023 unites more than 60 NGOs, NGAs and LGUs to give the biggest hour for Earth

Earth Hour 2023 unites more than 60 NGOs, NGAs and LGUs to give the biggest hour for Earth

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:37 AM in Advocacy, Care, Earth Hour, environment, health, lifestyle, protection, Sustainability, World Wide Fund, WWF,

The celebration of Earth Hour 2023 in the Philippines was a success, with iconic landmarks, local governments, and businesses across the country participating in the switch-off. 

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