Category: Community
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Nearly a year after Typhoon Tino, Aboitiz Foundation continues to support affected communities in Cebu by helping families rebuild their homes as part of a longer-term recovery effort —reaching a total of 520 families assisted through its Home Recovery Program. In partnership with global integrated energy company, TotalEnergies, Aboitiz Foundation extended housing assistance to 10…
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As part of its commitment to corporate citizenship, Aboitiz Construction joined the Department of Education’s annual Brigada Eskwela through its program, Project HOPE or Helping Our Public Education.
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The rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse materials — where predators use artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate innocent images or create fake online identities to target children — is a deeply alarming digital threat and trend.
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As part of its corporate citizenship programs, Aboitiz Construction, in collaboration with Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), conducted the “Y-LEAD: Engaging the Youth as Champions of Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Training” for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation of Balamban on September 21-22.
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PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), together with Adaptive Technology for Rehabilitation Integration and Empowerment of the Visually Impaired (ATRIEV) and NORFIL Foundation Inc., continue to enhance the digital skills of persons with disabilities in Visayas. The group recently conducted its Digital Business Basics Training (DBBT) in San Jose de…
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PLDT, Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) supported Passerelles Numériques Philippines’ (PNPh) “Dis-S-Sais” Digital Art Exhibit, marking the organization’s 16th anniversary celebration.
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Just as threads woven together form a fabric, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) likens its partners to individual threads contributing to the larger tapestry of a better Cebu. Over its 58 years of philanthropic work, RAFI has touched communities one at a time, acknowledging the triumphs shared with partners who have helped create meaningful…
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GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem, was honoured with the Climate Advocacy and Education Award – Philippines and Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Award – Philippines accolades at the ESGBusiness Awards 2024 for its exceptional climate action initiative and dedication to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to support local culture, enabling the 11th year of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, known as the “Festival of Festivals”, organized by the Provincial Government of Cebu.
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PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) strengthened their digital wellness and child online protection initiatives by holding the Better Today Psychological First Aid (PFA) program in Visayas, in partnership with international sports for development organization Football for Humanity (FFH).
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Ayala Center Cebu (ACC) strengthened its commitment to its corporate social responsibility by partnering with Guun Co., Ltd., a company that produces “fluff fuel,” an alternative fuel source made from residual waste used mainly for cement. With the assistance of Guun, it is the goal of ACC to shift to a more sustainable waste management…
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They say that nothing beats the marvelous treasures you see in inconspicuous places, and such is true to Sipaway Island. While people travel to Negros Occidental via San Carlos, the modest island sits still beneath the enchanting Mt. Kanlaon, waiting for passers by to set their gazes on it.
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Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, announced a $15 million commitment to its AI Opportunity Fund. This initiative aims to train over one million people in Asia Pacific including the Philippines in essential AI skills, fostering a more skilled and prepared workforce for the future.
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PLDT and Smart championed the digital welfare of Filipino senior citizens in 2023, via their Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advocacy through Technology (IDEATe) program. “PLDT and Smart have long been implementing programs for senior citizens nationwide. We remain committed to serving more Filipino elderly and other vulnerable groups through our services and programs that improve their…
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Modern public utility jeepneys (PUJ) will bring passengers to and from Mactan Island to the Sinulog Grand Parade venue at the South Road Properties via the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) on Sunday.
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The Philippines’ leading integrated telecommunications network, PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have officially inked their partnership with West Visayas State University (WVSU) to develop a #LearnSmart application aimed at teaching students how to speak and write in Hiligaynon, a predominant language in West Visayas region.
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A gathering of 1,000 Filipino youth leaders marked the Youth Leaders’ Summit 2023 held on September 29-30, 2023, at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City.
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Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) Thermal Group, in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation and the local government of Maco, Davao de Oro, is set to build a one-storey, two-classroom science laboratory within Maco de Oro College. Expected to be completed within the year, the building will assist scientific learning and support the academic curriculum of students.
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The country’s largest integrated network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) partnered with Shopee Philippines to roll out the two-day caravan entitled “Pilipinas: Aahon at Babangon” aiming to upskill local micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City.
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GCash, the country’s leading e-wallet, team up with the United States International Agency for Development (USAID) Fish Right Program and Silliman University to plant half a million mangrove trees in Negros Oriental, in line with its goal to fight climate change and support biodiversity.