Villar SIPAG Awards Gives P3.5 M Prize to Community Enterprises

The promised rewards of 'Sipag at Tiyaga' ('hardwork and perseverance') came into fruition as the Villar SIPAG Awards, which was launched August of 2013, was recently concluded with winning community enterprises focusing on poverty reduction.

Villar SIPAG Awards Held

Sustainable Livelihood through KALESA E-Carts

The KALESA Advocacy

The 'kalesa' has been a long-time Filipino cultural icon since the Spanish era. The humble kalesa has helped transport people and goods. Fast-forward to today, it is transporting ideals.

Kalesa Philippines

Advocacy group Kalesa Kinulayan Philippines Peoples’ Organization, Inc. (KALESA) conceptualized a system and technology that aims to uplift the plight of millions of poor Filipinos through entrepreneurship, business and job creation.

The group is passionate in combating poverty through social enterprise by empowering individuals with jobs and opportunity to be productive citizens of the country.

Handwashing Made Fun @ Safeguard Handventure Land in Eastwood Mall

It's a 'Family Weekend' this coming Saturday and Sunday for the folks around Eastwood City in Libis as Safeguard opened the Handventure Land right in front of Eastwood Mall to emphasize the importance of handwashing with soap.

Safeguard Handventure Land

Zest Air Offers Relief Goods Airlift for Free

Zest Air

Zest Air is accepting free airlift of relief goods to Metro Manila to help flood victims in the National Capital Region and its nearby provinces. 

Villar Foundation Initiates Villar SIPAG Awards

In line with the Villar's thrust on giving value to 'Sipag at Tiyaga' (hardwork and perseverance), the Villar Foundation, through the Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance (Villar SIPAG),  launched the Villlar SIPAG Awards on Poverty Reduction a week ago.

Villar SIPAG Awards

Red Ribbon 'Macaroons for a Cause', Apl.de.Ap Foundation and Franklin Baker Joins Hands for Education

Macaroons For A Cause

Highlighting the importance of education, Red Ribbon, Apl.de.Ap Foundation and Franklin Baker launched a campaign last Thursday - July 4, 2013, to help increase access to education in the Philippines called "Red Ribbon Macaroons for a Cause."

From Wastes to Chairs: Villar Foundation Opens Waste Plastic Recycling Factory

Waste to Chairs

Creating jobs while promoting sustainable development - why not? Newly elected Senator Cynthia Villar stood by her campaign jingle of #MisisHanepBuhay by fulfilling her promise of creating livelihood for the poor and at the same time protecting the environment.

School Opening: Nerves to Verbs & Alaska Nutribuild 345

Almost all private and public schools have opened these past two weeks. There is one question that mothers would ask themselves:  “Is my child ready?”

Alaska Nutribuild 345

Remembering Mother's Day with Ceelin: A Larger Than Life Tribute

Ceelin: Pamana

Children’s Vitamin C brand Ceelin came up with a Mother’s Day tribute that highlighted their campaign for this year: Pamana. 

Be a Cat@lyst: Globe Tattoo & Global Shapers Manila Join Hands

Cat@lyst Revolution

Globe Tattoo and Global Shapers Manila recently launched a nationwide tech-based competition with an aim for social change. They call it Cat@lyst.

Read Along Program with Krispy Kreme

Read Along Program

I must admit, I don't have a deaf friend nor a relative so it was not easy for me to be able to relate to people who are or have relatives who are deaf. But that doesn't mean we should care less.

The 'EyeBags' Project: PAO Reaches Out to School Children

PAO Project Eyebags

The Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO) has recently organized a campaign that seeks to support the education of students from underprivileged families called “EyeBags.” 

Easter Weekend at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila's Spiral

Easter @ Sofitel

As the last week of March is marked with a solemn Holy Week holiday, it ends in a hop-py mood with an Easter weekend at Spiral in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila!

Aboitiz sets 8th Future Leaders Summit, Seeks Youth Participation

Aboitiz Group

With this year’s theme as “Significantly Changing the Philippines”, the Aboitiz Group is urging promising and talented college students around the country to participate in the 8th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit (AFLBS) to be held August this year in Cebu City.

Striving To Be Better This 2013

Be Better

A wide array of information over the internet helps educators prepare lessons and test on time without too much effort. But that can work as a double-edged sword because “wide array” can also mean “wide disarray” with thousands of websites and blogs out there on education. So unless a teacher finds that reliable website in his or her search engine quest, there’s going to be some trial and error to be done.

2nd OFW & Family Summit 2012: Stronger in Year 2

 2nd OFW & Family Summit

The role of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) is undeniably important to the Philippine economy. As they remit cash for their families and relatives from whichever country they are around the world back to the Philippines. These serves as cash inflows into the country.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Giving Journal Gives Back through Real Life Foundation

CBTL Giving Journal 2013

'Tis the Christmas season where giving and sharing just seems to overflow from everyone. And this holiday season, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is once again rewarding its customers with the gift of making a difference with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Giving Journal for 2013 starting today!

Going Green, Going Solar with Green Heat

Green Energy

Undeniably, more and more groups and organizations are going green and eco-friendly. The world is finally coming into terms with the environment in their battle against global warming and harnessing recyclable energy into more productive use. One of which is Green Heat.

Global Handwashing Day 2012: Safeguard promotes handwashing after playtime

Global Handwashing Day

Today, October 15 marks the 5th year of celebrating Global Handwashing Day in the Philippines with the focus on the idea that "clean hands save lives". 

Election Season Begins: Cynthia Villar Files CoC

I have always exercised my right to vote since I entered the age of eligibility.  Although some citizens have expressed their disgust for the Philippine government, I have always remained hopeful and looked forward to giving my ONE VOTE to running national and local officials.

MAKATI STREET MARKET: A Weekend Street Souk

Makati Street Market

Have you been to the Legazpi Sunday Market? For seven consecutive years, the weekend street souk remains a place where international cuisines, organic finds, hand-made products, green items, and local products can be found. 

Villar Foundation, DZRH, Leads Manila Bay Coastal Cleanup

Villar Foundation-DZRH Coastal Clean Up

If you were from Metro Manila and nearby provinces, surely you felt the flooding and other effects of the recent heavy monsoon rains during the first week of August. To further mitigate this catastrophy, the Villar Foundation led by Managing Director Ms. Cynthia Villar, initiated a community clean-up drive of Manila Bay's coastal area.

The 10 Auto-Gard Car Care Kits Giveaway WInners Are:

Auto-Gard

After 2 weeks and 1410 valid entries, we have identified the 10 winners of the Auto-Gard Car Care Kits through Rafflecopter online random raffle tool.

The Amaryllis is the Good News

The Amaryllis

The construction of 'The Amaryllis' is currently underway and that is the good news!

'How Can Auto-Gard Enhance the Look of Your Car' Giveaway!

AutoGard

Are you a car enthusiast and does the brand Auto-Gard sound familiar to you? Well, they have been here in the Philippines since the 1990's and they're upping the ante with a brand new look!