World Vision, in Partnership with DepEd, Strives to Address the Literacy Gap in the Philippines with “Brigada Pagbasa” Project

In celebration of the National Literacy Month this September and in preparation for November’s National Reading Month, World Vision Development Foundation in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) launches Brigada Pagbasa, a movement that seeks to enhance the reading skills of the Filipino children. The project, an extension of the Brigada Eskwela campaign that …

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WWF-Philippines Reinforces Battle Against Unnecessary Plastic with “No Plastics in Nature” Initiative

In line with the 1st anniversary of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ #AyokoNgPlastik movement, the leading environmental organization launches the ‘No Plastics in Nature’ Initiative, a larger approach that seeks to stop the flow of plastic waste in nature by 2030. The problem with plastics has been escalating for decades, where the Philippines …

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Ronnie Liang Pays Tribute to Modern Day Heroes, Joins a Fun Run for a Cause

As the country celebrates Heroes Day, Viva artist Ronnie Liang has dedicated his time and talent at “Army Show” (A Tribute To Our Heroes), August 25, Amphitheater, Taguig City. He has praised country’s modern day heroes who continue to fight and who continue to bring honor. “Our soldiers are our protectors. They are always here …

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World Vision’s Social Innovation Challenge Aims to Address Community Problems in the Philippines

World Vision is seeking out creative Filipinos to create the most meaningful solutions to some of the country’s overlooked community challenges. The child-focused organization’s latest project, the Social Innovation Challenge, is allowing innovators all over the country the opportunity to compete for seed capital to fund ideas that address obstacles faced by Filipino communities. For …

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Coca-Cola Iloilo Gives Back, Fields Volunteers through Brigada Eskwela

For over a decade now, associates from Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) Iloilo have been volunteering in the Brigada Eskwela program of the Department of Education, helping repair and prepare public elementary and high school classrooms and other facilities before the opening of classes. This is to help ensure that these structures are ready for …

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Essilor Asserts its Continued Fight Against Myopia at 22nd Asia Pacific Optometry Congress in Manila

MANILA, 19 June 2019 – Essilor, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, has affirmed its commitment to tackling the growing myopia epidemic as the platinum sponsor of the Asia Pacific Optometry Congress 2019 held in Manila, Philippines. Acknowledging the importance of Essilor’s powerful mission of improving lives by improving sight, the Congress dedicated one whole …

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