Tag: Advocacy

Korea Provides US$100-Million Loan for Philippines’ COVID-19 Emergency Response

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On Thursday, October 29, 2020, the Government of Korea (through the Export-Import Bank of Korea/Korea Eximbank) and the Government of the Philippines (through the Department of Finance) have entered into an agreement for the EDCF COVID-19 Emergency Response Program Loan* worth USD 100 million. This is the third agreement** signed by the two countries under the One Billion US Dollars (US$1,000,000,000) EDCF Framework Arrangement for the …

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Santa on a bike: Meet Bike Camper JBelo who pedals around the city to make children happy

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The year has been rough and challenging for everyone. But while some people seem to have lost hope, there are individuals who go above and beyond to touch lives and deliver happiness in the best way that they can. Such is the motivation behind Joey Belo’s advocacy of bringing joy to the street children and …

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Beyond COVID-19, HIV and other illnesses deserve attention too

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The COVID-19 pandemic’s wide-reaching and extraordinary effects particularly to public health and the medical field has, unfortunately, created other grave consequences that have come unnoticed. As focus, as of late, has been on the novel coronavirus, attention on other equally critical illnesses and diseases has seemingly taken a back seat. Among these illnesses, the World Health …

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WWF Continues to Fight Against Plastic Pollution, Advocates for an Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme in the Philippines

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Plastic pollution has reached gigantic dimensions worldwide and has caused serious consequences to marine life and the wellbeing of society. In a recent study, it has been estimated that about 11 million tonnes enter the ocean every year. If no action is made, this can triple by 2040 which is equivalent to 50 kg of …

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World Vision convenes business leaders for this year’s CSR Summit

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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, World Vision, a child-focused humanitarian agency, has organized a two-day virtual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit, participated by top business leaders in the Philippines. Entitled as “Doing Good is Good Business”, World Vision’s CSR Summit talked about the value of doing Corporate Social Responsibility amid the pandemic. The first …

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Healing through K-Culture: Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines launches nationwide nomination campaign, ‘K-Healing’ to honor frontliners

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The COVID-19 pandemic, when it first arrived on Philippine shores, turned the lives of many of the Filipinos upside down. It caused grief, confusion, and despair. But while the pandemic has left many dispirited, due to an uncertain future, it has opened up an opportunity to show how truly brave, selfless, and extraordinary Filipinos are.  …

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More than 2,000 students nationwide attended World Vision’s Virtual Youth Summit

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World Vision recently held its Virtual Youth Summit with 2,300 student attendees from various parts of the country. The online event was streamed via Facebook live on World Vision Philippines’ official Facebook page. Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, World Vision remained committed to fulfilling its mission of empowering the young generation. This …

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Gretchen Ho leads “Girl Talk” web special for World Vision’s “1000 Girls” Campaign

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World Vision Celebrity Ambassador Gretchen Ho will headline “Girl Talk”, a special live webinar that will discuss and highlight issues young girls and women are facing today. Hosted by Gretchen Ho, the webinar happening this September 30, 2020 is entitled “#GirlsCan Do Business”, focused on affirming young entrepreneurs’ business journey. The live stream will start …

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BayaniJuan Caravan: Supporting our local sari-sari stores

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To honor the bayanihan spirit of Filipinos and help support sari-sari store owners, Universal Robina Corporation (URC) launched its BayaniJuan Caravan. URC continues to provide support to local entrepreneurs such as sari-sari store owners through the BayaniJuan Caravan. Until October 11, 2020, the BayaniJuan Caravan is visiting several barangays in Manila to offer Baker John, …

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ZRewards, Partners Turn over Care Packages to Jeepney Drivers

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ZRewards by Zeal, in partnership with Lalamove and Minimart.ph, has turned over care packages composed of food, toiletries, laundry supplies, and protective equipment, to jeepney drivers and their families who were displaced by the current pandemic. The move was part of the HELPJEEP campaign launched by the three parties last July wherein the public was …

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