In line with its advocacy to aid underserved sectors of society, BDO Foundation donated P2 million worth of Noche Buena food packs for the benefit of 6,000 economically disadvantaged families in 20 parishes in the National Capital Region. The corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank partnered with Tanging Yaman Foundation, a non-profit organization that links donors with beneficiaries, for the preparation and distribution of the packages. The initiative was aimed at helping Filipinos cope with the effects of the pandemic as they celebrate Christmas. The donation formed part of Handog sa “Yo ng BDO Foundation, a nationwide gift-giving program that was also conducted recently.
About BDO
Foundation
BDO Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank. Founded in 2008, the foundation aims to contribute to nation-building by addressing the needs of underserved sectors of society through its disaster response and financial inclusion advocacies. Supported by the BDO Unibank community and in partnership with local government units and non-governmental organizations, BDO Foundation mounts relief operations, rehabilitates rural health units, constructs school buildings, implements financial education programs and undertakes COVID-19 response programs across the country. Its corporate citizenship initiatives have been recognized at the Retail Banking Awards of Asian Banking & Finance magazine and Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards of Enterprise Asia. For more information, visit www.bdo.com.ph/foundation/home, e-mail [email protected] or call 8840-7000 local 36046.