Goings-On
PwC, BCYF to recognize developmental social enterprises for the 3rd year
Isla Lipana & Co., the Philippine member firm of the PwC global network (PwC Philippines), and CSR thought leader Benita & Catalino Yap Foundation (BCY Foundation) jointly launched the third year of the Developmental Social Enterprise Awards (DSE Awards).
The DSE Awards aims to recognize Filipino businesses committed to social objectives through its enterprise activities. PwC and BCYF are looking for businesses that embody the values of citizenship, sustainability and social responsibility that put central importance on human dignity.
Alexander Cabrera, chair and senior partner of PwC Philippines, said: “We at PwC are sustaining our momentum in supporting these developmental social enterprises (DSEs). We’ve seen firsthand how they spark inclusion and development in the marginalized sector. We can help more enterprises and are more than excited to be part of their growth.”
“This year’s awards will be more about the stories behind each DSE and the impact they have made so far. It is important to know how change was made even if the enterprises find measuring their impact challenging,” said Antonio Yap, chair of the BCY Foundation.
The DSE Awards is looking for social enterprises (corporation, partnership or individual) in the Philippines in operation for at least two years. DSEs may apply at www.dseawards.com.
For more information, visit www.dseawards.com.
Sun Life Grepa, MyHealth Clinic team up for OFWs
Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), one of the top 10 life insurance companies in the Philippines, recently partnered with MyHealth Clinic, one of the fastest-growing network of ambulatory medical clinics, to provide Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with a unique package that addresses their needs.
Called the MyHealth OFW Kabisig Kit, the special package includes two Kabisig cards for discounts on MyHealth’s services, a SMART Money card for convenient mobile money services, and a P50,000 personal accident coverage from Sun Life Grepa. The MyHealth OFW Kabisig Kit is given for free to all OFWs who avail themselves of MyHealth’s pre-employment medical package and are fit to work via a medical clearance from any of MyHealth’s Metro Manila and Cebu clinic branches.
OFWs can avail themselves of this free package by getting preemployment medical services at MyHealth Clinic—SM North Edsa in Quezon City, and at MyHealth Clinic— Robinsons Cybergate in Cebu City.
For more inquiries, visit sunlifegrepa.com or www.myhealth.ph.
Aboitiz, DTI partner anew for Matigsalug project
AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI), in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation, has tied up with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 11 to implement a comprehensive crafts livelihood project for members of the Matigsalug tribe in Marilog, Davao City.
The project is an offshoot from the donation of 12 sewing machines and raw materials to the Matigsalug Council Of Elders Marilog District Davao City, Inc. (MACOEMADDACI) in November 2015.
The sewing machines and materials were used to help tribe members produce their traditional costume.
The project, which will run for 11 months starting February this year, aims to capacitate a group of Matigsalug women and out-of-school youth in Marilog District to engage in a viable community-based enterprise.
Under the project, AboitizPower and DTI will help the Matigsalug tribe identify and produce viable indigenous products. The project taps known local craft designers and established exporters, such as Great Gifts and Souvenirs, TADECO Home and Mindanao Trade Expo.
