Microsoft Philippines holds first Partner Volunteer Day

MANILA, Philippines – With the primary aim of giving back to society during the holidays, Microsoft Philippines recently hosted its first MPN Volunteer Day where Microsoft partners and employees celebrated with the children of Virlanie Foundation, one of Microsoft’s citizenship partners whose goal is to uplift the lives of the abandoned, abused and neglected street children of the Philippines.

Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) is a program of Microsoft that caters to different types of business partners, providing support and resources that can enable them to reach their full potential. This provides Microsoft partners opportunities to strengthen their capabilities, expertise to help them serve their customers better, and become part of a community that spark innovation and connection.

“Microsoft believes in the power of helping people, most especially during Christmas. Through the first MPN Volunteer Day, we are showing our support to the community by inviting the kids of Virlanie Foundation to celebrate a day filled with happiness, fun and excitement with the Microsoft family,” said Clarissa Segismundo, Partner Development & Programs Lead, Microsoft Philippines.

“We have already built a long-term relationship with Virlanie Foundation and we believe that with this simple gathering, not only will we be able to strengthen our ties with the organization, we are also given the opportunity to put smiles on the faces of many children,” Segismundo added.

Virlanie Foundation is a non-government organization focused on helping children who lack attention and protection by providing them with homes, donations, and programs. The foundation is committed to find ways to sustain its operations by conducting fund-raising activities, seeking sponsorships, and maximizing its human resources.

Microsoft invited around 30 children to feel and celebrate the early holiday season. In fact, Microsoft prepared a number of fun-filled activities for them that include party booths such as Xbox and Kinect adventure stations, storytelling activities, face painting, and even arts and crafts, among others.

“We are very happy to have been chosen to partake in the MPN Volunteer Day and we are thankful that Microsoft is continuously giving importance to our children’s happiness. The kids will be delighted to join the activities, most especially as they will feel loved and cared for,” said Chris Sanchez, Fundraising Officer, Virlanie Foundation.

Partners have been encouraged to take part in this endeavor by signing up as a volunteer for the day or by sending donations for the foundation.

“This event is proof that MPN does not end by trading with its partners. We at Microsoft also commit to helping others, most especially our partners and beneficiaries, through innovations and services we provide,” concluded Segismundo.