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orming part of Dolefil’s CSR, the project aims to enhance the academic performance of 2,062 pupils from Kyumad IS, Arcal ES, Blat ES, Datal Batong IS, Desawo ES, and New Dumangas ES in the Sarangani and South Cotabato. This is realized through the distribution of supplemental textbooks and reading and reference materials; conduct of Teachers’ Training and SBA Pre and
“Alay Gabay para sa Maginhawang Buhay:” Wheelchair Project
Adopt-a-School Project Post tests in partnership with Dole Philippines School; and infrastructure support. The project is implemented in partnership with Mahintana, Rotary Club International, and READ Philippines (formerly MOVE ON Philippines). Now on its Phase II of Year 5 implementation, the project has distributed 804 supplemental textbooks in English, Math, and Science and 27,300
reference reading materials to 21 schools, increasing its coverage to include nonbeneficiary schools. Through the Summer Teachers’ Training, the project has supported the training needs of 34 teachers on speech and grammar improvement and enhancement of teaching strategies.
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ole Philippines initiated the project in 2008 in partnership with Mahintana and DSWD Region XII to reach out to PWDs. Considered the most neglected sector of the community, the project aims to provide PWDs mobility support, broader economic opportunities, and easy ac-
DOLEFIL - Dole Philippines, Inc. | CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility | IS - Integrated School | ES - Elementary School SBA Standard-based Assessment
Reciprocating Action: Chairs-for-Trees
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he project utilizes the mechanism of reciprocation, designed to protect the environment and sustain the available resources for future requirement of chairs in the community. Part of Dolefil’s CSR to its partner-communities realized through its Community Develop-
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ment Reciprocating Action Projects, the requesting institution plants a tree for every P10 worth of company assistance on armchairs, kiddie chairs, kiddie tables, and planting tools (i.e. 1 armchair:27 hills; 1 kiddie chair:12 hills; and 1 kiddie table:28 hills). To date, Chairs-forTrees has distribut-
ed 35,193 armchairs, 9,171 kiddie chairs, 2,149 kiddie tables, and P32,652 worth of planting tools. Requesting institutions had planted 1,344,069 hills of forest trees in the SOCSARGEN area. CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility | SOCSARGEN - South Cotabato, Sarangani, General Santos
cess to basic social services. To date, the project has turned over 975 units of wheelchair in 11 municipali-
ties of South Cotabato and Sarangani province and 2 cities of General Santos and Koronadal, in partnership with
NYK FilJapan Shipping Corporation and the Office of the Governor of South Cotabato.
PWD - Persons with Disabilities | DSWD Department of Social Welfare and Development
“Alay Gabay para sa Maginhawang Buhay:” Invitational Golf Tournament
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nspired to extend more help to PWDs, Dole Philippines, Inc. initiated an annual “Alay Gabay Invitational Golf Tournament” in 2009, involving business partners in its endeavor. For 2010, the event has generated a gross income of P1.7M through
sponsorships to augment the project’s fund in the purchase of wheelchair units. The project has truly made a difference in the lives of PWDs, continuing to bring exhilarating smiles on their faces. PWD - Persons with Disabilities
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