BPO firm calls for new round of donations for the underprivileged

TELUS International Philippines Community Board, TELUS International Philippines’ fund-granting foundation is accepting grant applications from non-profit and charitable organizations up to September 15 for the third quarter period.

“Giving back has become a huge part of who we are, and we are working relentlessly to help address the needs of our communities. Over the last 11 years, we have been actively looking out for opportunities to provide support to a wide range of community programs through the TELUS International Philippines Community Board. To date, we’ve contributed more than P50 million to 133 projects, charities, and organizations throughout the Philippines,” said TELUS International Philippines corporate social responsibility senior manager Phoebe Carrera.

In 2022, the TELUS International Philippines Community Board helped improve the lives of 4,492 Filipinos through the support of 14 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including PadyaRescue Incorporated and Center for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development.

PadyaRescue is a non-government organization (NGO) based in Pangasinan launched the initiative Go Bike Project, wherein young volunteers travel within their own communities on bikes to deliver first aid and basic medical support, such as blood pressure monitoring, first aid, and blood sugar testing. Support from the TELUS International Philippines Community Board has helped train 30 youth volunteers to deliver these critical services to rural Filipino communities.

CSR campaign expands into a livelihood project in urban and rural communities

INSURANCE firm Allianz PNB Life has expanded its Ride Safe campaign into a new program equipped with livelihood intervention component in partnership with global non-profit organization SOS Children’s Villages Philippines (SOS Philippines) and bike advocacy group Tambay Cycling Hub (Tambike), an independent bike repair shop in Pasig City.

“With the brilliant revolution in terms of cycling, we wanted to turn this into livelihood opportunities for Filipinos. The ability to make this happen is dependent on our partners, with Tambay Bike Hub extending training to our program participants and SOS Children’s Village providing the platform to reach out to those in need. We are happy that we extended our advocacy out of Metro Manila, with Ride Safe now in the provinces. The success of this program is also dependent on our participants who will work with bikes in their respective communities,” said Allianz PNB Life chief marketing officer Gino Riola. Ride Safe, which initially promotes biking as an environment-friendly form of transport, is now a program that provides participants with livelihood skills that will help them support their families.

Through this entrepreneurship and bike-skills program, Allianz Ride Safe selected 9 SOS Children’s Village Family Strengthening program participants from Iloilo, Cebu, and Tacloban.

The participants underwent one week of training on bike maintenance and repair from instructors at Tambay Cycling Hub. The participants were also equipped with entrepreneurship and financial literacy mentoring to help them start their own small businesses. During training, the participants drafted a business plan and received a grant of P150,000 to set up a bike shop.

“With more Filipinos taking to the road on their bikes, there is a need for more skilled bike mechanics and bike stores. This program will help to grow the bike community and make the world a better, safer, more environment-friendly place,” said Tambay Cycling Hub president Kevin Skinker.

Allianz Ride Safe is an initiative under the Allianz PNB Life Kaagapay program that aims to teach financial literacy and aid families through microinsurance.

In 2021, the Ride Safe campaign won the CSR Initiative of the Year at the Insurance Asia Awards.

By Rendell Ron Pacho

AS cold winds and rains gradually begin presenting in the Philippines, many Filipinos are eager to get a last hurrah on the beach and soak up some summer sun. Among the go-to beach destinations in the country is Zambales.

Luckily, beach-going just got better in Zambales as the Inflatable Island Beach Club, known as the biggest floating water park in Asia, has recently moved to a new site located at Bugallon Road, Olongapo, Zambales 2200, and the park’s place also got bigger, offering more activities and exciting attractions that cater to everyone’s preferences.

The floating park became Balinesethemed, and the new location was an ideal vacation spot for people of all ages. It will make the guests’ experiences memorable because the park can accommodate people looking for thrill and adventure and those who want to rest and relax.

The highlight of the Inflatable Island was its 4,500 square meters floating playground. Its size is comparable to 11 basketball courts placed side by side. This includes swings, trampolines, monkey bars, slides and wiggle bridges, fun walkway ladders, crazy ramps, and even a rock climb iceberg, and the most eye-catching was the 10-meter “High Tarzan” swing. For people who want to experience the thrill of trying extreme water activities and can’t get enough of the floating playground, then jet skiing, “Bandwagon,” ‘‘UFO,’’ and Banana boat rides are must-try.

Beachgoers of all ages can enjoy various activities that suit their preferences in Inflatable Island’s newest

The park also included enhanced amenities, amenities, such as stylish beach cabanas, spacious restrooms, and shower facilities, all created to make your visit more convenient and comfortable.

While adventurers want some adrenaline rush, others prefer silence and peace of calming sea waves. Fortunately for these mellow guests, the Inflatable Island did not

Bask in the sun while enjoying Balinese vibes

Casinillo can use various mediums, from oil paint to colored pencils to charcoal pencils, to create his pieces