Berjaya Philippines Inc.

The children of GK Laura in Taguig City were treated to a meal of fried chicken, rice, and pizza during the National Day of Charity through the efforts made by BERJAYA Philippines in cooperation with PinoyLotto Technologies Corp. and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. BERJAYA PHILIPPINES heeds the Marcos administration’s vision to promote compassion, solidarity, and social responsibility among Filipinos by feeding two hundred children of the Gawad Kalinga (GK) Laura community in Taguig City on October 30, 2024.Under Proclamation 598, Malacañang has declared October 30 of every year as “National Day of Charity” and has tasked the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes (PCSO) to lead the observance of the celebration. The officers and staff of BERJAYA along with GK volunteers were present in bringing joy to the children by distributing meal packs prepared by Papa John’s Pizza for the said event.  In gratitude, the children displayed their talent by singing on stage and along with their parents extending their heartfelt appreciation for visiting their community. Story and photos by Leo Laca...

Berjaya Corporation Founder Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan speaking before the volunteers and partners of GK during its Anniversary Gala Night. Gawad Kalinga (GK), with volunteers and partners, culminated its 21st Anniversary in a Gala Night of Bayanihan on October 4 at Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City.Berjaya Corporation Founder Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Vincent Tan graced the occasion being a staunch corporate partner of GK for nearly thirteen years and as the biggest foreign donor of GK.In Tan Sri’s speech, he said, “Twelve years ago I signed up with The Giving Pledge that I will donate more than half of my wealth away and I’m doing it and so, helping GK is part of it.”  He stressed the importance of taking care of the poor so that the country will be a better one.With poverty alleviation and nation-building as the advocacy of this Philippine-based non-governmental organization, the theme of the celebration is to dream of the future, towards 2050 building together a 3Zero World. Story and Photos by Leo Laca...

Berjaya Philippines President Mr. Tan Eng Hwa (left) and FEC Business Development Manager Ms. Nercia Javier (right) planting a fire tree sapling at FEC Enviro Park. Story and Photos by Leo LacaAs part of Berjaya Philippines’ steady commitment to its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, FLORIDABLANCA Enviro Corporation (FEC), a subsidiary company of Berjaya Philippines, on 9 November 2023 conducted a tree-planting activity in FEC Enviro Park in Barangay Pabanlag, Floridablanca in the province of Pampanga. The team headed by Berjaya Philippines President Mr. Tan Eng Hwa along with the officers and staff of FEC planted Fire Trees (Delonix Regia) saplings in the vicinity of its sanitary landfill project in the said area.Mindful that the sustainability of its business is linked to the sustainability of the environment, FEC developed a world-class engineered sanitary landfill facility to cater to and provide a long-term solution for Pampanga and its nearby provinces for their waste disposal. To ensure compliance with the strictest standards of the government agencies in safeguarding the environment, FEC has designated “green parks” in its 91-hectare property ensuring that the Enviro Park remains as green as possible.“Our commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles are at the core of our operations in all the Berjaya Philippines companies.  We are guided by the philosophy of ‘Giving Back’ to the community which highlights equitable success for all stakeholders and harmonious co-existence with the environment.” Berjaya Philippines President Mr. Tan Eng Hwa further said, “We help to grow our future.”...

Berjaya Philippines President Mr. Tan Eng Hwa (2nd from right) leads the groundbreaking and turnover of houses during a visit to the beneficiaries of Berjaya GK Village located in Pililla, Rizal. Story and Photos by Leo Laca BERJAYA PHILIPPINES in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK) continued its commitment to build houses for poor Filipino families as the team from Berjaya Philippines headed by its President Mr. Tan Eng Hwa had a groundbreaking for the construction of an additional 10 houses and at the same time turned over the newly-built 10 houses to the beneficiaries on 8 June 2023 in Barangay Hulo in the municipality of Pililla in the province of Rizal.The twenty houses that were funded by Berjaya Philippines cost Five Million Pesos (PHP 5M), the lot was donated by the local government while the construction is being managed by GK, volunteers, and the beneficiaries who must help in what is termed as “sweat equity.” Berjaya Makati Hotel Resident Manager Ms. Lady Elegado (middle) handing over the symbolic key to one of the beneficiaries of the houses The officers and staff of Berjaya Philippines volunteered to work during the house build. “The marginalized sector and those who are the poorest of the poor must not lose hope with their dreams and aspirations in life. To build their dream, we at Berjaya Philippines are committed to improving their lives by first having a decent home. Through this, their family members can focus more either on their studies or their jobs so that their dreams of a better life will become a reality,” Mr. Tan Eng Hwa said....