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FEC General Manager Engr. Ric Delgado, FEC President, Mr. Tan Eng Hwa (fourth and fifth from left), during the turnover of the medical devices to Barangay Mawacat Chairwoman Hon. Marilou Bacani and Rural Health Unit Midwife Ms. Alma Aguas (sixth and seventh from left). Barangay Mawacat, located in the municipality of Floridablanca, Pampanga, borders the property of Floridablanca Enviro Corporation (FEC), a subsidiary of Berjaya Philippines. FEC operates a state-of-the-art engineered sanitary landfill that meets the waste management needs of the Central Luzon provinces.This upland barangay is home to cultural minorities, particularly the Aetas. The peace-loving and hardworking residents, led by their Chairwoman, Ms. Marilou Bacani, along with Ms. Alma Aguas, the Barangay Midwife, received on 20 May 2025,  medical devices from FEC President, Mr. Tan Eng Hwa, and FEC General Manager, Engr. Ric Delgado.The donated medical devices include an infant weighing scale, a sphygmomanometer, infrared forehead thermometers, and nebulizers. These items are intended to enhance the services provided by the barangay’s health center. Mr. Tan expressed his commitment to the community of Mawacat by stating, “We will do our best to help everyone as long as we can,” and he has further pledged to provide shelves and cabinets for securely storing the barangay’s medical supplies. Barangay Chairwoman Bacani expressed her gratitude, stating, “Ito pong mga medical equipment na ito na galing sa Floridablanca Enviro ay napakalaking bagay sa amin lalo sa amin na nasa upland na napakalayo po sa ibaba na kailangan po ng mga ito. At least nandito na po sa itaas, hindi na kami bababa at nandito na po ang mga equipment na kailangan namin. Maraming salamat po Floridablanca Enviro Corporation. Sana po ay patnubayan kayo lagi ng Panginoon at marami pa kayong matulungan na tao na kagaya namin. (These medical equipment donations from Florida Enviro mean…...

There are four more families which added to the growing list of beneficiaries of houses donated by Berjaya Philippines through Gawad Kalinga.  To date, there were already 1,364 houses that were built nationwide through Berjaya’s funding.On November 15, 2024, the beneficiaries of four houses in Berjaya GK Village in Dasmariñas Cavite were delighted to meet the representatives of their corporate donor headed by Berjaya Philippines President Mr. Tan Eng Hwa and at the same time, he reaffirmed the commitment of Berjaya to build more houses and learning facilities in the future. Berjaya Philippines President Mr. Tan Eng Hwa (4th from left) along with some of its officers, GK representatives and beneficiaries pose in front of their newly-built houses. Young couple Jed and Winnie Samson, along with their son moved into their new house coming from Antipolo, Rizal. “We are working in a coffee shop inside this community and we are so thankful to Berjaya that we now have our own house and our means of livelihood is also here because we must be just near our son because he has special needs,” Winnie Samson quipped.   Story and Photos by Leo Laca...

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...