Stewards of Corporate Citizenship

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First Metro empowers citizens to invest in their future

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Titans extend care beyond the classroom

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PSBank reaches out to remote indigent communities

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MCC makes a difference through sustained advocacies

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GT Capital strengthens grassroots volunteer movement

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Marco Polo Plaza Cebu upholds community and environmental welfare

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GT Foundation sustains mission to uplift Filipinos’ quality of life

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Metrobank’s league of socially responsible leaders

TMBC enriches employee camaraderie for community development

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Manila Doctors Hospital deepens presence through holistic CSR interventions

Puso at Sigasig: Metrobank Foundation’s 40-year philanthropic legacy

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AXA employees act in solidarity to pay it forward

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Sumisho actively engages Filipino youth and educators

Team Toyota Philippines takes greener steps for the environment

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Federal Land moves to aid the vulnerable and underserved

Lexus Manila celebrates Mother’s and Father’s Day

Orix Metro fosters environmental stewardship and volunteerism

SUPERVISING COMMITTEE

EDITORIAL BOARD

Aniceto M. Sobrepeña

PRESIDENT

Warlou Joyce S. Antonio

CONTENT EDITOR

Nicanor L. Torres, Jr.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Carizza L. Anticamara

CONTRIBUTOR

Irene D. Labitad

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Chriskindlie Joy T. Santiago

LAYOUT ARTIST

Christopher L. Bugaoan

HEAD, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

Marievic G. Mariano

HEAD, GRANTS & HEALTHCARE UNIT

For inquiries, please contact the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. 10/F Annex Building, Metrobank Plaza, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., 1200 Makati City Tel. No. (+632) 8898-8095 / (+632) 8898-8855 Email: foundation@metrobank.com.ph Website: www.mbfoundation.org.ph

Message from the President of Metrobank Foundation as Convenor of the Metrobank Group CSR Coordinating Officers In 2019, the Philippines was buoyed by a positive growth outlook as it continued to push for greater inclusion and development opportunities for the broader public. This is the landscape that influenced us in the Metrobank Group in our mission to achieve long-term value and holistic progress for our stakeholders—all in the name of nation-building.

The longevity of the Group, comprised of its subsidiaries and affiliates, goes hand in hand with its sustained commitment to create a lasting positive impact on society. The overarching mechanism that continues to steer the companies can be traced back to the vision set by the late Group Chairman and Founder Dr. George Ty Siao Kian. He deemed the work of the Group to be an instrument for social good. This is what we seek to uphold year on year.

For 2019, we strived to demonstrate our dedication through the breadth and quantity of our initiatives across all companies.

Metrobank Foundation, the Group’s corporate social responsibility arm, celebrated its 40th anniversary of propagating a culture of excellence, engaging stakeholders, and empowering communities. Enduring partnerships enabled the Foundation to implement programs on priority areas of public service excellence, education, healthcare, arts and culture, and good governance.

This year saw a rise of volunteerism opportunities and collaborative efforts among the employees of subsidiaries and affiliates. GT Foundation, the Ty family foundation, sustained its interventions that promote better access to health and education, as well as scale up efforts focused on the environment, and technology and innovation.

“We aim to continue growing alongside the nation by reaching out to our neighbors far and wide. This is our commitment to the people and the future.”

Meanwhile, Philippine Savings Bank rallied volunteers to pay it forward and make meaningful contributions to society by reaching out to remote indigent communities and supporting various advocacies. AXA Philippines also tapped its nationwide network of employees to aid underserved populations, especially indigenous people, social entrepreneurs, and persons with disability.

You will read more stories of the Group’s social development efforts in the proceeding pages of this report. Another year has passed, and we derive inspiration from partners and stakeholders who share our purpose of serving Filipinos. This serves as our solid foundation as we navigate through a series of changes and manifold challenges.

We aim to continue growing alongside the nation by reaching out to our neighbors far and wide. This is our commitment to the people and the future.

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First Metro empowers citizens to invest in their future Behind every thriving economy are empowered citizens who actively pursue growth opportunities. The strength of a nation therefore lies on every individual.

Each person’s positive action creates a ripple effect and taken collectively, poises the nation for further development. This is the big picture that First Metro derives inspiration from.

Amidst economic uncertainties and changes, First Metro does not waver from fulfilling its commitment to the people.

Its pursuit towards inclusive growth are foremost marked by the efforts to help Filipinos begin their journey to financial literacy and secure a bright future for their families.

Sound Decisions for a Secure Future First Metro is keen on helping Filipinos take control of their finances and, in the process, take better charge of their lives. In 2019, it implemented a series of seminars and trainings to promote financial awareness, along with its subsidiaries First Metro Asset Management, Inc. (FAMI) and First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation (FirstMetroSec).

With the theme “Back to the Future,” First Metro held seven (7) economic and capital markets briefings across Manila, Cebu, and Davao in 2019, convening a total of 1,356 participants. Keynote speakers imparted high-level analyses and outlook on the Philippine and global economies. They also shared insights into best practices, markets, and emerging growth industries.

FAMI conducted a total of 51 financial literacy and financial wellness seminars

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nationwide which benefitted over 3,000 individuals of varied backgrounds. These aimed to educate the participants on how to make sound financial and investment decisions.

Gift of Vision, Wisdom and Practicality

Further, FAMI inked a financial literacy partnership with service provider Grab Philippines to develop and improve the financial literacy of the latter’s partnerdrivers. This seeks to help the partnerdrivers in managing their finances to reach their financial and wealth goals through a combination of tools and avenues that enable consultations on financial planning, goal setting, and budgeting, among others.

Through the Bigay Liwanag program, the company was able to reach out to 300 elementary students with vision impairment. Dr. Ederlinda Marquez of Marquez Optical conducted eye examinations which benefitted students from three (3) public elementary schools in Manila namely Dr. Benigno Aldana Elementary School, Legarda Elementary School, and Eriberto A. Remigio Elementary School.

“It’s being able to push forward with the advocacy of having to help our Filipino countrymen learn how to invest, how to save, and Grab is a symbol of the many hardworking Filipinos. At First Metro Asset, we are here to help them along, educate them so that their dreams of being able to provide for their family become a reality,” said FAMI President Karen Liza Roa. Meanwhile, FirstMetroSec hosted 139 seminars that tackled topics ranging from stock trading, stock market basics, and investment options. These crash courses in financial and investment education attracted over 14,000 participants across the country, overseas, and online via a web series, most of them students, young professionals, government agencies, and private and non-profit firms.

These seminars instilled vigilance in investment through legitimate channels, and offered a glimpse of the stock market—from account opening to actual trading.

First Metro sustained its commitment to academic institutions in responding to the needs of underprivileged children.

Since 2008, Bigay Liwanag has served 27 schools and over 3,000 beneficiaries. First Metro also donated copies of the book, Ang Maliit na Palda ni Isay, a story about wisdom and practicality, to the said schools.

Further, the company joined the National Teachers’ Month celebrations by hosting an appreciation event for the teachers of Eriberto A. Remigio Elementary School in Santa Cruz, Manila. Some of the event highlights included a fundraising activity to buy tokens and care packages for the educators, and a financial literacy seminar to help them become money smart.

In November, company employees took part in the ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) Global Walk at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. This annual activity, organized by the Couples for Christ Global Mission Foundation, is intended to create opportunities for indigent members of society through scholarships from elementary to college.

First Metro’s education outreach for the year culminated with Tamang Paghahanda Para sa Laro ng Buhay: Financial Literacy with a Twist held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Tarlac.

The fun-filled day involved a recognition activity for high school scholars and their families, financial literacy activities, a curated talk, and a film showing.

FirstMetroSec handed out Ipon Cans to the student participants and their families to aid them in their financial journeys.

Bringing Cheers to Communities The Christmas celebration came early for 400 Aeta families in October with Kapit Bisig Para sa Mga Kapatid held in Floridablanca, Pampanga. First Metro organized the outreach program filled with games, grocery items distribution, and hearty meals shared with the community.

Further, FirstMetroSec kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration by bringing cheers to the elderly through the “2019 Reach First” program held at the Haven for the Elderly in Tanay, Rizal in October 2019. The Haven for the Elderly is a center managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and home to over 200 seniors.

FirstMetroSec employees spent a day with the seniors at the shelter and contributed to their daily essentials as well as those of the social workers looking after them.

First Metro believes that being part of a bigger community, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference and sustain their efforts in promoting financial well-being, quality education, and poverty alleviation.

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seniors at the Haven for the Elderly reached out through Reach First program

3,000 participants to 51 financial literacy and financial wellness seminars

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participants to 139 crash courses in financial and investment education

public elementary student beneficiaries of Bigay Liwanag program

First Metro Investment Corporation, the investment banking arm of the Metrobank Group, has fostered the development of the country’s capital markets for over fifty years. First Metro Asset Management, Inc. is an investment management company adviser licensed by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission to manage and distribute mutual funds. For over 30 years, First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation has been dedicated to help customers pursue their financial goals through sound investment decisions.

400 Aeta families reached out to via Kapit Bisig Para sa Mga Kapatid outreach program

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economic and capital markets briefings with 1,356 participants

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GT Foundation sustains mission to uplift Filipinos’ quality of life Giving back forms a big part of the philosophy of GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI), the Ty family foundation. This is the compass that has guided the organization since it was established in 2009.

Now more than a decade into its mission, GTFI continues to sustain the vision of the late Metrobank Group chairman and founder Dr. George Ty Siao Kian through programs and interventions that aid communities primarily in the areas of health, education, environment, and technology and innovation.

Gestures of Generosity Bags of Blessing aims to be the outward expression of the Metrobank Group’s generosity towards its neighbors, and its unique celebration of Chinese New Year.

This annual gift-giving tradition started in 2011 and every year since, GTFI and Metrobank Foundation distribute food packages in red bags to thousands of Filipino families across the country.

This activity takes inspiration from the Chinese traditional ang-pao or red envelopes containing cash which families and relatives often exchange for good luck during Chinese New Year celebrations.

In 2019, GTFI and Metrobank Foundation welcomed the Year of the Earth Pig through a weeklong distribution of PhP 10 million worth of food packages to 10,000 families in 24 sites nationwide. The distribution activities were kicked off on February 5 at San Agustin Church in Intramuros, City of Manila.

The simultaneous distribution activities were made possible through the collaborative efforts by employees from Metrobank’s network of branches as well as institutional partners Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP).

learning of public school children as well as enhance the productivity of indigent adults and elderlies through the provision of reading and prescription eyeglasses.

science and technology education. The four-storey facility houses the University’s research laboratories in different areas of science, engineering, and technology.

GTFI carried out a series of 14 distribution activities which benefitted a total of 5,449 individuals. This was implemented in partnership with Purple Hearts Club, Metrobank’s employee volunteerism arm, who spearheaded the distribution in identified areas.

The building is also home to a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer that thoroughly analyzes and interprets molecular and compound structures.

This NMR Spectrometer is the most sophisticated of its kind in the country.

A distribution of reading glasses to 300 beneficiaries was held in Barangay Cauayan, Pototan, Iloilo on January 2 through GTFI’s partnership with AFP. On January 16, distribution also took place in Eastside in Isabela City, Basilan which benefitted 500 individuals. The Foundation completed its series of distribution activities towards the end of the year in the areas of Cavite, La Union, and Negros Oriental.

Building Spaces for Science and Technology

Improved Vision for Children and Elderlies

GTFI’s legacy projects are mainly largescale infrastructure projects for the advancement of education and health.

On April 11, 2019, GTFI and De La Salle University (DLSU) inaugurated the Dr. George S.K. Ty Advanced Instrumentation Building through a marker-unveiling ceremony at the University’s Science & Technology Complex in Biñan, Laguna.

Salamin sa Maliwanag na Bukas (SMB) is a program that intends to support the

This project is in line with the Foundation’s aim to support the delivery of quality

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“The Lasallian identity of a spirit of faith, zeal for service and communion in mission, and its motto, Religio, Mores, Cultura, resonates the vision and mission of GTFI of addressing the needs of the less privileged to improve the quality of their lives,” said GTFI president Alfred Ty during the ceremony.

Opening Doors for the Youth GTFI aspires to help keep the nation’s disadvantaged youth out of the streets and actively nurture their potential in schools. It thus continues to offer scholarship grants to support promising students with lesser means.

The Scholarships for Technical-Vocational Education Program (STEP) is the Foundation’s initiative that provides opportunities for scholars to pursue their studies and acquire employable skills in top technical-vocational training institutions in the country with industry tie-ups for guaranteed employment.

TMP School of Technology. In 2014, this track paved the way for a PhP 10 million scholarship grant for Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech), extending assistance to 33 scholars.

In 2017, GTFI prioritized Technical Vocation Education and Training (TVET) under its education thrust, bringing about an additional PhP 5 million tranche which granted support to 20 scholars spread across four (4) TMP Tech batches. Nine (9) scholars received their certificates during the 8th Commencement Exercises held on May 30 at the TMP Tech campus in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Punlaan School. GTFI also supports Punlaan School in empowering young women and developing their potential through holistic education and training.

The Foundation contributes to the latter’s Dual Training System which equips students with practical knowledge and skills to gain employment in tourism-related industries. During Punlaan School’s 26th Commencement Exercises, 16 scholars of Batch II GTFI-Punlaan STEP obtained their certificates for completing their dual training program in Hospitality and Culinary Arts in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry.

To date, a total of 32 GTFI-Punlaan scholars have graduated from the program.

On October, GTFI, through Plan International Philippines, turned over three (3) disaster-resilient barangay health stations in Tarangnan, Samar; Kinitaan, North Upi, Maguindanao; and Bungued, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.

These facilities provide access to primary healthcare as well as maternal services ranging from pregnancy to post-natal and childcare. Each facility houses several rooms for consultation, sterilization, labor and delivery, and recovery.

GTFI also sponsored the barangay health stations’ equipment and purchase of motorcycle ambulance for the transportation of patients, especially of pregnant women. These facilities will benefit an estimated 15,000 residents from the host barangay and its neighboring areas.

90 children with special needs aged 18 and below. Tebow Cure Philippines is a nonprofit organization that caters to children with correctable physical disabilities and deformities such as clubfoot, bowed legs, curved spines, cleft lip palate and other conditions through subsidized surgeries. As of 2019, GTFI has subsidized the surgical operations of 30 children with special needs.

Altogether, the scope and impact of these initiatives continue to define the brand of care that GTFI extends to its stakeholders.

It continues to propel the organization as it moves towards more decades of helping uplift the quality of life of Filipinos.

Meanwhile, GTFI inked a partnership with Tebow Cure Philippines, covering 2018 until 2021, to sponsor the surgical operations of

Don Bosco Educational Centers. GTFI likewise partnered with Don Bosco Educational Centers, granting a total of 70 scholarship slots across their four (4) schools or training centers. Don Bosco Naga, Don Bosco Mandaluyong, and Don Bosco San Jose each received 20 slots while Don Bosco Canlubang was granted 10 slots. All 70 GTFI-DBEC STEP scholars graduated in 2019.

Ally for Quality Healthcare GTFI envisions to be an ally of the people in advancing healthcare delivery in the country, especially in marginalized communities.

As a grant-making institution, GTFI provides support to various organizations whose advocacies align with the Foundation’s priority areas, including healthcare, in order to help them implement projects that address existing gaps for maximum impact. In 2019, among the organizations supported were Plan International Philippines and Tebow Cure Philippines.

PhP 10M

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worth of food packages distributed during the Bags of Blessing

surgical operations subsidized

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5,449

families in 24 sites received Bags of Blessing

beneficiaries of 14 Salamin sa Liwanag na Bukas distribution activities

Since its inception in 2009, the GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI) has pursued the philanthropic initiatives of Dr. George Ty Siao Kian and his family. It has done so by investing in strategic development programs that empower communities, primarily in the areas of education, health, and calamity assistance. In 2019, GTFI continued to support interventions that contribute towards sustainable progress of the nation as a whole.

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Manila Doctors Hospital deepens presence through holistic CSR interventions Access to quality healthcare is an aspiration that many Filipinos share across every region. Present realities show that this remain to be an elusive privilege for many.

As a health institution that is committed to a social vision, Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) seeks to bridge this gap.

The support of GT Foundation, Inc. enabled MDH to implement social development programs which included provision of medical services for indigent neighbors as well as promotion of a healthy and clean environment through waste management.

MDH consistently strives to offer quality and accessible healthcare to patients, and respond to the needs of communities.

Thus, its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs operate under the main premise of providing holistic intervention for the marginalized and underserved.

Moreover, MDH reinforced the importance of volunteer involvement in the work that the institution pursues. It hosted its annual SHINE (Service, Harmony, Integrity, Nurture, and Excellence) Awards to recognize the contributions of employees whose dedication to volunteer and extend a helping hand is instrumental to the success of MDH’s CSR interventions.

MDH also won its 5th award from the International Hospital Federation by bagging a ‘Silver Award for CSR Excellence’ for the #SaveAChildSaveTheNation project. This winning initiative centers on providing free psychosocial intervention for children who have experienced trauma.

Lastly, it received the ‘2019 Outstanding Hospital Award (Level 3-Private)’ from the Philippine Hospital Association.

It was a remarkable year for MDH as it garnered several accolades from prestigious award-giving bodies. It became the first recipient of the Philippine

These citations serve as an affirmation of the institution’s excellence in providing quality healthcare and promoting wellness in the country.

In 2019, it continued to engage its network of partners and offer a wide array of social services such as subsidies for in-house patients, outreach programs, medical missions, and other health-related social involvements for adopted communities.

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Marketing Association’s Agora Awards for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Advocacy Marketing in Support of the United Nations Global Compact—Sustainable Development Goals (UNGC-SDG).’

1,783 patients

patients served during the external medical and surgical missions in Western Visayas, Caloocan, Pasig, and Cavite

1,642 patients

given financial assistance for their hospital bills

21,243 patients

served in the CSR Outpatient clinic with discounted rates

66 patients

received free surgery for ovarian or uterine tumors

54 frontliners

trained in Basic Filipino Sign Language and Visual Gestural Communication

205 bags of blood Internal donors: 134 External donors: 71

#OneWithMarawi Part 2 333 learner kits, 979 books, 1 DIY shelf #PassTheVakulforItbayat 300 6L drinking water, 1,100 bedsheets, 300 solar lamps, 200 LED bulbs, 250 sacks of cement NILAD @ Baseco, Manila medicines for 300 adult & pediatric patients Western Visayas Dengue Outbreak 99 bottles of IV fluids Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital 200 pillow cases, 300 fitted sheets, and 36,000 units of Montelukast #MDHforMindanao 44 boxes of toiletries & Halal goods

12 patients received free surgery for cleft lip & palate

132 partners

24 new partner organizations were welcomed in 2019

289 Green Rebels volunteered in 2019 for activities in Arroceros Forest Park

16 patients received free surgery for goiter

225 pupils

benefitted in the Total Wellness activity with Pediatric, Dental, Ophtalmology, & ORL consultation

812 46 patients received free surgery for gallstone removal

13 patients

received free surgery for hernia

Brigada Eskwela volunteers

PhP 193,734

PhP 154,425.5 Total amount raised from recyclables in 2019.

60% (PhP 65,057.40) will support CSR activities

worth of Brigada Eskwela donations

337 patients served 21 BHWs

2,383 volunteers 21,838.28 volunteer hours 3,754 volunteer instances

trained from Barangay 662

90 eyes

received free surgery for Cataract removal with free Intraocular Lens

1,989 pupils

served from Amando V. Hernandez Elementary School

First Awardee

Outstanding Achievement in Advocacy Marketing In Support of United Nations Global Compact - Sustainable Development Goals

Manila Doctors Hospital, one of the leading centers of health and wellness in the Philippines, is a private tertiary hospital with 500-bed capacity, located at the heart of the City of Manila. Owned by Manila Medical Services Inc., MDH is the healthcare affiliate of Metrobank Foundation, Inc., the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metrobank Group. MDH is an ISO 9001-2015 accredited institution, recognized by Accreditation Canada International, and is a reporting member of the United Nations Global Compact.

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Titans extend care beyond the classroom Manila Tytana Colleges (MTC) consistently strives to embody the roles of a nurturing educational institution. It is a home of knowledge that intends to provide a space to cultivate holistic learning among its student body. Part of its thrust is inspiring teachers and learners alike to contribute to social good and be active in community outreach programs.

Green Warriors Reporting for Duty Through the years, Titans have joined hands to forward environmental causes. On November 16, volunteers from the College Student Council participated in a cleanup drive focused on the Freedom Island, which is one of the two primary islands forming the 175-hectare area Las PiñasParañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA). The LPPCHEA is a priority conservation area teeming with flora and fauna.

Further, the Senior High School’s Green Warriors Environmental Society officers and members took part in the tree planting activity held at Taguig City which was organized by the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary.

A Responsive Neighbor’s Mission MTC also aims to proactively engage with external stakeholders in championing causes and responding to the needs of communities.

Pasay City West High School and Maricaban Elementary School on May 21, and Pasay City SPED Center on May 22.

Further, complimentary seminars focused on Breastfeeding Awareness, Family Planning, and Psychological First Aid were also conducted for Ligas I Elementary School, Bacoor, Cavite and Paliparan National High School, Dasmariñas, Cavite on May 23-24. These were done in collaboration with the Manila Doctors College of Nursing and Guidance and Testing Department.

On December 21, 2019, the College of Arts and Sciences, together with the Tytana Alumni Group, celebrated the yuletide season by spreading the cheers at Silungan ng Pag-asa (Shelter of Hope) in Paco, Manila. Silungan ng Pag-asa provides temporary shelter for cancerafflicted children from far-flung provinces while they are undergoing their treatments at Philippine General Hospital in Manila.

The group prepared various activities and spent time with the children. One of the volunteers led a storytelling activity while the children from the shelter performed a mime number. Towards the end of the program, gifts comprised of food, books, and other basic necessities were presented to the children.

Immersion for the Youth MTC also integrates the promotion of social responsibility in its curriculum and puts a premium on its students’ immersion experience.

This 2019, a total of 18 students assigned in the Community Extension Office underwent supervised training and immersion. Out of the 18, three (3) were from the General Academic Strand, six (6) were from the Humanities and Social Sciences Strand, and nine (9) were from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Strand. During this period, the students were able to gain a deeper understanding of social responsibility and translate theory into practice by implementing their proposed projects.

Meanwhile, for Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship (CESC), where the spirit of service is emphasized in the academic program, Senior High School students conducted seminars for their selected communities.

The Young Titan Entrepreneurs (YTE), together with the Junior Marketing Associates (JMA) of MTC’s College of Accountancy and Management, initiated a livelihood program for the residents of Isla Verde, Imus Cavite on September 12, 2019. This program focused on kick-starting the journey of mothers towards starting their own, albeit small, business and helping provide for the needs of their family.

Banner of Hope and Camaraderie Caring is at the heart of MTC’s outreach activities. It encourages its network to look for opportunities to extend this culture of care to groups outside the institution, especially the marginalized and underserved.

The Tytana community supported the annual nationwide Brigada Eskwela project of the Department of Education, with this year carrying the theme “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Bayan.”

Several Titan employees and students took time off their usual schedule to help refurbish the facilities and equipment of partner schools.

The volunteers aided in the preparations of Manila Tytana Colleges, the educational arm of the Metrobank Group, is a privately-owned educational institution that offers academic degrees and certificate courses related to health services, liberal arts and sciences, business management, and hospitality management. Over the years, Tytana has been branded for excellence in nursing education and other fields like psychology, nutrition with culinary arts, tourism and hospitality management, information technology, accountancy, entrepreneurship, business administration, and communication.

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MCC sparks hope through sustained advocacies and engagements Metrobank Card Corporation (MCC) is driven by the vision to serve Filipinos across different aspects of their lives. It seeks to be a responsible and responsive corporate neighbor, thus sustaining its engagement with stakeholders, communities, and partners.

typhoon-stricken communities, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Resource Operations Center; and, feeding programs for San Pedro Calungsod Parish Sanctuary of Padre Pio and San Lorenzo Home for the Elderly.

MCC continued to rally its employees to carry out the shared duty of making meaningful contributions and giving back to society.

Further, the employees carried out fundraising efforts for cash and in-kind donations to socio-civic groups benefitting children and the elderly. These supported the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly; Sta. Ana Elementary School; White Cross, Inc.; the Good Shepherd Convent; Manila Doctors Hospital in-house surgical programs; and, the Missionaries of the Poor Divine Mercy Monastery and Apostolate Center in collaboration with the Philippine Air Force520th Air Base Wing.

Sharing Memories and Spreading Joy MCC has been a partner of Make-A-Wish Philippines for over a decade in giving hope and joy by granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses. In 2019, MCC granted the wishes of 30 kids and held wish grant activities where 22 of the kids were able to bond with around 100 employee volunteers.

Together, they spent three memorable afternoons doing fun activities such as learning how to make pizza via a workshop at Shakey’s, creating do-it-yourself projects like binoculars and ornaments, and celebrating the holidays with games at the MCC Center.

Collective Passion to Help MCC’s continued commitment to this cause has not only supported MAW’s advocacy to spread joy among the children but also created memories for both the kids and MCC employee volunteers.

MCC employees continuously display their passion to give back to communities. Several departments organized their respective community development and outreach activities where they devoted their time and energy to reach out to various groups.

These included a house-building initiative in partnership with Gawad Kalinga; a clean-up drive for a public elementary school; repacking of goods as part of the relief operations for

Overall, these initiatives were participated in by 900 employee volunteers with a combined total of over 3,600 man-hours.

Salute to Inspiring Public Servants MCC awarded the 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos—composed of four (4) teachers, three (3) soldiers, and three (3) police officers—with customized Metrobank credit cards. Since 2009, these exclusively issued cards have served as the organization’s tokens of appreciation and a salute to the honorees’ service as they continue to be an inspiration to their fellowmen.

Moreover, MCC carried on its tradition of celebrating modern-day Filipino heroes by supporting Metrobank Foundation and the Department of Education in the National Teachers’ Month celebrations. Organizationwide internal activities were held which encouraged the employees to express their gratitude to their teachers and mentors.

Femme Campaign MCC continued to extend its cause for breast cancer awareness to its cardholders through the Metrobank Femme-ICanServe Visa, a credit card partnership with ICanServe (ICS) Foundation, which is a nationwide network of cancer survivors who support and give hope to women with breast cancer.

Metrobank Femme-ICanServe Visa cardholders have the option to donate to ICS by converting their earned Rewards Points Further, they can participate in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month catalogue promotion wherein MCC donates PhP 100 to ICS for every PhP 2,000 cardholder spend at select merchants. Since the partnership launch in 2012, MCC has donated an accumulated total of PhP 200,000 through this yearly promotion which helped fund the information campaigns and breast cancer screenings of the Foundation.

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employee volunteers

3,600

volunteer man-hours

30

kids with critical illnesses whose wishes were granted

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Metrobank Outstanding Filipinos with special edition Metrobank credit cards

PhP 200,000 donation for Breast Cancer Awareness efforts

Metrobank Card Corporation (A Finance Company and General Insurance Agency) [MCC] is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank). It is one of the leading payment solutions providers in the Philippines issuing credit and prepaid cards, as well as venturing into acquiring and insurance businesses.

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Puso at Sigasig: Metrobank Foundation’s 40-year philantrophic legacy In 1979, the late Metrobank Group Founder and Chairman Dr. George Ty Siao Kian envisioned the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. to be a force for social good that is guided by a philosophy of genuine service for the people. Forty years after, this purpose remains the guidepost of the organization in carrying out social development initiatives as the corporate social responsibility arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank).

Metrobank Foundation celebrated its 40-year milestone with the theme ‘Puso at Sigasig’ (Heart and Zeal), reflecting its sustained commitment to nation-building.

Throughout the four decades, its programs were anchored on the priority areas of public service excellence, education, healthcare, visual arts and heritage, and good governance.

Outstanding Filipinos Sworn to Public Services

Meanwhile, the following were named Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Soldiers: MSgt. Ramil A. Caporas PA, ordnance disposal specialist and innovator during the Marawi siege; Maj. Romulo G. Dimayuga PN(M), counterinsurgency expert from the Philippine Navy; and Lt. Col. John Paul D. Baldomar PA, catalyst for community and organizational transformation.

Completing the batch were Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Police Officers P/CMSgt. Marsha T. Agustin, antihuman trafficking crusader; P/Maj. Robert A. Reyes, anti-cybercrime and intelligence expert; and P/Col. Edwin A. Quilates, public safety strategist from Batangas.

The 10 awardees joined the roster of 675 Outstanding Filipinos—368 teachers, 160 soldiers, and 147 police officers— recognized by the Metrobank Foundation since 1985.

In 2019, a new batch of exemplary public servants were conferred the title Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino. Four (4) teachers, three (3) teachers, and three (3) police officers were recognized for being models of excellence who inspire their peers and pursue initiatives that yield lasting positive impact in their institutions and communities.

35 Years of Unleashing the Filipino Creative

The Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino Teachers were Dr. Dorothy S. Tarol, paragon of inclusive education in Western Visayas; Dr. Cristina B. Cristobal, veteran innovator in history instruction from Quezon City; Dr. Ricardo T. Jose, esteemed World War II historian; and Dr. Eva Maria C. Cutiongco-de la Paz, prolific educator, physician, and clinical genetics researcher.

The competition took on the theme “Unleash,” reflecting its continuing advocacy to recognize artists who elevate the local art scene. Five (5) artists received recognition from Metrobank Foundation at the MADE awards ceremony held in September at Le Pavillon, Metro Park, Pasay City. These up-and-coming talents joined the roster of 400 artists honored by the Foundation since 1985.

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In 2019, the Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) celebrated 35 years of engaging the public in the country’s creative journey and shining a spotlight on home-grown talents and emerging creative visionaries.

Empowerment at the Core The Foundation sustained its three (3) core programs focused on education: the Metrobank Scholarship Program, Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge, and National Teachers’ Month.

The Metrobank Scholarship Program offers financial support to disadvantaged but academically deserving students.

Metrobank Foundation and GT Foundation, in partnership with Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, recognized the latest batch of scholar-graduates during the 21st Graduates’ Forum held.

A total of 38 scholars obtained their undergraduate degrees from four (4) universities and colleges across the country, 17 of whom finished with Latin honors: six (6) magna cum laude and 11 cum laude.

Meanwhile, the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge (MMC), the Foundation’s annual mathematics competition, once again sought to raise the competitiveness and proficiency of elementary and high school students. Out of 403,707 students who participated in the nationwide elimination rounds, 22 students from 10 regions advanced to MMC’s final leg.

Lastly, the National Teacher’s Month marked its 11-year crusade to inspire the public in honoring the country’s educators and their role in an ever-evolving society.

This is in line with Presidential Proclamation No. 242 declaring September 5 to October 5 of every year as National Teachers’ Month.

Reaching the Margins through Grants Metrobank Foundation also sustained its

campaign to support organizations driven by the same goal to elevate the quality of life of Filipinos in the margins. Through its Grants Program, assistance are extended to socio-civic and non-government organizations, as well as local and national government agencies.

geared towards empowerment mirror the Foundation’s aspirations. The PEACE honorees included national government agencies, non-government and sociocivic organizations, diplomatic missions, media, private companies, and academic institutions.

Metrobank, through the Metrobank Foundation and GT Foundation, awarded PhP 35 million worth of development grants to 40 socio-civic organizations during the annual Anniversary Grants Turnover Ceremony as part of the Group’s 57th anniversary celebration in September.

Distinction

Models of Continuing Excellence A highlight of the Metrobank Foundation’s 40th anniversary is the recognition of individuals and institutions who have exhibited sustained excellence and unrelenting service in various fields of expertise.

Several award-giving bodies recognized the Foundation for its programs that continue to engage stakeholders, empower communities, and campaign for a culture of excellence within the organization and partner institutions.

The Foundation was conferred three (3) Gold Anvils and three (3) Silver Anvils during the 54th Anvil Awards presented by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines.

10 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awarded (4 teachers, 3 soldiers, 3 police officers)

403,707 student-participants in MMC elimination rounds

PhP 35M worth of development grants for 40 socio-civic organizations

24,115 individuals assisted under the HEAL (Health, Education, Arts, and Livelihood) thrusts of the Grants program

5 visual artists as 2019 Metrobank Art & Design Excellence (MADE) awardees

4 Quill Awards received

5 Anvil Awards received

145 participating companies and organizations for the National Teachers’ Month

The Metrobank Foundation Award for Continuing Excellence and Service (ACES) is conferred to past awardees of the Foundation’s recognition programs who continue to make notable contributions in their fields. In 2019, the Foundation recognized 40 ACES awardees who set noteworthy examples of excellence in service and dedication.

Moreover, the Foundation presented the Partner in Empowerment, Advocacy and Commitment to Excellence (PEACE) award to 40 partner institutions whose advocacies

Further, the Foundation received four (4) awards—two (2) Quill Awards of Excellence and two (2) Quill Awards of Merit—at the 17th Philippine Quill Awards hosted by the International Association of Business Communicators-Philippines.

Banking on 40 years of experience and service, Metrobank Foundation continues to be a partner of the Filipinos in pursuit of nation-building, emboldened by its rallying front ‘heart and zeal.’

The Metrobank Foundation, Inc. (MBFI) was established on January 8, 1979 by Dr. George S. K. Ty, sixteen (16) years after he founded the Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank). MBFI envisions to be the country’s premier corporate philanthropic foundation contributing a significant impact on social development. As a development organization, MBFI aims to uplift individuals and the sectors they represent and strategically link with institutions for a shared purpose. By creating and propagating a culture of excellence and providing solutions to stakeholder’s needs, the Foundation continuously expands its scope of reach and be at the forefront in serving communities. As the heart of the Metrobank Group, “Excel. Engage. Empower” or the 3Es remains its roadmap.

50 social development partners

38 scholars finished college

10,947 families assisted during calamities and disaster response

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PSBank reaches out to remote indigent communities Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) believes that achieving progress is about taking action, no matter how big or small. The thrift bank therefore consistently leaves no stone unturned in looking for opportunities to fulfill its corporate social responsibility.

PSBank was conferred a Gawad Dekada by the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) during their 20th Pagkilala at Pasasalamat ceremony, recognizing PSBank as their decadelong blood drive partner. PSBank supports the quarterly bloodletting drive of PCMC.

Its diverse initiatives sought to engage internal and external stakeholders to contribute to nation-building, primarily in the areas of community development, education, environment, and volunteerism.

The Green Movement In July, PSBank’s Eco-Warriors Club was formed with the mission to inspire environmental action and larger participation among employees. Its members have since joined projects and activities geared towards environmental awareness and conservation.

Igniting Sparks of Hope for Underserved Neighbors

These included lending a hand for a massive cleanup of the Bank’s adopted zone in the Arroceros Forest Park, dubbed as Manila’s last lung; celebrating Earth Day along with other advocates at the Arroceros Forest Park; and participating in the Manila Bay cleanup drive organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

PSBank once again partnered with the Light of Hope Project-Cebu to provide renewable energy to the off-grid community of Pangan-an in the island province Cebu, whose residents have limited access to electricity and clean water.

Cebu-based PSBankers joined the community outreach and taught the residents how to make their own solder-less solar lamps. These lamps were made from recycled plastic soda bottles and powered by solar energy cells.

A total of 100 lamps were turned over to the community. Aside from the lamps, the volunteers also donated school supplies and slippers for the students, and shared meals with the residents.

Further, PSBank continued its partnership with Trails to Empower Kids (TREK) which enabled employees to join other volunteer trekkers in outreach programs intended to reach remote mountain areas, and bring school supplies and materials to indigenous communities.

Together, they were able to help 550 students across five (5) minority schools and coastal communities in Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, as well as 250 students at Malacbalac Elementary School in San Vicente, Masbate.

Supporting the Young and Ailing PSBank sustained its support for visually impaired and special children with indigent background. In December, the company turned over its annual donation to the Resources for the Blind, Inc. and Chosen Children Village Foundation amounting to PhP 100,000 to support the youth under their care. Officers from the bank visited both institutions and had meaningful engagements with the beneficiaries.

Moreover, PSBank employees joined hands with Manila Doctors Hospital in the yearly Brigada Eskwela of public elementary schools within Metro Manila. A total of 47 volunteers teamed up to assist Amadeo V. Hernandez Elementary and San Rafael Elementary in preparing their campuses for the official resumption of classes.

It was indeed an eventful year for PSBank as it demonstrated its commitment to stakeholders through a wide range of interventions, made possible by the full support of its employees.

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solar lamps turned over to residents of Pangan-an island in Cebu

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students assisted in partnership with Trails to Empower Kids (TREK)

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of blood drive partnership with Philippine Children’s Medical Center

I AM PSBank. Philippine Savings Bank, the thrift bank arm of Metrobank, has a cultural framework known as I AM PSBank, which stands for Integrity (truthfulness and honesty), Adversity Index (grit, resilience and growth mindset) and Malasakit (care for clients, employees, company and community).

Employee experience and engagement are all anchored on this corporate culture.

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GT Capital strengthens grassroots volunteer movement

GT Capital Holdings, Inc. (GT Capital) believes that the strength of the collective is a force that can be tapped to create a sustainable impact for target stakeholders. Such is the inspiration behind the organization’s aim to reinforce its volunteerism channels.

In 2019, the implementation of the parent company’s social development initiatives were, for the first time, centralized under GT Capital Purple Hearts’ Club, an employee-driven grassroots volunteer movement. This Purple Hearts’ Club also aims to develop GT Capital’s employees to become socially responsible leaders. Its activities focused on three (3) key areas: health, education, and help for the marginalized.

Sharing Bags of Blessing GT Capital employees once again participated in the annual Bags of Blessing project spearheaded

by GT Foundation and Metrobank Foundation as part of the 2019 Chinese New Year celebration.

Officers and staff were joined by personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police in distributing red eco-bags to hundreds of families gathered at the San Isidro Labrador Parish in Marikina City. Each family was given a red bag filled with food and

hygiene products as well as a five-kilogram sack of rice.

Yuletide Cheers and Treats In December, GT Capital brought the holiday festivities and cheers to 150 children, in partnership with Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Bacoor, Cavite.

The company hosted a Christmas party where the kids were treated to a morning full of games and entertainment provided by the local Jollibee Kids Party staff.

hours a week in Mathematics and English. In addition, every week, each student received four (4) school meals and attended at least two (2) hours of free character-building workshops.

Towards the end of the year, GT Capital also sponsored the center’s Christmas party for its student-beneficiaries in Makati.

Indeed, social responsibility is an integral part of GT Capital’s day-to-day work. It is through sustained actions and interventions that the organization realizes its mandate of doing its part to build the nation.

The children, accompanied by their mothers, were also given gift baskets filled with traditional Filipino noche buena treats.

They are beneficiaries of the weekly nutrition program organized by Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish.

Sponsorships for Learning Throughout the year, GT Capital provided sponsorships worth PhP 138,000 to support two (2) teachers from AHA! Learning Center, a non-government organization that offers afterschool programs which seek to aid the learning of low-performing but highpotential public school students.

AHA! Learning Center tutored 330 public school students for free for at least six (6)

150 kids

participated in the Christmas Party for Children and received noche buena treats

330 students

benefitted from GT Capital’s partnership with AHA! Learning Center

GT Capital Holdings, Inc. (GT Capital) reaffirms its commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability as integral to its business. Developing communities and protecting the environment work hand-in-hand with the company’s strategic direction. Thus, GT Capital seeks long-term value not only through its corporate initiatives, but also through corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability projects.

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AXA employees act in solidarity to pay it forward AXA Philippines bolsters its commitment to be a socially responsible company by giving back to the communities within which it operates, and responding to issues beyond its immediate environment.

working in shifts, to prepare meal packets for 100 pregnant and lactating women of the Aeta community in Pampanga. The meal packets served as sustenance for the beneficiaries and their families for six (6) months.

The company went beyond business as usual and demonstrated how it engages its employees and partners in its continuing mission: uplifting the lives of its neighbors and helping grow sustainable communities.

Further, AXA volunteers joined hands with the Liter of Light Project to assemble solar lamps for an off-grid community in Puerto Galera, Mindoro.

Part of the group were President and CEO Rahul Hora, Chief Human Resources Officer Jaspreet Kakar, and Chief Retail Propositions Officer Alok Rungta. Together, they were able to produce a total of 100 solar lamps for the community.

Leveraging on its expertise in the business, AXA Philippines consistently champions financial education. Its flagship program dubbed as Financial Literacy (FinLit) 101: What’s Your Game Plan successfully trained 1,000 teachers, students, and parents within the metro. This was done in partnership with the Department of Education and Metrobank Foundation.

This year, AXA Hearts in Action, the company’s volunteerism arm, not only created value for the employees but enabled them to reach out to indigenous peoples, social entrepreneurs, and persons with disability.

During the company’s annual Corporate Responsibility Week, AXA partnered with Rise Against Hunger Philippines. The partnership enabled 110 employee volunteers, who were

1,000

teachers, students and parents benefitted from financial literacy program

The Corporate Responsibility Week was also extended to branches in Cebu and Davao, with partner SOS Children’s Villages, a private institution that seeks to provide home and family care to orphaned and abandoned children.

Volunteers were able to promote to among 500 youth the importance of engaging in a healthy lifestyle through sports.

The weeklong series of paying it forward culminated with a health-focused day for employees which included a blood drive in partnership with Manila Doctors Hospital as well as a mental wellness session.

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solar lamps turned over to off-grid community in Mindoro

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volunteers prepared meal packets for pregnant and lactating women of Aeta community

Outside the Corporate Responsibility Week, the promotion of disaster and risk prevention is one of the biggest campaigns of AXA Philippinves, in partnership with Philippine Red Cross-Rizal Chapter. AXA joined the “I Am Ready” disaster preparedness and first aid campaign for 40 schools within Metro Manila. More than 400 participants were informed, empowered, and given the Red Cross volunteer first aid badge at the end of the three-day training.

AXA Philippines also advocates for diversity and inclusion. It forged partnerships with various non-government organizations to promote an inclusive workplace and provision of work access to persons with disability. The new partners were Best Buddies Philippines, Gawad Kalinga - Healing Hand Care Massage, and Project Inclusion Network.

The culture of caring, combined with the strong spirit of solidarity among its nationwide network of employees, propels AXA Philippines as it strives to touch the lives of its stakeholders far and wide.

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youth engaged through sports

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participants received Red Cross volunteer first aid badge

AXA Philippines is one of the largest and fastest growing life insurance companies in the country, offering financial security to mor`e than 800,000 individuals through our group and individual life insurance products.

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Federal Land moves to aid the vulnerable and undeserved The vision of going beyond structures and reimagining the country remains the fuel of Federal Land, Inc. as it pursues initiatives that seek to positively impact the lives of Filipinos.

It strives to act beyond business as usual by carrying out interventions that provide support to vulnerable groups and underserved communities.

Federal Land engaged in diverse activities and partnered with relevant institutions to fulfill its corporate social responsibility. Foremost is supporting the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela Program. Several volunteers took time off their daily work to extend a helping hand to DepEd’s weeklong campaign of preparing public schools and refurbishing their facilities for the start of another academic year.

The company’s corporate social responsibility group called M.O.V.E (Make Our Volunteerism Enrich Lives) assembled over 50 executives and employees to participate in the Brigada Eskwela at Ciriaco P. Tinga Elementary School in Taguig City on May 25, 2019. The volunteers helped ensure that the school would be a more conducive environment for learning by cleaning the campus, as well as repainting and decorating classrooms and other facilities.

The experience might have been physically tiring but they all capped off their day and went home with a sense of fulfillment upon doing their own part in helping their community.

The company also donated 1,500 hard hats for the school’s earthquake drill activity and other disaster preparedness programs.

This marked Federal Land’s first ever

participation in the Brigada Eskwela program as part of the company’s continued commitment to support community development initiatives led by the local government.

Lastly, Federal Land supported the athletics scholarship program of Manila Tytana Colleges.

It sponsored 152 employees to join the school’s Founders’ Run which was geared towards raising funds for the scholarship program.

Further, Federal Land continuously aims to respond to the plight of its neighbors. Through Metrobank Foundation, the company donated 44 learning kits amounting to PhP 65,000 for the displaced children of the strife-torn Marawi.

The company also supported ‘Pass the Vakul for Itbayat,’ Manila Doctor’s Hospital’s campaign to gather donations for the locals devastated by the earthquake that hit Batanes in 2019. The contributions of Federal Land employees reached a total amount of PhP 111,300 which was utilized to purchase blankets, solar lamps, and gallons of water for the community.

Federal Land is optimistic that, with the government and private institutions working together towards a common goal, these concerted efforts will translate to the improved plight of citizens and communities.

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employees participated in the 2019 Brigada Eskwela program

1,500

hard hats turned over to a public elementary school

PhP 65,000

worth of learning kits donated for children displaced due to Marawi strife

PhP 111,300

worth of donations to locals of Batanes for earthquake relief

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employees joined Manila Tytana Colleges’ Founders’ Run

Premier real estate developer Federal Land, Inc. is a component company of GT Capital Holdings, Inc. Federal Land holds a legacy of personifying and reshaping the skyline of key cities in the Philippines with iconic structures and world-class developments for over 45 years.

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Marco Polo Plaza Cebu upholds community and environmental welfare Marco Polo Plaza Cebu goes beyond promoting memorable trips and providing a space for travelers who come from different parts of the country and the world. It proactively partners with other institutions and local communities, driven by its belief that responsibility extends beyond its guests and the area within which it operates.

The hotel consistently strives to integrate community development projects in its operations to further promote a culture of giving back among its employees.

Reforestation Caravan for Buhisan Dam Marco Polo Plaza associates joined around 300 volunteers from over 20 institutions to plant 7,500 tree seedlings during the kickoff of the 28th Cebu Hillylands reforestation caravan on June 29, 2019. This environmental conservation project aims to rally volunteers from the private sector in an effort to manage and protect the Buhisan Watershed and Forest Reserve, one of the critical watershed systems in Cebu which supplies water to the Buhisan Dam. The Buhisan Watershed and Forest Reserve is part of the 29,000-hectare Central Cebu Protected Landscape, also known as the Cebu Hillylands, which is the largest rainforest and only source of potable water in the province. It is also home to a number of endemic and indigenous plant and animal species.

This drive was led by the Philippine Business for Social Progress, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Metro Cebu Water District, Cebu Uniting for Sustainable Water, local government of Barangay Buhisan. and the Cebu City government.

Cebu City at the Barangay Apas Sports Center on October 27, 2019. This was a joint effort of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Japanese Association of Travel Industries Cebu (JATIC), Cebu Woman’s Club Inc., with the support from the doctors of the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecological Society (POGS).

operations and strictly meeting high standards of eco-friendly measures. Its outreach initiatives serve as a testament that the hotel commits to being an active partner of the local community.

POGS Cebu Chapter President Dr. Mary Grace Chua gave a brief talk and discussed how early screening and treatment can contribute to a positive prognosis for breast and cervical cancer.

A total of 133 women showed up to avail of the free screening. Additionally, patients referred for further management were given prescriptions and diagnostic referrals, while some even underwent free cryotherapy.

Tree of Hope for Cebuanos In Marco Polo Plaza, the lighting up of the Tree of Hope signifies the beginning of the yuletide season. Aside from the festivities, however, behind this annual Christmas tradition is the spirit of giving that the hotel intends to uphold.

This season provided an opportunity to make good memories and share the gift of of joy. The hotel set up the towering Tree of Hope which patrons and guests could decorate, serving as their donation for every ornament placed. Each ball amounts to PhP 200 worth of donation and the sum of the proceeds was turned over to the hotel’s partner organization, the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

Campaign for the Women

Through this partnership, more than PhP 1.5 million was pooled to help support various projects of GMA Kapuso Foundation such as the Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan Project and Give-a-Gift Project, among others. Vice President and Head of GMA Regional TV Oliver Amoroso expressed his gratitude to the Cebuanos for their constant support.

Free breast and cervical screenings were organized for the women of Barangay Apas,

Over the years, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu has received several awards for excellent hotel

PhP 1.5M

donation to GMA Kapuso Foundation

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individuals availed free breast and cervical cancer screening

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu hosts 329 spacious and comfortable guest rooms and suites. Engaged with the local communities, the hotel participates in charity organizations, volunteer programs, and activities organized by social enterprises, in order for guests and associates to contribute to advancing local communities.

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Metrobank’s league of socially responsible leaders Metrobank’s leadership is not solely defined by its role in economic development but also by its commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable growth for its stakeholders. This nation-building mission is one fully supported

by Metrobankers as they strive to embody the Group’s core value, Heart for Community.

For Metrobankers, building a culture of caring starts from within the organization. It is fitting that 2019 marked the 17th successful year of Purple Hearts Club (PHC), Metrobank’s volunteerism arm that engages its network of employees in corporate social responsibility initiatives. Year on year, the Group’s brand of service demonstrates continued presence of Metrobankers in communities.

preparations, tree planting, and coastal cleanups.

Metrobank renewed its partnership with Haribon Foundation, regarded as the country’s pioneer environmental movement and one of the most active biodiversity conversation organizations.

This has enabled both parties to increase the runs of the Buhay Punlaan Tree Nursery Program at Lumban, Laguna as well as the coastal cleanup activity at Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area.

One Metrobank: Unified Group-wide Efforts PHC adopted Salamin sa Maliwanag na Bukas, a flagship advocacy of the GT Foundation, Inc., as part of its health thrust. This program involves

the provision of reading glasses to aid citizens, especially the elderlies of local communities.

Meanwhile, Helping Hands Mindanao is a fundraising project initiated by the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. to extend assistance to neighbors affected by the series of earthquakes that hit Mindanao. The project ran from November 6 to 28, and it garnered over PhP 1.6 million worth of donations from Metrobankers and clients.

PHC’s diverse initiatives demonstrate that collaboration, when sustained and channeled towards greater good, is instrumental in making a positive difference across various aspects of Filipinos’ lives.

The projects and activities under Purple Hearts Club were made possible by the proactive participation of employees in the implementation, as well as the dynamic partnerships with relevant institutions.

These focused on education, health, and environmental stewardship.

PHC is now comprised of 65 chapters with 7,970 employee-volunteer members across units and branches nationwide. In 2019, a total of 5,658 members participated in the activities.

Health Education on the Streets Kalye Kalusugan is a health education program launched this year, in partnership with Childhope Philippines Foundation, Inc. It enables volunteers to become street educators by facilitating tutorial sessions about personal care and hygiene for street children across different sites in Metro Manila.

Towards a Cleaner Earth You’re in Green Hands is PHC’s flagship environmental stewardship program geared towards addressing various environmental issues faced by the nation through restoration and preservation activities such as seedling

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Purple Hearts Club Chapters

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volunteers joined Buhay Punlaan initiative

7,970

Purple Hearts Club members

400

volunteers joined Kalye Kalusugan tutorial sessions

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volunteers participated in coastal cleanup

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143 reading glasses distributed nationwide via Salamin sa Maliwanag na Bukas

The Metrobank Purple Hearts Club (PHC) was created in February 2003 to institutionalize the vision of Metrobank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) thrusts in the four areas of environmental stewardship, education, health and the arts. Through PHC, the Bank aims to develop Metrobankers who are committed to volunteerism in realization of the vision of the Bank’s corporate social responsibility.

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Sumisho actively engages Filipino youth and educators Sumisho Motor Finance Corporation (Sumisho) channeled its efforts to further reach out to the underserved, particularly the Filipino youth and educators. The company’s care for these sectors were translated to initiatives that sought to empower, backed by the staunch support of its workforce.

Sumisho understands the great deal of challenges faced by teachers and the endurance that is required of them every time they enter the classrooms, bringing with them the hope that what they do brings a positive impact on their students. The knowledge and values they impart, combined with the patience and understanding they extend to learners on a regular basis, are some of the things that merit gratitude.

The recognition of teachers’ hard work was what inspired Sumisho to organize an array of activities that demonstrate appreciation for these professionals who are often regarded as second parents. Sumisho, in partnership with Mary Kay Cosmetics, treated the teachers from Heneral Pio del Pilar Elementary School in Makati to a day of pampering and relaxation.

Dubbed as “Pamper Me Day,” a total of 20 teachers participated and enjoyed free facial, hand and lip spa treatments on October 1, 2019.

They also attended a seminar that focused on personality development and good grooming to

develop strong professional presence. `Further, a raffle was held wherein 10 of the teachers won exclusive items from Mary Kay Cosmetics. Sumisho also handed out souvenir items that they can use for daily activities.

The teachers shared that it was their first time to join such kind of activity, and they expressed their gratitude to the organization for the pleasant experience which made them feel valued as educators.

Sumisho also extended its support to schools and students. Its employees teamed up with Manila Doctors Hospital to join the Brigada Eskwela at Rafael Palma Elementary School in Manila as they gear up for the resumption of classes and make the facilities conducive for the learning of incoming students. The volunteers were able to clean three (3) classrooms and paint one (1) classroom. They said that the activity made them feel glad and proud that they were able to help make the facilities better spaces for the youth to study in.

Moreover, they shared that they look forward to participating in future projects and activities that enable them to make positive contributions to communities. Sumisho has supported the said campaign for two consecutive years now.

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teachers treated to a “Pamper Me Day”

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classrooms cleaned and 1 classroom painted during Brigada Eskwela

SUMISHO Motor Finance Corporation is an affiliate of PSBank and Sumitomo Corporation in Japan. SUMISHO is engaged in providing affordable and easy-to-acquire motorcycle installment plans.

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Lexus Manila makes Mother’s and Father’s Day special It is with much anticipation that Filipinos across the country celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day yearly, dedicating two separate days to honor parents who serve as the pillars of every household. These are the celebrations that Lexus Manila, Inc. always seek to make more memorable for its clients.

Lexus Manila puts a premium on engaging clients and creating experiences that build customer loyalty. In 2019, it sustained its tradition of making Mother’s Day and Father’s Day special for its customers by giving out specially crafted cards. A total of 1,050 cards were issued to customers—250 for mothers and 800 for fathers.

Behind this initiative also lies Lexus Manila’s aim to give back to the community. The company marked another year of partnership with Children’s Hour Philippines Foundation. Donations have been made to the said Foundation on behalf of the customers who received the cards.

The proceeds, which reached over PhP 100,000, will help fund the organization’s projects on education, health and nutrition, as well as the welfare and development of disadvantaged Filipino children nationwide.

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Father’s Day cards given out to customers

PhP 105,000

donation to Children’s Hour Philippines Foundation

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Mother’s Day cards given out to customers

Lexus Manila, Inc. is a joint venture between Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. formally introduced in the Philippines on January 14, 2009 as a luxury car dealership.

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TMBC enriches employee camaraderie for community development For Toyota Manila Bay Corporation (TMBC), supporting communities and advocacies go hand-in-hand with its operations as a responsible business. The organization prides itself in not only being the customers’ dealer of choice in the automotive industry, but also in being committed to respond to the needs of its stakeholders.

TMBC continued to extend a helping hand to the community through social involvement activities carried out along with its dealers Toyota Manila Bay, Toyota Dasmariñas-Cavite, Toyota Abad Santos, Toyota Cubao, and Toyota Marikina.

Safeguarding Our Common Home TMBC teamed up with its dealers for the Bantay Baterya Project which seeks to advance the organization’s environmental efforts. This was done in partnership with Bantay Kalikasan, ABSCBN Foundation’s environmental arm.

This campaign, which ran from January to June 2019, sought to ask willing clients to donate old car batteries upon replacement. TMBC ensured that the batteries were disposed of properly in a bid to do their share in protecting the environment.

Across the project period, TMBC dealers were able to collect a total of 138 used car batteries from 40 clients. These batteries amounted to a total of PhP 50,000 which was donated to Bantay Kalikasan.

This initiative stemmed from the organization’s belief that making its businesses sustainable for the environment is possible through intent combined with action. TMBC continues to find ways to make its operations and processes more eco-friendly across all dealerships.

Moreover, the organization carried on its yearly tree planting initiative. It was held on September 22, 2019 through the Purple Hearts

Club, TMBC’s corporate social responsibility arm, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

A group of 42 employees made a trip to Calatagan, Batangas and donned their volunteer hats to plant a total of 500 mangrove seedlings in the forest reserve. They also pitched in by cleaning the area, collecting 25 sacks of waste items and debris.

Blood Drive to Save Lives TMBC’s annual blood donation drive engages its workforce across its dealerships to support a common cause. It is one of the staple activities of the Purple Hearts Club.

The five-day activity was kicked off on March 19, with the rest of the scheduled bloodletting carried out within March. The employees demonstrated their full support by volunteering to donate blood to help patients in need of blood transfusions due to various ailments.

A total of 127 team members across five (5) dealers were cleared and successfully donated.

The activity was conducted in coordination with the Philippine Blood Center of the Department of Health.

participated in the Brigada Eskwela, united by the goal of helping public elementary schools provide a better learning environment for their students.

The TMBC dealerships identified five (5) beneficiary schools from their communities.

These were Timoteo Paez School in Pasay; Salitran Elementary School in Dasmariñas; Francisco Benitez Elementary School in Manila; Doña Josefa Marcos Elementary School in Quezon City; and Industrial Valley Elementary School in Marikina.

The volunteers worked together to refurbish the facilities of the selected schools.

Further, school supply kits were also distributed to students of select grade levels. This outreach activity was conducted simultaneously across five (5) sites on May 18, 2019.

For TMBC, this ongoing crusade to fulfill its responsibility as a reliable business goes beyond its immediate operations and extends to the local communities. This is the kind of partnership it seeks to uphold for the long term.

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Brigade for Schools

used car batteries collected from clients thru Bantay Baterya Project

TMBC consistently supports the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela program which has now become an annual outreach affair for employee-volunteers.

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The company recognizes the value of cultivating a strong sense of community in supporting causes. In this case, it inspired its employees to rally towards assisting identified schools which are preparing to welcome their learners with the resumption of classes. A total of 150 team members from the five (5) dealerships

mangrove seedlings planted in Calatagan, Batangas forest reserve

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employees participated in bloodletting drive

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volunteers joined Brigada Eskwela across 5 schools

Toyota Manila Bay Corporation (TMBC), established in 1999, stands as one of the forerunners in the automotive industry principally engaged in the sales and maintenance of Toyota vehicles. On June 15, 2012, TMBC became a joint-venture of the Metrobank Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest general trading companies with the latter acquiring 40% share of the company. With the new partnership, TMBC has raised the bar with its sights on being the No. 1 dealership in the Philippines.

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Team Toyota Philippines takes greener steps for mother nature

What spurs Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) is its continuing mission to create a positive impact on the economy and society.

The organization’s approach to nation-building is best demonstrated by its efforts to address customers’ needs for mobility and implement social development initiatives. Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, TMP’s social and humanitarian arm, carries out interventions focused on priority areas.

TMP has always been mindful of its role in environmental stewardship. As new environmental issues arise and the call for action from stakeholders becomes more pressing, TMP steps up to take on the challenges.

After the launch of the Toyota Environmental Challenge (TEC) 2050 in 2015, TMP continues to embark on more initiatives to help conserve and care for Mother Nature. The six (6) challenges set under the TEC 2050 focus on achieving zero carbon footprint or environmental impact across all aspects of TMP’s operations, as well as working towards a positive, holistic impact on society.

As part of its commitment to ‘Create a Future Society in Harmony with Nature,’ under the TEC Challenge 6, TMP rallied volunteers to act for the environment.

This year, TMP gathered 1,900 volunteers from 57 Toyota dealerships to join hands in planting 40,000 mangroves in 35 locations across the

country. These mangroves will not only help protect shorelines from storms, waves, and floods but will likewise maintain water quality and clarity by filtering pollutants and trapping sediments coming from land.

Aside from planting mangroves, TMP volunteers also conducted a coastal cleanup which enabled them to collect a total of 1,200 sacks or 10 tons of waste items.

The activity was held simultaneously along the coastal areas of Metro Manila and the following provinces: Batangas, Bulacan, Rizal, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Ilocos Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Mindoro, Negros Oriental, Samar, Bohol, Cebu, Bukidnon, Davao, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Lanao Del Norte, and South Cotabato.

Further, TMP’s Adopt-a-River project encouraged volunteers to participate in regular cleanup activities along the SilangSanta Rosa River near the company’s vicinity to improve the waterways and prevent further pollution. The Silang-Santa Rosa River is connected to Laguna Lake which is one of the primary water sources for livelihood of nearby communities.

Taken together, these efforts by TMP have translated to concrete impact on partner communities, and raised environmental consciousness among its employees as they strive to take on the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050.

40,000 mangroves planted

1,200 sacks

or 10 thousand kilograms of waste collected

3,241

volunteers across all activities

159

volunteer man-hours

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation is the leading automotive company in the country, engaged in the assembly, importation, and wholesaling of Toyota and Lexus motor vehicles. Products include vehicles for local sales and automotive parts and components of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for export. TMP operates a facility located at the Toyota Special Economic Zone in Santa Rosa, Laguna, where it assembles its top-selling Vios and Innova models.

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Orix Metro fosters environmental stewardship and volunteerism For Orix Metro Leasing and Finance Corporation (ORIX METRO), organizational growth is inextricably linked to heightened social involvement. It prides itself in its leadership role in leasing and finance in the country, which goes hand in hand with its continued commitment to the community as a responsible corporate citizen.

In 2019, it sustained its advocacies geared towards safeguarding the environment and strengthening the volunteerism culture within the organization.

Local Eco-champions Caring for the environment represents one of the main causes ORIX METRO stands for. It organized a ma Calabanga, Camarines Sur. A total of 20 volunteer employees helped plant 5,000 mangrove propagules in the area.

Foundation and Metrobank Foundation, as well as the Founder’s Run organized by Manila Tytana Colleges.

For the Bags of Blessing, Orix Metro president Constancio Tan led the group of volunteers in packing and distributing sacks of rice and food packs to underprivileged families residing in the City of Manila, Quezon City, and Marikina City.

Meanwhile, a number of employees also joined the 7th Founder’s Run by Manila Tytana Colleges.

It is an annual event that aims to raise funds for the school’s athletics scholarship program.

Year on year, ORIX METRO strives to look for more opportunities to extend a caring and helping hand to communities by strengthening its environmental practices. It also encourages its employees to recognize the value of volunteerism to forward causes initiated by partner organizations.

Launched in 2012, the project seeks to support the community living in the area, particularly the residents who are most vulnerable during natural calamities which can impact their homes and livelihood. The mangrove forest protects shorelines from soil erosions, and acts as a buffer from heavy downpours and floods.

In addition, the project offers an alternative source of income for the residents of Brgy.

Cagsao as the site serves as a nursery area for fish and crablets. This has not only helped augment the community’s income generating opportunities but further strengthened their selfsufficiency.

To date, ORIX METRO has planted a total of 325,000 mangrove seedlings which have grown into thriving mangrove plants along the San Miguel Bay. Volunteers for a Cause ORIX Metro believes in promoting the value of collective effort among its workforce. It thus pooled volunteers to support the initiatives of partner organizations. These included the Bags of Blessing project spearheaded by GT

325,000

mangrove seedlings planted since 2012

ORIX METRO is a partnership between Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) and ORIX Corporation of Japan, a diversified multinational enterprise offering a broad range of financial services globally. It offers leasing and financing solutions to multinational and big local companies, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises. With 112 branches nationwide, ORIX METRO is one of the country’s most profitable leasing and financing companies with the widest market reach all over the Philippines.

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