Globe, through its online K-culture community, engages fandoms of popular South Korean girl groups in promoting women empowerment and girls’ rights to support World Vision’s #GirlsCan campaign.

The long-running campaign has successfully given thousands of young girls a chance for a brighter future.

KmmunityPH is working with BLINKs (Black Pink), MIDZY (Itzy), Once (Twice), RevLuv (Red Velvet), MY (aespa), and many others to make a positive impact on the lives of Filipino women.

Through Globe Rewards, the fandoms have raised P51,715 for World Vision’s various initiatives that aim to support women entrepreneurs, combat the exploitation of children, and improve maternal and child health, among others.

World Vision programs include the Sustaining Women’s Economic Empowerment Thrust (SWEET) project, Project ACE, Maternal and Child Health Programs, the Mother-Baby Friendly Philippines Project, and the Menstrual Hygiene Campaign.

The partnership between Globe and World Vision is aligned with the company’s sustainability strategy of Caring for People, which promotes diversity, equality, and inclusivity.

“As a company that helps millions of people connect with their passions, including K-pop, we believe in the power of community to create positive change. Our #KmmunityPHForGood allows us to engage with our customers and stakeholders to do good. This time, we engage empowered girls to pay it forward and empower other girls. By working together, we can make a real difference in the lives of many,” said Mike Magpily, Head of Customer Segment Strategy.

“World Vision is grateful for the support of KmmunityPH in our efforts to empower girls and promote their rights. With our various collaborations with Globe and through this partnership, we can provide vital resources and support to vulnerable girls, helping them achieve their dreams and reach their full potential,” said World Vision National Director Rommel V. Fuerte.

Violence against children, particularly online sexual exploitation, remains a major concern in the Philippines, with a 264% increase in cases according to data from the Department of Justice. Additionally, over 2 million girls drop out of school and more adolescent girls get pregnant and give birth every day, according to World Vision.

World Vision celebrated the fourth year of its #GirlsCan campaign, which was launched on the International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2022. They also strengthened their Safeguarding Policy for children. Globe and World Vision are encouraging everyone to join the fundraising campaign through Globe Rewards until March 2023. (PR)

MAASIN CITY-The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration- Regional Welfare Office VIII (OWWA-RWO VII) released P1.15 million in cash assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and OFW dependents in Southern Leyte on Wednesday(March 29).

Governor Damian G. Mercado and OWWA-RWO VII Regional Director Aquilina C. Tarrobago led the official distribution of financial assistance and MOA signing for the establishment of OFW help desks in the province of Southern Leyte, held here.

At least 32 distressed and displaced OFWs in Southern Leyte received P20,000 cash aid each from the Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay (BPHP), under the
Reintegration program of OWWA.

The program provides aid to returning members-OFWs to help them start their own business as a start-up for the livelihood project.

Furthermore, OWWA-RWO VIII awarded P240,000 financial assistance to 11 scholars from the province. Nine scholars under the OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (ODSP) received 10,000 each, while five scholars received P30,000 from the Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP).

The scholars received assistance depending on the type of scholarship program they were qualified.

Meanwhile, an OFW dependent received cash aid worth P120,000 as death and burial benefit.

This program is open to qualified dependents of deceased active OWWA-OFW members. In addition, OWWA-RWO VIII granted P15,000 worth of medical assistance to two OWWA members.

Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado, OHD Regional president Norman Victor M. Ordiz, and Family Welfare Officer of Southern Leyte Zoren C. Deguero were also present during the event.(PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN LEYTE)