Christmas is a season of giving, highlighted by gift-giving activities and other festivities that perk up the holidays. While we think about gifting ourselves and our loved ones, we should also remember that some people don’t have the same privilege we enjoy. Fortunately, we can exercise kindness and generosity to help everyone get the Christmas spirit.Companies do CSR in various ways.
In December 2021, BDO, through its Handog Sa ‘Yo ng BDO Foundation initiative, provided food assistance such as canned goods, cup noodles, rice, and drinking water to 20,000 economically disadvantaged communities in 23 provinces across the country as a way of giving back to the community during the Christmas season. It became possible and successful with the support of parishes and diocesan social action centers with BDO and BDO Network Bank branches in the 23 provinces.
In December 2019, Summit Hotels and Resorts initiated its #MerryBookmas Christmas book drive, where it set off locations in its six hotels for donors to drop off books for charitable beneficiaries specified by each hotel.