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Driven by an unwavering commitment to serve fellow Filipinos, GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) has become a beacon of hope for those affected by calamities and disasters across the Philippines. Over the years, while expanding its focus to include programs in health and education, GMAKF has remained steadfast in its core mission: providing immediate relief and assistance to those in need through its flagship project Operation Bayanihan. In 2023 alone, GMAKF made a significant impact, reaching 263,370 Filipinos through various initiatives. Operation Bayanihan extended help to 132,908 individuals.while the Foundation's education programs supported 62,568 more. Health projects benefited 4,341 people and values formation initiatives touched the lives of 63,553 individuals.
With the increasing frequency of severe weather disturbances, GMAKF has further intensified its relief efforts in 2024. From January to July, Operation Bayanihan has already assisted 127,546 individuals. In response to the shear line phenomenon that struck the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental, GMAKF delivered aid to 17,800 affected residents. The Foundation also provided relief to 12,500 more evacuees following the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon and supported 52,800 people across Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Norte, Antique, Iloilo, Oriental Mindoro, and Maguindanao during this year’s terrible drought. When Typhoon Aghon hit Southern Luzon, GMAKF teams were on the ground, aiding 4,200 individuals. In the wake of floods and landslides in Zamboanga City, 4,000 people received assistance, and in Maguindanao, 6,000 more were helped. GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) continues to expand its reach in uplifting the lives of Filipinos. Building on its strong foundation in disaster relief, GMAKF has diversified its programs to address various community needs. The Kapuso School Development project continues to build calamity-resistant classrooms, 11 in total for 2023-2024. The Sagip Dugtong Buhay blood drive has collected 2,171 blood bags so far. Moreover, GMAKF's education programs have benefited 60,000 individuals. From January to July 2024, GMAKF has positively impacted the lives of 194,202 Filipinos. On the other hand, GMAKF’s rapid response to Super Typhoon Carina and the habagat (Southwest Monsoon) exemplifies the spirit of bayanihan. With the support of Sparkle GMA Artist Center talents and other Kapuso personalities, GMAKF spearheaded a series of relief operations in the areas most affected by Super Typhoon Carina and habagat. To date, GMAKF’s relief efforts for Typhoon Carina have helped 30,246 individuals.
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In Marikina City, GMAKF conducted various relief operations. Residents of Tumana were provided food packs and hot meals through the Kapuso Soup Kitchen which was personally sponsored by GMA Network Chairman Atty. Felipe L. Gozon with actress Bianca Umali assisting in the distribution efforts. Further relief operations were carried out in Malanday Elementary School and Tañong High School, personally overseen by GMAKF Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rikki Escudero-Catibog. The efforts were supported by service partners AFP Joint Task Force NCR and the Naval Reserve Public Affairs Unit with Philippine Navy Reservists and Kapuso stars Dingdong Dantes, Rocco Nacino, and Beatrice Luigi Gomez taking part. Food packs prepared by Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes were distributed to 750 families, or 3,000 individuals, in Potrero Elementary School and Tonsuya Elementary School in Malabon. Alden Richards also contributed by donating burgers from McDonald's which were served alongside hot meals from the Kapuso Soup Kitchen. The relief operations continued with additional food packs from Marian and Dingdong, donations from Alden, and hot meals from the Kapuso Soup Kitchen distributed to 300 families, or 1,200 individuals, in Tanza National High School and Tanza Elementary School in Navotas City. In Rizal province, GMAKF and Sparkle artists provided assistance to affected residents. In Barangay Banaba in San Mateo, Ruru Madrid, Jon Lucas, and Unang Hirit host Suzi Entrata-Abrera distributed relief goods to 3,816 individuals. In Barangay San Juan in Taytay, GMAKF and Unang Hirit hosts Suzi and Shaira Diaz served hot porridge and distributed relief goods to 250 families, or 1,000 individuals. In Manggahan Floodway in Cainta, a total of 1,076 families, or 4,304 individuals, housed in evacuation centers Lakas Bisig Elementary School, Kabisig Elementary School, and Planters Elementary School, received relief goods, banig, and blankets from GMAKF. At the San Juan Evacuation Center in San Juan City, Korean actor Kim Ji Soo and Juancho Trivino joined GMAKF in distributing relief packs to 1,600 individuals.
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Other Sparkle Artist Center talents who joined GMAKF’s relief efforts include Lexi Gonzales, Ysabel Ortega, Shuvee Etrata, Kim Perez, Elijah Alejo, Ashley Ortega, and Mariane Osabel. Further proceeds and donations from the recent GMA Gala are also slated to be given to the victims of Typhoon Carina in coordination with the GMA Kapuso Foundation. A donation drive was organized during the two-night concert of #JulieXStell: Ang Ating Tinig. For more details on how to donate to the GMA Kapuso Foundation, visit https://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/donate.
