DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation donates P37-M to families of Hurricane Kristine victims in biggest relief effort to date

In response to the devastating impact of Typhoon Kristine, BingoPlus Foundation, the community development arm of DigiPlus Interactive, has officially distributed P37 million in financial assistance to families affected by typhoon Kristine. After 148 confirmed victims nationwide, at least P250,000 was pledged to each bereaved family, as a token of sympathy and support in their recovery journey. The program started with the 39 families who lost their lives during the event on November 10, at the Talisay New Municipal Grounds in Batangas and will continue in several parts of the country. This promise will continue to support the affected families in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Community Development.

First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, Department of Social Affairs and Development Secretary Pinky Romualdez and DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco were joined by Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas, Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Talisay Mayor Nestor Natanauan, Bacolod Mayor, AlbeP Benlus. The Foundation’s COO Celeste Jovenir and local leaders and community members to personally provide financial assistance. The event highlighted the Society’s mission to multiply good by extending meaningful support to the Filipino people in their time of greatest need.

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Typhoon Kristine, one of the most destructive typhoons of the year, left a trail of destruction across Southern Luzon, with massive floods and landslides that caused massive loss of life and property damage. Talisay, particularly affected by the landslides in Batangas, is one of the focus areas of the Foundation’s relief efforts as the entire province was declared a state of calamity.

“The BingoPlus Foundation exists to provide more than financial assistance; it’s about creating hope, resilience, and real change,” said DigiPlus Interactive Chairman Eusebio Tanco. “The work of the BingoPlus Foundation is a true reflection of our belief in giving back without holding back, striving to uplift those in need, and expanding the good in every way possible.”

The financial aid offering builds on BingoPlus Foundation’s previous support programs for victims of Hurricane Kristine. In partnership with the National Resource Operations Center of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD NROC), the Foundation provided rice carts, benefiting at least 750 families, and mobilized volunteers to help repack and distribute essential supplies in the affected provinces.

Along with ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya, BingoPlus Foundation also extended support to 1,000 families affected by Typhoon Kristine in Isabela, Aurora, Pangasinan and Quezon. These swift actions underscore the Foundation’s commitment to its pillar of resilience, demonstrating its commitment to making a difference when communities need it most.

“The BingoPlus Foundation stands in our communities not only with help but with endurance, unity, and hope,” said Mr. Tanco. “In times like these, our commitment to making a difference is stronger than ever.”

Since its inception, the Foundation has allocated more than P100 million to all projects nationwide, addressing the urgent needs of the community through health care, livelihood programs, and educational grants. In partnership with local and national organizations, the Foundation has established PLUS Centers in Negros, Cebu, and General Santos, creating resource centers designed to empower communities by providing essential services such as health programs, livelihood support, and skills training. Each facility is a lasting symbol of the Foundation’s commitment to sustainable community development.

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