MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) recognized outstanding corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives during its 2025 CSR Conference and Expo, conferring Guild Awards and Medal of Recognition to organizations driving meaningful community impact.
Held under the theme “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity for Shared Prosperity” at Dusit Thani Hall, the event brought together private sector leaders, development organizations, and civil society to explore embedding CSR and ESG practices into core operations.
Among this year’s CSR Guild Award recipients were:
- Ayala Foundation, Inc. (Enterprise Development), recognized for its Iraya Mangyan
weaving program supporting indigenous artisans;
- Vivant Foundation, Inc. (Education), honored for Project Liadlaw, which brings solar
power to off-grid schools;
- Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, Inc. (Environment), awarded for expanding its
MPIC Guardians Program to strengthen coastal conservation in Siargao and Mabini;
- Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk
Management Foundation, Inc. (Disaster Resilience), acknowledged for developing
inclusive preparedness tools for the deaf community; and
- Aboitiz Foundation, in partnership with the Hecdor Group (Arts and Culture),
recognized for reviving traditional textiles through Project Tahi ‘Ta.
Additional finalists included Knowledge Channel Foundation, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Joy Nostalg Foundation, Jollibee Group Foundation, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Manila Water Foundation, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, PLDT-Smart Foundation, and Aboitiz Foundation with Aboitiz Land.
CSR Medal of Recognition (Non-Members):
- Pioneer Adhesives Foundation (PAFI): Angat Sining Tibay at Galing (ASTIG) for disaster resilience; WRAP in School for education
- First Gen Corporation: Threads of Change supporting indigenous weavers in Jabonga
- Fluor Daniel Inc., Philippines: Environmental stewardship through mangrove reforestation and coastal cleanups
- Pascual Laboratories: SEED program for environmental education and sustainable agriculture
- Juanito I. King Foundation: Project Healthy Smile providing dental health services to underserved children
Other finalists included Fluor Daniel Inc., Philippines; First Gen Corporation; Rex Education; Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc., and Cebu Mitsumi, with special citations awarded to Sentinel Upcycling Technologies, The Teacher’s Gallery, Inc., and Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc.
LCF Chairperson Shem Jose Garcia emphasized that winners exemplify diversity, equity, and inclusion through partnerships with marginalized communities, including Indigenous groups and persons with disabilities. The recognition highlights CSR’s evolution from charitable obligation to strategic priority essential for national development and shared prosperity.
