PCCT turns over $22,500 to GK housing program

PCCT turns over $22,500 to GK housing program

TORONTO–The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Trade-Toronto (PCCT) turned over last August 29 a cheque for $7,500 representing its fourth installment payment to ANCOP International (Canada) Inc. for a housing village for the poor in the Philippines. ANCOP is the fundraising and sponsor relations arm of “Gawad Kalinga (GK) program in the Philippines—a comprehensive, integrated and sustainable approach aimed at eradicating poverty in the country.

PCCT President Cora dela Cruz handed over the donation to Ricky Cuenca, President of ANCOP International (Canada) Inc. during simple and brief ceremonies in Scarborough, Ontario. PCCT’s board members were also present.

The amount brought to $22,500 the total payment that PCCT has forwarded to ANCOP Canada Inc.
Under a Memorandum of Agreement signed between the Filipino-Canadian business organization and ANCOP International (Canada) Inc., the PCCT would provide funds for the construction of a village community at a location identified recently at the Multinational Village in Paranaque City. Construction of the 20 units is now ongoing.

For this project, the PCCT board has created a special projects committee, chaired by Rafael Nebres, to spearhead fundraising initiatives for the undertaking. The creation of the committee is in line with PCCT’s general philosophy of corporate social responsibility.

Fifteen members, either in their personal capacity, or through their companies, have initially responded to the project, namely, Cristina Aguilar-Forever Living Products; Ace Alvarez- Russell (Integrated Media) International; Cora dela Cruz/Delamarc Travel Mabuhay Vacations; Gemma Jamuyot/GMJ Enterprises-Chic Bags; Tess Mallari/ Mabini Express; Rafael Nebres/Action Honda; Steve Pagao/DTD Services; Evelyn Pagkalinawan/3D + E Marketing; Ben Ponce/Pacific Import and Export; Henry Sia/Golden Valley’s Food Outlet, Inc.; Oswald Tugadi/Albee Enterprises; Flor Vendiola/FV Foods; Bonner Villabroza; Elizabeth Leggett and Bobby Achacon.

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