DigiPlus Interactive, through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation, continues its efforts in promoting resilience in vulnerable communities by bringing its KabuhayanPLUS program to South Luzon regions.
Anchoring on disaster response and sustainable livelihood, the Foundation delivered solar solutions in Mangyan Indigenous People (IP) communities in Mindoro and financial assistance to typhoon victims in the Bicol Region as part of post-disaster recovery initiatives.
Members of BingoPlus Foundation trekked the mountains of Manalansay, Oriental Mindoro to provide solar lights and solar generators in response to Samahan ng Magbubukid ng Manaul or SaMa Manaul’s request for assistance to solve their electricity problems.
“Even if I want to finish my work, I can’t because I can only work while there is light. As a mother, it really pains me to see my kids not being able to accomplish their requirements in school because it’s too dark at night,” said Liza Gayot, a long-time resident of Manaul. “I’m thankful to BingoPlus Foundation because you are the light of our life and home,” said Gayot. “After 20 years, we finally have lights in our own homes,” she added.
Meanwhile, BingoPlus Foundation concluded its commitment to provide financial assistance to bereaved families of Super Typhoon Kristine, as part of a P37 Million pledge initiated in November 2024.
From January to February 2025, the Foundation collaborated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) field office V in the Bicol Region to provide financial aid to 74 affected families from Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Masbate.
According to beneficiaries, the financial assistance of P250,000 will be used not only for house repairs, but also to sustain the education of orphaned children and daily household needs of families left behind.
“Our hearts go out to all the families affected by Typhoon Kristine,” said Angela Camins-Wieneke, executive director Executive of BingoPlus Foundation.
“While the typhoon has since passed, the loss of loved ones – many of whom were breadwinners – is an additional burden to bear in the journey to recovery,” she added.
