ICTSI Foundation renews partnerships for social development
The ICTSI Foundation reaffirms its dedication to social responsibility, extending its support to vital community partners including the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., Philippine Business for Social Progress, Child Protection Network, Voice of the Free, and Don Bosco Youth Center-Tondo for 2025.
The ICTSI Foundation, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) social development unit, has renewed collaboration with key organizations to sustain long-term community programs on education, environmental protection, and social assistance. Partnering organizations include the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Philippine Business for Social Progress, Child Protection Network, Voice of the Free, and Don Bosco Youth Center-Tondo.
The renewal was formalized during a recent partners' forum and memorandum of agreement signing ceremony, where representatives also discussed ongoing initiatives and explored further collaboration.
Under the renewed agreements, the ICTSI Foundation and the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation will continue a mangrove reforestation project, planting of 25,000 mangrove seedlings across 2.5 hectares in two Batangas municipalities. Philippine Business for Social Progress remains the implementing partner for the 12th year of the Parola Solid Waste Management project in Manila.
The Foundation will also continue to support the Child Protection Network and Voice of the Free to combat child abuse and human trafficking. Meanwhile, the technical-vocational scholarship program with Don Bosco Youth Center-Tondo will continue for the 2025-2026 school year, providing livelihood skills to 600 students from underserved communities.
ICTSI Foundation executive director Filipina C. Laurena led the signing ceremony at Solaire Resort Entertainment City. The event was attended by Ramon Aboitiz Foundation president and CEO Amaya Aboitiz-Fansler, Child Protection Network executive director Dr. Bernadette Madrid, Philippine Business for Social Progress executive director Elvin Ivan Uy, Voice of the Free executive director Sherryl Loseño, Don Bosco Rector Rev. Fr. Arnold Sanico, SDB, and other representatives from partner organizations.
