philanthropy – Jellybeans in the City

Celebrating 25 years of making a difference in communities, the Ang-Hortaleza Foundation, Inc. is back with its 18th AHF Cup, an Open Golf Tournament. This year’s event, set to take place on October 6, 2023, at the West Course of the prestigious Wack Wack Golf & Country Club in Mandaluyong City, promises to be a beacon of hope for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Elevating Lives through Entrepreneurship

The 18th AHF Cup is not just about golf; it’s about transforming lives. The foundation aims to raise funds for its various livelihood programs, supporting 500 budding entrepreneurs. These individuals will receive invaluable guidance through mentorship, skills training, and product development.

A United Front for Positive Change

The Ang-Hortaleza Foundation Inc. serves as the bridge between the Hortaleza Group of companies, including Prime Global Corporation, Prime Global Finance, and the beloved Barrio Fiesta brand. Together, they channel their Corporate Social Responsibility efforts into community enterprise development, education, environmental initiatives, and community service.

Founded by Dr. Rolando and Dr. Rosalinda Hortaleza, these companies’ unanimous commitment strengthens the foundation’s vision of improving society by creating employment and business opportunities for Filipinos.

Empowering through Programs

The foundation’s programs are designed to empower their beneficiaries by equipping them with life-changing skills. These skills open doors to job opportunities and entrepreneurial ventures, supplementing their daily needs and fostering sustainable growth.

Under these livelihood programs, mentorship activities are provided, ensuring that individuals receive ongoing support as they embark on their entrepreneurial journey.

Fighting Hunger and Malnutrition

The Ang-Hortaleza Foundation doesn’t stop at livelihood programs. They join hands with local government units (LGUs) to combat hunger, especially in vulnerable sectors at high risk of malnutrition. Their Supplemental Feeding program spans six months and includes actual feeding in targeted areas, provision of nutritional products to community kitchens, and distribution of food bags.

Get Involved

This year’s 18th AHF Cup promises to bring golf enthusiasts, philanthropists, and advocates of positive change together. By reaching a wider audience and spreading the word about their advocacies and programs, the foundation aims to enrich more lives and help uplift human dignity.

For inquiries and donations, please contact Mr. Percival Celestino at +63 929 1995383 or email anghortalezafoundation@gmail.com. Join hands with the Ang-Hortaleza Foundation, Inc. as they continue to be a beacon of hope and change in our communities.

Details provided in a recent press release.

Sony Music Entertainment Philippines and singer-songwriter Hazel Faith have partnered with charity, Rise Against Hunger, to support vulnerable communities locally impacted by food insecurity, whose situations have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This comes as part of Sony Music Group’s global ‘Season of Giving’ campaign, where the company and its artists are giving back to every local community in which Sony Music Group (SMG) operates. Across the world, SMG is supporting global organizations dedicated to providing aid for those facing food insecurity, homelessness and refugee support, as well as music industry relief and educational programs for communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hazel Faith x Sony Music x RISE Against Hunger

This also follows the support provided through Sony Music Group’s Global Social Justice Fund, to move the needle in broadening opportunities for underserved communities worldwide. In October, the company partnered with SPARK! Philippines to champion young women’s rights through music and film.

Beginning in the month of November, the Season of Giving program saw SMG committing sizeable amounts in each territory where the Company conducts business: Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Continental Europe, Latin America, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Since its beginnings in 2014, Rise Against Hunger Philippines has packaged over 543 million meals for vulnerable individuals across 78 countries, including over 7 million meals for people in the Philippines. With the funding from Sony Music Group, the organization will be able to reach 1.5 million people in communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, through the distribution of donated food items and relief packs to hungry households.

Jose Mariano Fleras, Executive Director, Rise Against Hunger Philippines, said, “COVID-19 has only worsened the hunger situation in the Philippines by costing people their livelihoods and making it more difficult for resources to reach those who really need them. We have unfortunately seen an additional four million households in the Philippines impacted because of the pandemic.”

“Through this partnership with Sony Music Group, we are in a stronger position to provide aid to vulnerable communities and double down on our outreach operations to address food and nutrition insecurity nationwide.”

As part of efforts to reach these communities, singer-songwriter Hazel Faith also partnered with the organization through a day of volunteering and performances for its beneficiaries. Hazel Faith is part of Sony Music Philippines’ Christian label WATERWALK RECORDS, which brings fresh Christian music infused with pop influences from faith-based artists to the new, streaming generation.

Hazel Faith said, “Food insecurity continues to plague many across the Philippines, and it is inspiring to see what organizations like Rise Against Hunger are doing to alleviate this problem. I’m grateful for the opportunity to perform for the beneficiaries of the program today, and proud to be part of a label that continues to give back to those in need this holiday season.”

In speaking of the seasonal initiative, Towalame Austin, Executive Vice President, Philanthropy and Social Impact, Sony Music Group, said, “Globally, SMG is committed to supporting local communities throughout the year. For the holiday season, we wanted to bring extra support and relief aid to those in need and dedicate our efforts to more than three million people worldwide. We’re grateful to our artists and international partner organizations who work on-the-ground to provide direct assistance to their neighbors.”

In addition to Hazel Faith, notable artists and songwriters who volunteered with partner organizations in their communities during a series of in-person events include India Shawn (Epic Records), Tyler Shaw (SME Canada), NOBITA (SME Philippines), Kobie Dee (SMP Australia), Tom Wilson (SMP Canada).

This campaign represents the Company’s ongoing philanthropic commitment to forge partnerships and support communities that need it most, inside and outside the music industry. For ‘Season of Giving’, every global organization selected to receive funding was determined by a group of global stakeholders including our internal task forces, legal and public policy teams. Learn more about SMG’s giving approach here.

Details and images provided in a recent press release.