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CSR more than just charity

July 8, 2009

Corporate Social Responsibility
By Johanna M. Sampan -The Manila Times


Even with the global financial crisis, some companies remain committed to their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

“Having a CSR program is like hitting two birds with one stone,” said Pacita Juan, member of the advisory council of League of Corporate Foundations (LCF).

“The CSR programs of companies aim to help people and at the same time attract business investors.”

The foundation is a membership association with more than 70 operating grant-making corporate foundations and corporations, seeking to provide business solutions to social problems in the Philippines through CSR. Thus, the foundation represents private sector involvement strengthened with public sector partnerships and multisectoral approaches in various development sectors, including the arts and culture, education, environment, health, enterprise development and CSR research.

Read more of the article at The Manila Times online.
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