The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) celebrated the nation’s most impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs during the 2025 CSR Conference and Expo, held under the theme “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity for Shared Prosperity.” The prestigious CSR Guild Awards and CSR Medal of Recognition were conferred to organizations whose strategic and inclusive initiatives are making a real difference in communities across the country.
The awards underscore the evolving role of CSR as a strategic enabler of innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth—encouraging companies to embed CSR and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into their core operations to address inequality and promote sustainable development.
🏆 Recognizing Excellence in CSR
Presented to LCF member organizations, the CSR Guild Awards highlighted excellence across key focus areas including education, arts and culture, the environment, health, disaster resilience, and enterprise development.
This year’s awardees include:
- Ayala Foundation, Inc. (Enterprise Development) – for its Iraya Mangyan weaving program, which supports the cultural and economic empowerment of indigenous artisans.
- Vivant Foundation, Inc. (Education) – for Project Liadlaw, an initiative that brings solar power to off-grid schools in underserved communities.
- Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, Inc. (Environment) – for expanding the MPIC Guardians Program in Siargao and Mabini to support coastal conservation.
- Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation, Inc. (Disaster Resilience) – for developing inclusive preparedness tools tailored for the deaf community.
- Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. in partnership with Hecdor Group (Arts and Culture) – for Project Tahi ‘Ta, a program reviving traditional textile weaving and cultural heritage.
Finalists included notable entries from:
Knowledge Channel Foundation, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Joy Nostalg Foundation, Jollibee Group Foundation, Gokongwei Brothers Foundation, Manila Water Foundation, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, PLDT-Smart Foundation, Aboitiz Foundation, and Aboitiz Land.
🌍 CSR Medal of Recognition: Celebrating Broader Impact
LCF also recognized non-member organizations through the CSR Medal of Recognition, honoring programs that delivered high-impact, community-centered outcomes aligned with LCF’s CSR pillars.
2025 Medal of Recognition awardees:
- Pioneer Adhesives Foundation, Inc. (PAFI) (Disaster Resilience) – for ASTIG (Angat Sining Tibay at Galing), empowering vulnerable communities through resilience and arts-based programs.
- First Gen Corporation (Enterprise Development) – for Threads of Change, uplifting indigenous weavers in Jabonga through sustainable livelihood.
- Fluor Daniel Inc., Philippines (Environment) – for its Commitment to Sustainability program, which supports reforestation, coastal cleanups, and environmental education.
- Pascual Laboratories (Environment) – for SEED, a program combining environmental education with sustainable agriculture.
- PAFI (Education) – for WRAP in School, encouraging waste reduction and student-led sustainability efforts.
- Juanito I. King Foundation, Inc. (Health) – for Project Healthy Smile, which brings dental care and hygiene awareness to children in underserved areas.
Additional finalists included:
Rex Education, Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc., Cebu Mitsumi, and Fluor Daniel Inc.
Special citations were awarded to Sentinel Upcycling Technologies, The Teacher’s Gallery, and Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc. for their standout contributions.
💬 A Call for Strategic Inclusion
“It’s encouraging to see that many of this year’s winners are working closely with marginalized groups—including Indigenous communities and persons with disabilities—truly reflecting our theme of diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said Shem Jose Garcia, LCF Chairperson.
Garcia emphasized the growing importance of collaboration in achieving shared prosperity.
“True success goes beyond efficiency and optimization—it’s about nurturing people and the communities we affect. That’s where real value lies.”
🔍 CSR as a Strategic Imperative
As more companies embrace sustainability and inclusivity as cornerstones of modern business, LCF sees CSR as more than a charitable obligation—it is a strategic imperative. The Guild Awards reaffirm the potential of corporate foundations and private institutions to drive national transformation through shared responsibility and people-centered development.
Through the 2025 CSR Conference and Expo, LCF not only celebrated excellence—it reignited the call for businesses to lead with purpose.
