Manila, Philippines – Johnson & Johnson Philippines, together with ABS-CBN Foundation’s child protection program, Bantay Bata 163, recently held a community outreach project at ABS-CBN Children’s Village in Norzagaray, Bulacan. The outreach project is part of a long-standing partnership between J&J Philippines and ABS-CBN Foundation in providing care and support to different sectors in the country that need help.
During the visit, volunteers from J&J Philippines participated in different activities that brought smiles to the kids in the Children’s Village. As part of the program, the kids were treated to fun and exciting games facilitated by social workers to lift their spirits and truly enjoy the day as kids. In exchange, scholars from Bantay Edukasyon program, together with the kids, entertained the volunteers with a number of musical performances.
“Being present and involving ourselves in communities where we work and play is what we value the most. As for the children, they are the center of this endeavor and we are in the business of taking care of people. It is only apt that we go here especially during a time where help is needed” Ana Ongpin, communication and public affairs lead, Johnson & Johnson Philippines.
Damaged by the previous storm, the J&J volunteers also participated in a vegetable planting activity to help support the garden where the kids are. Vegetables from the planting activity will be harvested to create healthier meals for the children who are staying in the village.
Before the day ended, J&J Philippines donated care packages to ABS-CBN Children’s Village that contain several personal care products so the kids can use them in their daily needs.
“Talaga naman nag-enjoy and mga bata dito sa ABS-CBN Children’s Village kaya naman taos pusong pasasalamat sa J&J Philippines sa pag bisita. This is very important to us because partnerships with private companies like Johnson & Johnson help us care for more children and families, and helps spread our advocacy across. Pinaka importanteng namemeet dito yung goal namin for the last 25 years na lahat ng bata sa Pilipinas ay free from child abuse and kami yung safe space nila para makamit ito” Levi Ambon-Ropa, ABS-CBN foundation program head.
