DigiPlus give PHP 37 million in aid to families of Typhoon Kristine

This is the largest relief effort of the company to date.

DICT Asst. Secretary for Consumer Protection, Wilroy Ticzon; DICT Asst. Secretary for Legal Affairs, Renato Paraiso; and DICT Asst. Secretary for Infrastructure Management, Philip Varilla, join the BingoPlus Foundation team during the Bayang Digital, Bagong Pilipinas Expo.

Help to Typhoon Kristine victims

DigiPlus Interactive formally distributed PHP 37 million in financial aid to the families affected by Typhoon Kristine.

At least PHP 250,000 was committed to each of the bereaved families of the 148 confirmed casualties. The company said that this is a symbol of compassion and support for their journey to recovery.

The initiative started with the 39 bereaved families during a turnover ceremony on November 10, at Talisay New Municipal Grounds in Batangas.

According to the company, the pledge will continue to support affected families in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development in several parts of the country.

First Lady Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos, Department of Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Pinky Romualdez and DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco were joined by Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas, Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste, Talisay Mayor Nestor Natanauan, Bacolod Mayor Albie, BingoPlus Foundation COO Celeste Jovenir and local leaders and community members to personally hand over the financial aid.

To recall, Typhoon Kristine, one of the year's most devastating storms, left a trail of destruction across South Luzon, with severe flooding and landslides resulting in significant loss of life and damage to property.

Talisay in Batangas was impacted by landslides and was declared in a state of calamity making it one of the focus areas of the Foundation's relief efforts.

In collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development's National Resource Operations Center (DSWD NROC), the Foundation provided cavans of rice to benefit at least 750 families and mobilized volunteers to help repack and distribute critical supplies for affected provinces.

DigiPlus Interactive will continue promoting responsible digitalization with the DICT through a TechTalk Series for youth leaders titled "Tech-Ready Youth: Empowering Responsible Skills"

Together with ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya, the group also extended support to 1,000 families impacted by Typhoon Kristine in Isabela, Aurora, Pangasinan, and Quezon.

Since its inception, the Foundation has allocated over PHP 100 million across projects nationwide, addressing urgent community needs through healthcare, livelihood programs, and educational grants. Through partnerships with local and national organizations, the Foundation has established PLUS Centers in Negros, Cebu, and General Santos, creating resource hubs designed to empower communities by offering critical resources such as health programs, livelihood support, and skills training. Each center is a lasting symbol of the Foundation’s commitment to sustainable community development.