CLARK FREEPORT — The Hann Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Hann Philippines Inc., said it continues to empower Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Pampanga and Tarlac through various programs. The foundation’s initiatives were highlighted during the recent “Discuss Wid Us” forum, organized by the Central Luzon Media Association-Pampanga in collaboration with Widus Hotel.
The forum was held in celebration of the United Nations’ International Day of the Indigenous Peoples. Ronnel Golimlim, manager of Hann Foundation, said the organization is committed to help in addressing the needs of IP communities by creating solutions with the beneficiaries. He said Hann Foundation is in constant coordination with government agencies and local government units and implemented numerous projects benefiting IPs in the region.
Golimlim said among the initiatives are partnerships with the provincial government of Tarlac to provide construction skills training and employment opportunities. He also mentioned the construction of a daycare center in Barangay Nabuclod, Floridablanca town. Golimlim added that the foundation has also supplied educational materials to Aeta students in Tarlac.
He also cited launching of the Ayta Youth Agricultural and Cultural Project in collaboration with the National Commission for Indigenous People (NCIP) and the Department of Agriculture. He said the organization also helped in the rehabilitation of Ospital Ning Angeles, and renovation of Rura.