CSR in Action: Employee Volunteerism for Public Health

Corporate social responsibility comes alive when employees are empowered to be part of the solution. Encouraging employee volunteerism, especially in public health initiatives, is a powerful way to link a company’s mission with real-world change.

Volunteerism deepens employee engagement. When staff participate in TB education drives, help organize local screening events, or lend their skills to advocacy campaigns, they form stronger connections with the communities they serve—and with their colleagues. Volunteer programs also build empathy, leadership, and a culture of care within the company.…

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From Access to Impact: Supporting Health Access as a CSR Priority

Access to healthcare remains uneven across the Philippines. In rural areas and underserved urban communities, barriers such as cost, distance, and stigma continue to delay TB diagnosis and treatment. This is where the private sector can step in—not as a substitute for public health, but as a partner in enabling it.

CSR-driven support for health access can take many forms: funding transport allowances for patients, providing diagnostic equipment to local clinics, subsidizing treatment costs, or sponsoring awareness campaigns that drive people to health facilities.…

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Building Stronger Communities: CSR Through Local Partnerships

True CSR thrives beyond the boardroom. One of the most powerful ways companies can embody social responsibility is by forging long-term partnerships with communities, especially in areas disproportionately affected by TB and health disparities.

Through partnerships with local government units (LGUs), health centers, and grassroots organizations, corporations can extend their reach and impact where it’s most needed. Whether it’s supporting mobile TB clinics, sponsoring barangay-level health education events, or collaborating with survivor-led networks, these partnerships strengthen health systems at the community level.…

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Prioritizing Health Where It Starts: Workplace TB Awareness as a CSR Commitment

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s leading infectious killers—and yet, in many professional settings, awareness about TB remains low or wrapped in stigma. For companies committed to responsible business practices, addressing TB in the workplace is not just a health initiative—it’s a critical part of Corporate Social Responsibility.

CSR goes beyond charity; it’s about embedding ethical, inclusive practices into daily operations. Implementing TB education and screening programs for employees shows a clear commitment to workforce well-being.…

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Courtesy Call with the Head of Schistosomiasis Control and Research Hospital Palo, Leyte

TBpeople Philippines and the Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism (PCCM) had the opportunity to have a courtesy call with the head of Schistosomiasis Control and Research Hospital Palo,Leyte. It was an important meeting where we discussed various aspects related to tuberculosis (TB) control and research. Furthermore, our team also had the privilege to pay a visit to the CHO in Alang-Alang. This visit allowed us to witness firsthand the efforts being made at the local level to combat TB.…

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Onsite Monitoring meeting to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Bedaquiline-Pretomanid-Linezolid (BPaL) treatment

TBpeople Philippines participated in the Onsite Monitoring meeting, which was organized by a monitoring team from LCP-NCPR, KNCV, TDFI, and Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital. The meeting aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Bedaquiline-Pretomanid-Linezolid (BPaL) treatment regimen in the Philippines. The meeting took place at Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium (DJNRMH) PMDT Treatment Center Clinic and RTDL in Tala Caloocan City on June 29, 2023.…

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Courtesy Call with Calbayog City Mayor Raymund “Monmon” C. Uy (June 22, 2023)

It was a great honor for TBpeople Philippines and The Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism (PCCM) to have a courtesy call with Calbayog City Mayor Raymund “Monmon” C. Uy last June 22. We are incredibly grateful for his support in strengthening our health system in the country and for taking the initiative to create TBpeoplePH Discipleship in Calbayog City. This partnership is crucial in our advocacy mission to combat tuberculosis and improve the overall health of our community.…

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Mayor Gomez’s Support to TB Initiatives (June 20, 2023)

TBpeople Philippines are so proud to be part of and collaborate with The Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism (PCCM) in their efforts to End Tuberculosis (TB) and eliminate it from our country. It’s truly heartwarming to see organizations coming together for such an important cause. On June 20, Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez further demonstrates their commitment to this advocacy.

Mayor Gomez’s support is crucial in ensuring the success of these initiatives.…

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TBpeople Philippines joins the Tri KAP Assessment and Planning Workshop (June 13-16, 2023)

TBpeople Philippines joins the Tri KAP Assessment and Planning Workshop that took place from June 13-16, 2023, at the Ciudad Christia Resort in Rizal, focusing on TB, HIV, and Malaria. The workshop aimed to assess Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism or PCCM Tri KAP Engagement, plan KAP activities for the upcoming grant cycle and strategize for sustainable KAP Engagement.

As we look back on the past year, it’s important to take stock of what we’ve achieved and where we need to improve.…

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TBpeople Philippines World TB Day 2023 commemoration, support Fast Track the Cure campaign.

TBpeople Philippines World TB Day 2023 commemoration, support Fast Track the Cure campaign.

Sign our petition now to ask world leaders and partners in the global tuberculosis (TB) response to commit to providing universal access to new, shorter, and effective six-month drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) treatments by 2024.

Visit this link to join and sign our petition: https://bit.ly/40sFdYn

Nobody anywhere in the world should have to die from TB. Despite being preventable and curable, TB is one the world’s oldest and deadliest pandemics, infecting 10 million and killing 1.6 million each year.…

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