Temasek Trust, a leading player in the global investment arena, has onboarded Aboitiz Group's corporate social responsibility arm Aboitiz Foundation as one of the founding members of the Philanthropy Asia Alliance, an organization dedicated to catalyzing positive change in Southeast Asia.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures' chief reputation and sustainability officer Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar recently met with PAA executives, chief executive officer Seok Hui Lim and director Sylvia Lim, to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the two parties aimed at amplifying programs that can deliver substantial social impact.
During the meeting, both parties expressed their shared commitment to driving positive change in the communities they serve. This strategic partnership marks a pivotal moment in the Aboitiz Foundation and PAA's joint mission to empower and uplift communities across Southeast Asia.
"We are thrilled to embark on this remarkable journey alongside Temasek and our fellow PAA colleagues," said Aboitiz Group president and CEO and chairman of Aboitiz Foundation Sabin Aboitiz.
"Our shared commitment to sustainable development and social impact aligns perfectly with our core values. This partnership signifies our dedication to creating lasting change in Southeast Asia."
On 15 September, PAA initiated a summit in Singapore focusing on calls to action that have been carefully curated with key partners. The goal was to mobilize support to address societal challenges and achieve common good grounded on three key mandates: Climate and Nature, Holistic and Inclusive Education, and Global and Public Health.
These will guide the alliance's efforts toward driving meaningful impact and building climate change resilience across the countries within Southeast Asia where Temasek Trust operates.
PAA is poised to leverage its resources and expertise by collaborating with the Aboitiz Foundation as well as other members, private individuals and various foundations across Southeast Asia. This collaboration is aligned with its shared vision of empowering the future generation of leaders.
Aboitiz Foundation marks 35 years of transformative impact this 28 September. After three decades dedicated to sustainable community building, the foundation focuses on three flagship programs: Future Leaders, Enterprise and Jobs Creation, and Climate Action.
Future Leaders is about empowering a future generation of problem-solving leaders and entrepreneurs vital for addressing pressing challenges in the Philippines. Enterprise and Jobs aims to bridge the digital divide for MSMEs and Women, fostering wealth creation, upskilling and employment opportunities, while Climate Action focuses on creating climate-resilient ecosystems through carbon projects and waste management, climate adaptation and mitigation, biodiversity oversight and habitat conservation.
Aboitiz Foundation's induction into the Philanthropy Asia Alliance represents a significant step toward a brighter and more sustainable future for the Philippines and across Southeast Asia, as the two parties work hand in hand to empower communities, nurture future leaders and combat climate change across the region.