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<figure class="aligncenter"><img src="https://thephilbiznews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/viber_image_2025-11-24_10-38-18-015-1068x712.jpg" alt="" title="viber_image_2025-11-24_10-38-18-015"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson and AmCham Philippines President Sara Murphy join this year’s awardees at the 2025 AmCham Corporate Social Impact Awards, recognizing outstanding CSR initiatives across PH. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines)</em></figcaption></figure>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, in partnership with the United States Embassy, concluded the second AmCham Corporate Social Impact Awards on November 19 at the Makati Diamond Residences. The event honored outstanding CSR initiatives by member companies that drive sustainable, inclusive, and community-focused development across the country.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This year’s cycle highlighted non U.S. headquartered companies making significant contributions in education, environment, livelihood, healthcare, disaster response, and community engagement.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson praised the awardees for championing purpose driven leadership and advancing shared prosperity between Filipinos, Americans, and partner communities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">AmCham Philippines President Sara Murphy also thanked members for their continued engagement and commitment to responsible business practices. Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo reinforced government support for private sector programs that empower communities and strengthen industries.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Senior AmCham leaders, including Executive Director Ebb Hinchliffe, joined partners and finalists in recognizing this year’s top initiatives.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The highest honor, the Impact Excellence Award, went to Pilmico Foods Corporation for Project Silk, an inclusive program supporting yellow corn farmers and promoting resilient agricultural communities. Project Silk was selected from all Gold Awardees across the first two cycles for its measurable impact, strong community participation, and potential for replication.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Category Winners</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Education and Future Workforce</strong><br>Gold: Nezda Technologies Inc. – Nezda FEES<br>Silver: Frontier Tower Associates Philippines Inc. – Frontier Towers Scholarship Program<br>Bronze: Quezon Power Philippines and San Buenaventura Power – Technical Vocational Scholarship Program<br>MSME: Hamlin Iturralde Corporation (TeamAsia) – My Dream in a Shoebox</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Environmental Sustainability and Resource Efficiency</strong><br>Gold: Aboitiz Power Corporation Therma Visayas – Carbon Sink Management Program<br>Silver: Converge ICT Solutions – Countdown to Zero Waste<br>Silver: Reckitt – Mortein Anti Dengue Campaign with Makati LGU<br>Bronze: Quezon Power and SBPL – Mangrove Reforestation Program<br>MSME: Raslag Corporation – Agricultural Photovoltaics Project 2025</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Economic Empowerment and Livelihood Development</strong><br>Gold: Pilmico Foods Corporation – Project Silk<br>Silver: PMFTC – Project KainBigan<br>Bronze: Aboitiz Power Corporation – Skills Training Program<br>MSME: Science Park of the Philippines – Kaagapay sa Hanapbuhay</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Healthcare Equity and Support</strong><br>Gold: BDO Unibank – Rural Health Unit Rehabilitation<br>Silver: Reckitt – ComeTogether Youth Education Campaign<br>Bronze: AstraZeneca Philippines – Young Health Programme</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Disaster Response and Emergency Relief</strong><br>Gold: GMA Network – Operation Bayanihan<br>Silver: BDO Unibank – Relief and Disaster Response<br>Bronze: Reckitt – Lysol Disinfect to Protect Mission<br>MSME: Clark International Airport Corporation – Relief Aid Mission Bangon Batangas</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Community Impact and Civic Engagement</strong><br><br>Gold: Thomson Reuters – Duyan Foundation Outreach<br>Silver: Pilmico Foods Corporation – Adopt A City Program<br>Bronze: Vena Energy – Water Sanitation and Hygiene Program<br>SME: Gerodias Suchianco Estrella Law Firm – Kaanib sa Misyon</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Finalists were evaluated by an independent panel composed of Ma. Corazon Halili Dichosa of the Board of Investments, Paul Taylor of the United States Embassy, and Ruy Moreno of the Philippine Quality Awards Foundation. Entries were assessed based on impact, sustainability, innovation, scalability, community engagement, alignment, and communication effectiveness. AmCham Philippines had no involvement in the judging process.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The AmCham Corporate Social Impact Awards will continue as an annual program encouraging organizations to pursue impactful and scalable initiatives that strengthen communities and support national development.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Source: <a href="https://thephilbiznews.com/2025/11/24/amcham-honors-top-csr-programs-in-ph-at-2025-social-impact-awards/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">THEPHILBIZNEWS </a></p>

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