Allianz Donates up to 200,000 Euros for Typhoon Uwan PH Aid, Relief Efforts

As part of its mission to provide humanitarian relief in areas impacted by disasters, Allianz SE recently announced a significant donation of up to 200,000 euros in response to the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung wong) in the Philippines.

The powerful storm unleashed torrential rains and destructive winds in 16 regions across  the Philippines in mid-November, impacting 2.1 million families. Some of these regions were already reeling from the effects of Typhoon Tino (International Name: Kalmegi) that caused landslides and flooding only a few days prior. The back-to-back storms have intensified the humanitarian crisis, leaving communities in urgent need of support.

Rescue, Relief, Rebuild 

Allianz SE donated up to 100,000 euros to the German Red Cross to support the Philippine Red Cross’ urgent rescue and relief efforts for affected areas. In addition, aid of up to 100,000 euros will be allocated for post-disaster support, in collaboration with Allianz PNB Life and local partners. This funding will focus on disaster prevention and climate resilience, helping communities rebuild and enhance their preparedness for future events, underscoring Allianz's dedication to protecting more Filipino families.

Renate Wagner, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, responsible for Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions, People and Cultures says, “At Allianz, we stand united with the people and communities of the Philippines, determined to help them recover following the recent typhoons. Through targeted financial relief and hands-on support, we’re helping families rebuild, businesses restart, and hope returns.”

Protecting what matters most

As a leading life insurer in the Philippines, Allianz operates through its local entity, Allianz PNB Life, serving thousands of customers and employees nationwide. With over 400 financial advisors working with its bancassurance partner, Philippine National Bank, and 2,000 LifeChangers catering to its Agency clientele, Allianz PNB Life is committed to safeguarding the future of its stakeholders, especially in times of crisis.

“At Allianz, we stand beside you throughout a natural catastrophe, helping protect what matters most: people first, then property and business continuity. We are committed to bolstering disaster relief efforts in the Philippines, thanks to the generous support of our parent company Allianz SE,” says Joseph Gross, CEO and President of Allianz PNB Life.

The increasing frequency and severity of natural catastrophes challenge the resilience of families, businesses, and economies. Insurers play a crucial role in these situations, providing the financial lifelines that accelerate recovery, empower rebuilding, and stimulate local economies.

Allianz is fully dedicated to Asia and its people. It represents a strategic growth region for Allianz Group, which already has established strong market positions throughout Southeast Asia. Besides the Philippines, Allianz is present with various business segments in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, among others.  

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery Supports Typhoon Tino Victims in Negros Occidental

Negros Occidental, Philippines – Maxim Rides & Food Delivery driver-partners recently organized a relief effort to aid families in Negros Occidental impacted by Typhoon Tino. The initiative provided essential supplies to communities in Barangay Singcang, Bacolod City, and Barangay RSB, La Carlota City.

In Barangay Singcang, 50 families received key supplies, including five sacks of rice (one five-kilo pack per family) and 17 boxes of bottled water (one 6-litter bottle per family). The distribution was led by Barangay Captain Rosinie Distrito at the Barangay Hall.

In Barangay RSB, La Carlota City, more than 60 families benefitted from Maxim’s relief efforts. Led by Barangay Captain Socrates Martin Guba, the drive provided five sacks of rice (50 kilograms each) and 45 boxes of six-liter bottled water.

Maxim’s relief efforts are part of its ongoing commitment to assist communities during crises. Andres Jr. Morales, Head of Maxim Bacolod, expressed, "The donation was aimed at easing the immediate hardships faced by affected families in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino.”

Known for its reliable ride-hailing and food delivery services, Maxim is also recognized for its community-driven initiatives. Through efforts like this donation drive, Maxim continues to contribute to the well-being of Filipino communities, especially in times of need.

Frontliners for Frontliners

Frontliners from the country’s foremost food brands, together with an NGO that mobilizes food distribution to different hospitals in the Metro and neighboring cities, have come together to provide support and nourishment to those who have been similarly working the frontlines.

Employees from the Century Pacific Group, Shakey’s Pizza (Shakey’s), Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken (Peri-Peri), and Century Pacific Food (Century), together with Frontline Feeders Philippines (FFP) have joined forces to provide more than 100,000 meal packs to Filipino healthcare workers in over 90 hospitals and facilities in Metro Manila and nearby cities.

Showing a great example of teamwork, each team member makes a significant contribution in this initiative. Century provides processed meats, manages the hospital list, and coordinates with the hospitals on a daily basis. FFP provides the network of hospitals and collects regular information on which hospitals need help the most. Finally, Shakey's and Peri Peri provide meat products, bake bread daily, and does the actual delivery.

Each snack is freshly made, filling, and nutritious. The selection includes freshly baked marinated beef buns, hotdog rolls, ham and cheese flatbreads, pepperoni and cheese flatbreads, as well as ham buns.

The partnership also ensures the right amount of food is delivered at the right time to avoid food waste and spoilage. The meals are meant for merienda or snack, and are individually wrapped so that medical frontliners may eat them when they need a mid-shift gap fill to power them through.

Since the program’s start last April 7, it has thus far provided100,000 meal packs to 90 hospitals and health facilities around Metro Manila, and there are plans to do more.

“Century, Shakeys, Peri, and Frontline Feeders have come together - each with its own unique resources, capacity, and skills - to extend help in the best way we know how. It’s the least we can do to take care of the people who regularly put their lives at risk as they work bravely and tirelessly to save those infected by the virus,” said Century Pacific’s Nikki Dizon, the initiative’s project lead.

She added, “For the Century Pacific Group in particular, composed primarily of food businesses, nourishing our medical frontliners through freshly prepared food is another meaningful way to live out our mission and vision as a company.”

Century Pacific Food is one of the largest branded food companies in the Philippines, behind household names Century Tuna, Argentina, 555, Birch Tree, and Swift. Shakey’s Pizza is both the Philippines’ largest pizza chain and leading full-service restaurant. Peri-Peri is an emerging fast casual brand in the Philippines known for its grilled chicken and a variety of sauces.

SM Distributes Boxes of Water Relief to Taal Eruption Victims in Batangas

SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and SM Foundation Inc. head to the evacuation centers in Batangas and Lipa to distribute boxes of 6.6L bottled water to the affected residents of the recent Taal volcano eruption.

The boxes of bottled water were given out to the victims who are temporarily residing in evacuation centers in Sto. Toribio, Banay-Banay, and Inosloban-Maraouy in Lipa and Batangas City Coliseum in Batangas.

SM Supermalls has partnered with the Philippine National Red Cross to extend urgent relief support and assistance to affected communities through its 12 malls in South Luzon. Those who wish to donate may drop-off their in-kind donations at the designated Oplan Tulong Express booths in the following SM malls: Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Molino, Rosario, Trece Martires, Imus, Sta. Rosa, San Pablo, Calamba, Batangas, Lipa, and Lucena.

For updates and announcements, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its Facebook page @smsupermalls.

Discovery Hotels and Resorts Supports Relief Efforts for Landslide Victims in Itogon, Benguet

The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc. (TDLCI) partners with Art Relief Mobile Kitchen (ARMK), a non-government organization whose mission is to feed the hungry through community kitchens. The collaboration provided food aid to the rescuers, evacuees and volunteers in Barangay Ucab, Itogon, Benguet, where Typhoon Ompong triggered a state of calamity.

Discovery Shores Boracay, Discovery Suites Manila and Discovery Primea, all part of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts family, including sister properties Club Paradise Palawan and Discovery Country Suites have donated food items ranging from rice, cooking oil, condiments, and other basic necessities which can make approximately 11,000 meals.

A substantial monetary donation from TDLCI and its sister company Discovery World Corporation (DWC) is also being used to mobilize food relief in Barangay Ucab, to support the families in this critical period of transition -- majority have lost their livelihood from the typhoon.

“We are devastated by the situation in Itogon, Benguet,” said TDLCI chief operating officer Jun Parreño. “To ease the adversity being faced by the Barangay Ucab community, we feel that providing emergency food relief is a meaningful and impactful way of reaching out. This is why we chose to partner with ARMK.”

Art Relief Mobile Kitchen has been preparing and serving nutritious emergency food aid since 2013 through their mobile kitchens which can be deployed at a moment’s notice. Alex Baluyut, founder of ARMK, said “Our volunteers are highly motivated and believe in our advocacy in feeding the hungry in times of distress, and we are honored to partner with an organization such as TDLCI who understands the value of serving satisfying meals to help our people in need.”

To learn more about this relief effort or for more details on how you can support the cause, please visit https://www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com.