Allianz backs long-term recovery for Mindanao families

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• P350,000 in relief funding will support earthquake-affected families in Mindanao through an employee-led initiative matched by Allianz PNB Life
• Mothers, newborns, and children under five are among the priority beneficiaries in Sarangani Province and General Santos City
• The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) will coordinate assistance with local governments and communities
  
  
  

Months after a powerful earthquake struck Mindanao, families continue rebuilding their homes, livelihoods, and routines. Their prolonged recovery highlights the importance of sustained private-sector involvement beyond immediate disaster response.

Allianz PNB Life employees launched a voluntary fundraising initiative, with the insurer matching their contributions to generate P350,000 for affected communities.

The funding will support PDRF’s Child and Maternal Support Program in selected communities across Sarangani Province and General Santos City.

Assistance will prioritize children under five, lactating mothers, and newborns through emergency nutrition support, newborn care packages, and hygiene and sanitation kits.

Grassroots fundraising

Recovery remains challenging for families managing disrupted livelihoods while caring for vulnerable household members.

“The earthquake may no longer be in the headlines every day, but we know that many families are still rebuilding their lives. We wanted to do our part, however small, to help them get back on their feet and move forward,” Allianz IT Portfolio and Business Relationship manager Ryanne Balintec said in a press statement.

Employee participation demonstrates how corporate matching programs can expand grassroots fundraising into organized community assistance.

PDRF will facilitate the distribution of essential supplies in coordination with local government units and communities, connecting private-sector resources with recovery needs.

Joe Gross

Allianz PNB Life president and chief executive officer 

What they're saying

Allianz PNB Life chief marketing officer Rozanne Magararu emphasized the company's commitment beyond insurance services.

“At Allianz, creating security and peace of mind goes beyond the protection we provide through our products. It is also about standing with communities during difficult moments and helping families regain a sense of stability as they recover and rebuild,” Magararu said.

Beyond financial protection

Allianz PNB Life, established in 2016 through a joint venture between Allianz Group and Philippine National Bank, has positioned community resilience among its sustainability priorities.

Its initiatives also support college-aged youth and single mothers, extending its social commitments beyond financial protection. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma