The GMA Kapuso Foundation has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to enhance disaster response initiatives through the Operation Bayanihan project.
This collaboration, announced on July 16, 2026, seeks to accelerate the delivery of essential relief services to communities impacted by natural disasters in the Philippines.
Optimizing Disaster Response Efforts
Ang layunin talaga natin dito is mapabilis ang paghahatid ng ating mga relief goods and services, lalo na sa mga syudad.
Rikki Escudero-Catibog, EVP and COO of GMA Kapuso Foundation
Rikki Escudero-Catibog, the foundation's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the goal of the partnership: to expedite the provision of relief goods and services, particularly in urban areas.
The PNP will play a crucial role by ensuring security and transportation support in areas it oversees during emergency situations.
PNP Chief Directorial Staff PltGen. Neri Vincent Ignacio noted that this collaboration showcases the police force's commitment to community service.
Ito ’yung nararamdaman na kung saan ito na ’yung human side ng Philippine National Police sa ating mga kababayan.
PltGen. Neri Vincent Ignacio, PNP Chief Directorial Staff
- GMA Kapuso Foundation's Operation Bayanihan project
- PNP’s role in securing and transporting relief goods
For those interested in supporting the GMA Kapuso Foundation's initiatives, donations are accepted through various banks and platforms, including Metrobank, Land Bank, and GCash.