Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese lifestyle company, has made a significant donation of P30 million to the GMA Kapuso Foundation to aid families affected by a devastating earthquake in Mindanao.
The donation, announced on July 21, 2026, also includes two 20-foot container vans filled with new bedding, housewares, and clothing, valued at P7.5 million.
Collaborative Efforts for Disaster Relief
The Philippine government, through the Office of the First Lady and the Department of Tourism, facilitated the transfer of these donations. The Department of the Interior and Local Government played a crucial role in ensuring that the aid reached the families most in need.
The government, through the Office of the First Lady, introduced GMA Kapuso Foundation as a trusted organization that is responsible and effective in managing the delivery of support to those in need. That is why we decided to choose it.
Akio Nitori, Chairman and CEO of Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd.
- P30 million cash donation for temporary shelter pods in severely affected areas.
- Essential goods for 3,500 families with partially damaged homes.
The cash donation will specifically fund the construction of temporary shelter pods in several areas, including Malapatan and Alabel in Sarangani, and General Santos City.
Meanwhile, the material donations will benefit families in Malapatan, Glan, and other towns in Sarangani and South Cotabato.
Nitori is the biggest lifestyle company in Japan. Pareho tayong bansa na maraming disasters eh. And they're especially compassionate for victims like them.
Dita Angara-Mathay, Secretary of the Department of Tourism
Annette Gozon-Valdes, GMA Senior Vice President, expressed gratitude for the support, stating, "Nagpapasalamat tayo and we promise to execute their donation to the best of our ability."
For those interested in supporting the GMA Kapuso Foundation's ongoing projects, donations can be made through various local banks and online platforms.