PDP Cares

PDP Cares is the official, non political humanitarian arm of the ruling party in the Philippines, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino - Lakas ng Bayan (PDP–Laban).[1]

PDP Cares
Parent organization
PDP–Laban

The organization was conceptualized by former Senate President of the Philippines Koko Pimentel, who envisions an organization that embodies "preparedness, resiliency, and response"; dedicated and focused to help victims of natural and man-made calamities.[2]

On August 1, 2017, Senator Koko Pimentel, being the president of PDP–Laban, officially assigned Kathryna Yu-Pimentel as the chairperson of PDP Cares.[3]

The organization was officially launched on August 14, 2017 in Makati where the officers and members took their oath and pledged their commitment and dedication to aiding Filipinos.

To date, PDP Cares had been to some provinces in the Philippines conducting successful relief operations.[4][5][6][7]

References
  1. Leonen, J. (2018, August 15). In show of unity, PDP-Laban rallies behind PDP Cares. Inquirer.
  2. (2017, December 30)Koko Pimentel on PDP-Laban Cares Rappler
  3. Elemia, C. (2017, December 20). Meet Pimentel's 'life partner' leading PDP-Laban's humanitarian arm. Rappler.
  4. Villanueva, R. (2017, December 28). Aid to storm victims. PhilStar.
  5. Ferol, J. (2018, February 21). Relief goods tag-apod-apod sa Brgy. Alipao, Alegria, SDN nan PDP Cares. RMN.
  6. Crismundo, M. (2017, December 17). Gov’t teams extend aid to “Urduja” victims. Manila Bulletin.
  7. (2018, July 6). Tarlac City residents get free eyeglasses. Politiko.
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