Angat Buhay Foundation, incorporated as Angat Pinas, Inc.,[1] is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in the Philippines.[2] It was founded and officially launched on July 1, 2022, a day after its founder Leni Robredo's term as Vice President of the Philippines expired.[3][4][5]
Angat Pinas, Inc. | |
 Logo of the organization | |
| Formation | July 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Leni Robredo |
| Founded at | Quezon City, Philippines |
| Type | Nonprofit organization Non-governmental organization |
| Legal status | Foundation |
Region served |  Philippines |
| Fields | |
Executive director | Raffy Magno |
| Website | www |
The foundation aims to continue the anti-poverty and pandemic response programs started during Robredo's tenure as vice president, which all went under the same umbrella name of "Angat Buhay" (a Tagalog word meaning 'improve life's condition'; lit. 'Lift Life'). The foundation is focused on four key areas: health, education, food security, and disaster risk response.[6][7] It was launched with a two-day street party and art exhibit, the proceeds from which were made part of the foundation's program funds.[8] On June 30, 2022, the foundation announced that its first project would be a dormitory for the indigent students of Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) in Quezon.[9]
In July 2022, a statement by the Ateneo de Manila University announced that a new species of water scavenger beetle, discovered in Ifugao by Enrico Gerard Sanchez, will be named after Angat Buhay's anti-poverty program with the scientific name Anacaena angatbuhay.[10][11]
In an interview reported in the Harvard International Review on October 22, 2022, Robredo said that Angat Buhay during her term mobilized about a billion U.S. dollars. She said that Angat Buhay was present in over 300 communities and partnered with about 700 organizations.[12]
Authentic Bayanihan Spirit
editThe foundation's message of bayanihan is clear (with no claim to originality, according to Robredo): “Tutulong na rin lang, tumulong na nang maayos.” (If you are going to help, help well.)[13][14][15]
References
edit- ^ Galvez, Daphne (July 1, 2022). "SEC approves registration of Robredo's Angat Buhay program". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Gregorio, Xave (July 1, 2022). "Robredo's Angat Buhay launches with challenge to harness campaign energy into advocacy". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ "Former VP Robredo launches Angat Buhay NGO". Rappler. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Panti, Llanesca T. (July 1, 2022). "Robredo launches Angat Pinas, Inc. to aid communities". GMA News. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Pedrajas, Joseph (July 1, 2022). "'We should not lose what we started': Robredo launches NGO for Angat Buhay programs". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ "'A new chapter': Robredo launches Angat Buhay NGO". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Subingsubing, Krixia (July 1, 2022). "Robredo launches Angat Buhay Foundation". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ "Robredo to launch Angat Buhay on July 1 with street, art festival". CNN Philippines. June 28, 2022. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Puente, Beatrice (July 1, 2022). "Robredo launches foundation with emphasis on hope, sustaining efforts". News5. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ Noriega, Richa (July 14, 2022). "New species of water scavenger beetles discovered, named after Robredo's Angat Buhay program". GMA News. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ Ateneo Biodiversity Research Laboratory (July 14, 2022). "Angat Buhay beetle discovered using innovative lab-at-home set-up". Ateneo de Manila University. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
- ^ "Public Service in Pink: Interview with Leni Robredo". 3 February 2023.
- ^ Alviar, DC (October 29, 2024). "Angat Buhay: 'Don't ask if help is hard, ask if it's necessary'". Tutubi.ph. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Pinugu, Eleanor (March 18, 2024). "Lessons from Leni Robredo". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Cua, AJS (October 25, 2024). "Robredo activates Angat Bayanihan network for 'Kristine' victims". Manila Times. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
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