Hope and Light: DigiPlus, BingoPlus Foundation Delivers Resilience in Action in South Luzon

DigiPlus Interactive, through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation,

continued efforts in promoting resilience in vulnerable communities by bringing its

KabuhayanPLUS program in South Luzon regions. Anchoring on disaster response

and sustainable livelihood, the Foundation delivered solar solutions in Mangyan

Indigenous People (IP) communities in Mindoro and financial assistance to typhoon

victims in Bicol Region as part of post-disaster recovery initiatives.

Lighting Up IP Communities of Mindoro

Bright lights and bright smiles spread across the Mangyan Indigenous People (IP)

community as BingoPlus Foundation trekked the mountains of Manalansay, Oriental

Mindoro to provide solar lights and solar generators in response to Samahan ng

Magbubukid ng Manaul or SaMa Manaul’s request for assistance to solve their

electricity problems.

According to IP residents of Manaul, the lack of electricity has impacted their ability to

maximize hours to produce their handicraft and other forms of livelihood. Children must

also study despite the dark, reading by the furnace or with only a flashlight.

Communications is also dependent on the ability to travel to the town proper to charge

mobile phones. “Even if I want to finish my work, I can’t because I can only work until there is light. As a mother, it really pains me to see my kids not being able to accomplish their

requirements in school because it’s too dark to work at night,” said Liza Gayot, who’s

been a long-time resident of Manaul. “I’m thankful for BingoPlus Foundation because

you are the light of our life and home,” said Gayot. “After 20 years, we finally have lights

in our own homes,” she added.

Bringing Hope to Typhoon Victims in Bicol Region

Meanwhile, BingoPlus Foundation concluded its commitment to provide financial

assistance to bereaved families of Super Typhoon Kristine, as part of a Php37 Million

pledge initiated since November 2024. From January to February 2025, the Foundation

collaborated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field

Office V in Bicol Region to provide financial aid to 74 affected families from Camarines

Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes and Masbate.

The DSWD also donated family food packs, drinking water, hygiene supplies and first

aid kits. The turnover ceremony held in Pili, Camarines Sur was joined by DSWD

Assistant Secretary for Regional Operations Paul Ledesma and DSWD Bicol Regional

Director Norman Laurio.

“Our hearts go out to all the families affected by Typhoon Kristine,” said Angela Camins-

Wieneke, Executive Director of BingoPlus Foundation. “While the typhoon has since

passed, the loss of loved ones – many of whom were breadwinners – is an additional

burden to bear in the journey to recovery.” According to beneficiaries, the financial

assistance of Php250,000 will be used not only for house repairs, but also to sustain the

education of orphaned children and daily household needs of families left behind.

About DigiPlus Interactive Corp.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It

introduced leading platforms BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, widely known for their engaging

experiences in interactive gaming and sports entertainment. DigiPlus also operates

PeryaGame, Tongits+, and GameZone, with more to come. For more information, visit:

www.digiplus.com.ph.