Themed Building Hope, the initiative had senior executives roll up their sleeves in a heartwarming service activity, aimed at giving back to the community that has long been part of TP’s corporate social responsibility journey.
TP in the Philippines, spearheaded by its Senior Leadership Team, dedicated a full day of community service at its TP Village in Tanay, Rizal, coinciding with the company’s 29th year of operations in the country.
TP, through Citizen of the World (COTW) Foundation, its official corporate social responsibility arm, partnered with a non-government organization to help residents who were devastated and displaced by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) in 2009. With support from the global Teleperformance Group, TP volunteers started building the TP Village in 2010 and has since become a thriving community for lives rebuilt and restored. To this day, it continues to symbolize the company’s unwavering commitment to social impact and inclusive growth.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Rahul Jolly and Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson, the celebration, which was dubbed Building Hope, featured communal activities where volunteers repainted the village’s houses and spent a moment with children who were given their own canvases to paint as well. With eagerness and enthusiasm, the leadership team pledged new commitments of support and enjoyed a “Boodle Fight” (communal lunch) with the families and children, celebrating camaraderie, humility and a shared sense of purpose.
“As leaders at TP, it’s important we engage with our community. This humbles us, keeps us grounded, and instills in us compassion for others, especially those who need it most. I am so proud of our Philippines leadership team - we are all part of the TP family that believes in giving back, and in passionately building a sustainable future,” said Jolly.
This journey started 15 years ago when Tanay was considered strongly impacted by Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana). Since TP helped build the Village, the organization’s volunteer efforts have been able to help rebuild the lives of 99 families who now oversee the community through the Kapitbahayan neighborhood association. Through TP’s inarguable strength in numbers, the organization was able to construct 100 houses, provide one community center for leisure and entertainment, and provide growth and development opportunities for 55 of the village’s youth, and 145 children.
“Seeing how much this community has developed in 15 years is absolutely amazing! The thriving village of today shows the power of coming together, united with a purpose to leverage the work that we do in making a lasting positive impact in people’s lives. One of my favorite things about the TP Village is seeing the community’s children growing up and making their lives better. I remember seeing some of these children back then when they were just two feet tall; they are now adults with jobs, some even have their own families! This growth only reaffirms my belief that the social impact this project has is truly measurable,” Johnson said.
Taking full advantage of the moment and impact that the experience has created among the participants, the TP leaders gathered to share their personal insights. Collectively, they’ve expressed their continued commitment to being a Force of Good for the community by implementing various programs for TP’s adopted communities. Among these commitments include a Community Building & Governance of the TP Village neighborhood association; Food Sufficiency and Sustainability which promotes hydroponics gardening and backyard farming training; Livelihood and Entrepreneurship; Education; and Community Health. Said programs are all geared to help the village residents become sustainable and self-sufficient toward long-term gains.
“More than just houses, we are building homes, hope, dreams, and a future where nobody gets left behind. Truly, the TP Village stands as a symbol of unity, resilience, and transformation,” Jolly added.
