ANGARA� URGES� 'CORPORATE� PHILANTHROPY'

ANGARA� URGES� 'CORPORATE� PHILANTHROPY': "ANGARA URGES 'CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY'

MANILA, March 12, 2006 (BULLETIN) Sen. Edgardo J. Angara called yesterday on businesses and civil society to practice 'corporate philanthropy�� to help ease the health and hunger problems of the country, saying that 'the commitment to social responsibility must become a driving force for every company or business enterprise.��
Speaking before members of the Rotary Club�s largest district, District 3810, Angara called attention to the sweeping health and hunger issues plaguing the country.
'More than 15 percent of Filipino families have reported experiencing hunger at least once during the last few months. More than a quarter of all children in the country ultimately leads to stunted mental and physical growth, poor comprehension, and lower performance in school,�� he said"