TP, a global leader in digital business services, has been awarded the Gold Award for Community Support and Engagement at the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) Corporate Social Impact Awards. The award acknowledges the sustained community efforts of TP’s Citizen of the World Foundation in the Philippines. AmCham, an influential business organization, recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals who commit to creating positive change through social initiatives beyond profit-making.
“The AmCham Corporate Social Impact award affirms TP’s sustained mission to be a Force for Good in the Philippines and worldwide. Together with COTW and our partners in humanitarian initiatives, we will continue to transform lives and communities by bringing hope, security, and opportunities to those most in need,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines and COTW PH President.
Established in 2006, COTW focuses on helping underserved and vulnerable sectors of society, especially children and older people, by mobilizing TP’s leaders, clients, employees, and partners in humanitarian and cause-oriented initiatives.
In 2024 alone, COTW generated at least Php9 million ($161,000) in donations from employees, external donation drives, its e-commerce platform (COTW Store), and partnerships. Employee engagement is the primary driver of COTW’s sustained success as the foundation elevates TP employees’ pride, loyalty, and satisfaction. COTW has also successfully fostered a culture of volunteerism with 16,490 volunteer hours (nearly 60,000 from 2009 to 2024) dedicated to CSR efforts across 27 sites.
Through COTW, over 24,000 lives were benefited through 43 community activities in 2024. These activities range from supporting chronically ill children, caring for abandoned children, and aiding older people.
Apart from the aforementioned CSR initiatives, COTW engages in long-term collaborations to ensure sustainable results, such as supporting the Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) training centers that equip vulnerable youth with skills for employment. The project has mobilized Php5,000,000 in donations (Php10 million), impacting 944 vulnerable youths in rural areas in 2024.
TP continues its long-term support to the TP Village in Tanay, Rizal, providing housing units, community centers, and ongoing support for 100 families.
Furthermore, COTW’s Citizen of the Planet (COTP) initiative has supported TP’s environmental initiatives, including tree planting, coastal/river cleanups, and energy conservation efforts such as Monthly Earth Hour. COTW greatly contributed to TP’s sustainable achievements in 2024, notably a 46% reduction in carbon emissions per employee in its operations in the Philippines.
“This latest award is a huge honor that cements our place further in the IT-BPM industry, social progress, and national development. We take pride in what we do—from the selfless efforts made by COTW leaders and volunteers to the ongoing success of our programs and initiatives, such as our partnerships with LP4Y and the residents of our TP Village,” said Chief Executive Officer of TP in the Philippines, Rahul Jolly.
COTW has successfully upheld, and continues to uphold TP’s commitment to being a Force of Good for all the communities in which it operates. TP in the Philippines has consistently earned accolades from industry and government partners for its high-tech, high-touch, and high-standard programs. Earlier this year, the TP Skills Training to Employment Program (TP STEP), in partnership with the city government of Pasig, was recognized as a Grand Anvil Finalist and a Gold Anvil awardee by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines. TP STEP equips individuals from marginalized groups and communities with the necessary skills to thrive in the Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) industry.
Recently, TP in the Philippines was awarded as the Top Best Workplace in the Philippines list for the fourth consecutive year. The company has been the first and most consistently certified Great Place to Work® organization in the Philippines for the past seven years since 2018.
