It was four months since Typhoon Yolanda devastated Visayas. I still remember the emotion that I felt during that time that made me write an article calling our brethren to help the victims.
The aftermath is still being felt by the victims up to this moment. It's never easy to start over again. But there are organizations, agencies, and civilians who help make it possible for the victims to stand up again and rebuild what is lost.
Rebuilding Program in Yolanda-hit Cities Expected to be Complete in 2014
The aftermath is still being felt by the victims up to this moment. It's never easy to start over again. But there are organizations, agencies, and civilians who help make it possible for the victims to stand up again and rebuild what is lost.
Rebuilding Program in Yolanda-hit Cities Expected to be Complete in 2014
Manila, Philippines – Bosch today announced its ongoing efforts with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild community facilities in Visayan cities that were affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Dubbed Tindog Pilipinas, the reconstruction project is part of Bosch's commitment to education and community development, and will focus on construction of schools and barangay centers that were destroyed by the typhoon.
Serving as the conduit organization for the Tindog Pilipinas project, Primavera - the foundation established by Bosch to support youth development initiatives worldwide - has raised a total of €174,000 largely from Robert Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany and contributions from Bosch employees across the globe. In tandem with long-term building partner Habitat for Humanity, Bosch will use the funds to construct six multi-purpose centers, three school buildings, and three libraries in Central and Eastern Visayas by the end of the year. Areas that will benefit from this effort are Daanbantayan and Medellin in Cebu, as well as Tacloban, Palo, Alang-alang and Tanauan in Leyte.
In February, President of Robert Bosch Southeast Asia Martin Hayes and Robert Bosch Inc. (Philippines) Managing Director Andrew Powell inspected and selected the rebuilding project’s target reconstruction locations in the Visayas region. They were joined by former Bosch Philippines Managing Director and current Robert Bosch Limited (Thailand) Managing Director Joseph Hong.
"The damage brought on by Typhoon Yolanda has spurred global action to reestablish communities and bring hope to the Filipino nation," said Andrew Powell, Managing Director, Robert Bosch Philippines. “We are overwhelmed by the response of our company, having received donations from virtually every Bosch organization in the world. Bosch will work alongside the Filipino community to further rehabilitate the severely affected areas and provide sustainable support, specifically for schools.”
Tindog Pilipinas will also engage Bosch's local pool of associates to aid in the yearlong initiative. This coming May, employees of Bosch will take part in site clearing to pave the way for the the construction of target structures in Cebu and Leyte. Bosch will work with Habitat for Humanity to complete as many structures as possible, equipping workers with Bosch power tools to help fast-track the construction and aim for turnover of key facilities in time for the upcoming school year in June.
“Our collaboration with Bosch is a great leap towards a better Filipino community. By providing long-term, sustainable solutions to the devastated learning environments in Visayas, we are able to make an impact to the youth and extend opportunities for a brighter future,” said Habitat for Humanity Philippines CEO Charlie Ayco.
Typhoon Yolanda, a category five storm that struck the country in November 2013, caused catastrophic damage to hundreds of buildings, power supplies, roads, and several thousands who were left homeless.
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About Bosch in the Philippines
Robert Bosch Inc. (Philippines) is a 100% subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), one of the world’s largest privately owned industrial corporations. In the Philippines, Bosch is active in the businesses of Power Tools, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Original Equipment, Security Systems, and Thermotechnology. Additionally, the Packaging Technology and Drive &Control Technology (Bosch Rexroth) divisions are represented through appointed local agents. In 2012, Bosch in the Philippines generated sales of USD 28.8 million (22 million euros) and employed about 200 associates. Today, Bosch continues to build its nationwide network of being a responsible provider of innovative and beneficial technologies to the Philippines. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com.ph or https://www.facebook.com/BoschPhilippines.
About Bosch worldwide
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, its roughly 281,000 associates generated sales of 46.4 billion euros in 2013 (Note: due to a change in the legal rules governing consolidation, the 2013 figures can only be compared to a limited extent with the 2012 figures). Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2013, Bosch applied for some 5,000 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.”
Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com and http://twitter.com/BoschPresse
Acknowledgement
Jinny Jacaria / Thea Geronimo
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