» Project: Give-A-Gift: Hernia
The annual operation for patients with hernia was held last August 23-24, 2008 serving a total of forty-five (45) male and female children. The said beneficiaries successfully underwent surgery conducted at the Philippine Children's Medical Center.

Kalusugan Karavan: Dagupan
The recently concluded medical mission in Dagupan City held last August 16, 2008, served a total of 1,820 indigent beneficiaries. The successful project was conducted in partnership with Pharex Health Corporation serving 916 adults and 875 children through free check-ups and medication. A pair of crutches, fifteen (15) folding canes and thirteen (13) wheelchairs were also given to qualified beneficiaries.

SPECIAL DONATION
Ten (10) computers were handed over to the following schools in Albay and Sorsogon. These were the same school beneficiaries of the Foundation's UHSK: Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project. The computers were donated by the ICT Department of the GMA Network, Inc.

- Bariw Elementary School in Bariw, Camalig Albay (2 Pieces)
- Sto. Domingo Central Elementary School Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon (3 Pieces)
- Prieto Diaz Elementary School, Prieto Diaz Sorsogon (3 Pieces)
- San Rafael Elementary School, San Rafael, Sorsogon (2 Pieces)


Sagip Dugtong Buhay 2008

The annual bloodletting project of the Foundation collected a total of 650 bags of blood donation (approximately 260,000 ccs of blood) from individuals and various organizations. Kapuso stars, Jolina Magdangal, Karylle, Tolits, Bea Binene and Pinoy Pop Superstar Mariciris Garcia graced the activity.

The "Sagip Dugtong Buhay" is also held in celebration of Ms. Mel C. Tiangco's (EVP, GMAKF) birthday. The generated blood donation is turned over to the Philippine National Red Cross, the sole beneficiary for this project.

» Project: Give-A-Gift: Feed A Child
The 120-day Give-A-Gift: Feed a Child Project was launched last August
23 - 24, 2008. This is the Foundation's second Feeding Program for the
year in partnership with the National Nutrition Council. 278 children
from Brgy. Citrus, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan are the beneficiaries
for the said project which aims to uplift the nutritional condition of
malnourished children.

» Project: OPERATION BAYANIHAN
TYPHOON 'FRANK'
The Kapuso Team served 2,500 families in Cotabato City last August 2-3, 2008. Families affected by the flashfloods brought about by the overflow of the Rio Grandes river due to the massive clogging of water lilies, received relief goods consisting of rice, noodles, canned goods and clothes.

TYPHOON KAREN
Last August 22-24, 2008, the GMAKF team immediately responded to the victims of typhoon Karen in Dingras, Ilocos Norte. The team was able to serve 1,000 families by distributing relief goods, clothing, candles and matches.

Lanao Del Norte: Armed Conflict
A total of 3,500 families were given relief goods and clothes by the GMAKF team in Lanao del Norte during the period of August 23 - 27, 2008. This is GMAKF's response to the need for assistance by displaced families brought about by the armed conflict between the MILF and government troops.

» Project: BISIG BAYAN
From July 25 to August 27, 2008 a total number of 896 walk-in indigent
patients were served through "Bisig Bayan," the Foundation's medical
assistance program. The Kapuso Foundation was able to provide for the
much needed medicines and laboratory exams of qualified and deserving
beneficiaries.

» Project: UNANG HAKBANG SA KINABUKASAN
June is Unang Hakbang sa Kinabukasan (UHSK) distribution month. Incoming grade one pupils in selected areas in Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and the NCR were provided new back packs complete with notebooks, pad papers, pencils, sharpener, and eraser.

» Project: Give-A-Gift: Feed A Child
July 30, 2008 marks the graduation of 243 children beneficiaries of the Give-A-Gift: Feed a Child project. Launched on February 15, 2008 the 120 day feeding project in Brgy. Sta. Ana Pateros probed to be successful in attaining its goal of improving the nutritional standing of the 243 children. Now, the children have reached the normal nutritional value and weight as prescribed by the National Nutrition Council.

On July 25, 2008 the foundations second feeding program of the year will be launched at Brgy. Citrus, San Jose del Monte. Here, 278 malnourished children will benefit from the 120 day feeding program of GAG: Feeding project.

» OPERATIONS BAYANIHAN: Fire response
July 22, 2008 the foundation responded to a fire in Brgy. 823 824 Zone 89, District V - Paco, Manila. . 500 families were given relief goods consisting of noodles, canned goods, water and clothes to the affected families. Aside from the relief goods distributed a "Soup Kitchen" was also readily available for the fire victims.

» List of areas affected by typhoon Frank:
Ilolio City( June 23-27, 2008)
Brgy. Calumay 275 families
Brgy. Danao 265 families
Brgy. Desamparados 671 families
Brgy. Pototan 455 families
Brgy. Mina 130 families
Brgy. Jibolo 460 families
TOTAL: 2, 256 families served

Antique(June 23-27, 2008)
Municipality ofSan Remigio
Brgy. Cadulunan 151 families

Municipality of Sibalom
Brgy. Sido-San Juan 77 families
Districts 1-4 91 families

Municipality of Laua-an
Brgy. Malawmawan 81 families
Brgy. Lindero 141 families
Brgy. Cadajug 91 families
Guisijan Parish 51 families
TOTAL: 683 families served

Aklan( June 23-27)
Old Buswang, Kalibo 800 families
Bulwang, Numancia 640 families
Rosario, Malinao 300 families
TOTAL: 1,740 families served

Roxas City ( June 23-27, 2008)
Culasi 381 families
Olotayan 260 families
TOTAL: 641 families served

Marinduque (June 25-27, 2008)
Buenavista 400 families
Torrijos 2370 families


Romblon(July 3-7, 2008)
Municipality of Corcuerra
Brgy. Mabini 55 families
Brgy. Alegria 352 families

Municipality of Calatrava
Brgy. Talisay 273 families
Brgy. Linao 267 families

Municipality of San Andres
Brgy. Tanagan 163 families
Brgy. Mabini 144 families
Brgy. Pag-alad 146 families

Municipality of Odiongan 100 families
TOTAL: 1, 500 families served


Aklan: (July 6-2008)

1,740 families were served by the foundation on July 6, 2008 in Aklan . Relief goods consisting of rice, noodles , canned goods and clothes with blankets were distributed in the area.

Aklan
Municipality of Numancia
Camansi norte 560 families
Camansi Sur 300 families
Pakhaw 440 families

Municipality of Madalag
Poblacion 650 families

New Washington 1 barangay
Poblacion 350 families
Bangsa
Cerrudo 200 families
TOTAL: 2, 500 families served
COTABATO CITY (July 17-19, 2008)

2,500 families affected by Typhoon Frank was also served in Cotabato City last July 17-19,2008.


• Kakar and Biniruan 471 families
• ND Village 651 families
• Pilot Elem. School 270 families
• Sero Elem. School 75 families
• J. Marquez Elem. School 201 families
• Don E. Sero Elem. School 88 families
• Tamontaka Elem. School 210 families
• Nearby Sulpicio Lines Cpd. 534 families


TOTAL: 2, 500 families served

» Project: OPERATIONS: BAYANIHAN TYPHOON FRANK
June 23 to July 19, 2008 Operation Bayanihan in response to the affected areas and families of typhoon Frank in Ilo-Ilo, Antique, Aklan, Roxas City , Marinduque, Romblon and Cotabato. 11,820 affected families affected by Typhoon Frank received relief goods consisting of rice, noodles , canned goods and clothes.