Bhanu Choudhrie’s C&C Alpha Group donates for ‘Yolanda’ relief

DELHI/NCR, India - Dec. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Working towards a noble cause C&C Alpha Group, a globally acclaimed Private Equity Firm has aided typhoon affected people with a donation of $200,000 (P8,888,098 approximately). The Philippine’s embassy in London hosted an event to make an official announcement about their grants, which will be handed over to Sagip Kapamilya. The event was held on Thursday, December 19, 2013.

This contribution has been estimated to be the biggest cash contribution made by any single entity, based in the UK. As the typhoon had hit the country last month; the Philippines have been appealing for global aids to fund its rehab operations. Their embassy in London has been organizing various events and grant ceremonies, post the disaster, to help the country recuperate quickly.

Mr. Bhanu Choudhrie, executive director and Mr. Cherian Thomas, CEO of the company, personally attended the event and supported the Philippines Community. The Consul General of the embassy, Mr. Senen Mangalile greeted them with a warm welcome at the event. He expressed his gratitude by acknowledging the support given by the UK government and entire international community. He remarked that Philippines appreciates the global endowments, which have been proof that the community does not stand alone in dealing with this catastrophe.

The representatives from C&C Alpha Group expressed their concern and said that they want to be a part of the rehabilitation efforts, ongoing in the region. Lourielee Garcia, Executive VP of C&C Alpha Group and a UK based Filipino expressed her gratitude towards her employer’s generosity towards her native land. Adding to it, she said that this gesture further emphasizes the company’s standing, as a socially responsible conglomerate. C&C Alpha Group has always believed in giving back to the community, wherever it can.

Philippines was hit by typhoon Hiayan (locally known as Yolanda) in November, which has been recorded as the world’s strongest typhoon ever registered to hit the land. The typhoon wrecked lives of approximately 11 million people.

The Sagip Kapamilya is a philanthropic organization of the ABS-CBN Foundation and is committed to work towards the betterment of society.  It is dedicated to provide food and non-food relief to those who are struck by natural calamities, in the Philippines.