Berjaya Philippines, led by Country Manager Paul Soo, formally turned over the houses in Berjaya GK Village in Upper Bolonsiri, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City. 200 homes were turned over to families who were greatly affected by Typhoon Sendong. Berjaya GK Village sits on a two-hectare property and was built in cooperation with the local government of CDO led by Mayor Vicente Emano and the City Council. Throughout the two-month construction period, Berjaya officials and employees took time to volunteer to paint the structures which are now homes to some 700 individuals.
Berjaya Philippines is one of the first companies to respond to the needs of the typhoon victims. As soon as Berjaya Group’s founder Tan Sri Dato Seri Vincent Tan knew about the disaster, Berjaya Philippines reached out to Gawad Kalinga and committed to build 200 homes.
Photo shows Berjaya Philippines Country Manager Paul Soo (center) handing over the scale model of a home to Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente Emano (2nd from right) and witnessed by, from left: Gawad Kalinga Executive Director Jose Luis Oquinena, Berjaya Director Tan Eng Hwa, and GK Provincial Head Dr. Jun del Fierro (far right).