Vicsal Foundation, Inc. - Philippines

23/11/2025

18/11/2025

Sharing the same goal of standing with the victims of the recent calamities, Vicsal Foundation, Incorporated (VSF), together with the officers and representatives of the Metro Gaisano Group of Companies and Vicsal Foundation Scholars Alumni gathered at the Cebu City Hall to turn-over 1M-worth of in-kind donations. The donations were received by Hon. Mayor Nestor Archival (center).

The team was led by VSF's Vice President for External Affairs, Mr. Marco Eric G. Ang de Leon (after Mr. Choi). He was accompanied by (from leftmost to right) Beneluxe representatives, Thesa Sala and Dhan Ranggas, Bayan Movers' General Manager, Joey Herrera, VSF Scholar Alumni Kenneth Lim, Metro Retail's AVP for Marketing, Ms. Rosita Jose, HT Land's Project Director, Mr. Gilbert Ang, VSF's Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, Atty. Vincent Tomaneng, Wealthbank's Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Sung Hyun Choi, Metro Retail's Real Estate Head, Mr. Clifford Garcia, VSF Scholar Alumni, Ms. Happy Mariel Lim, and VSF's Executive Director, Ms. Ana Marie Into.

The donation has been made possible through the support of VSF's generous affiliates, benefactors, and donors.

Assisting VSF's relief operation is Bayan Movers' trucking services and Metro Colon.

18/11/2025

17/11/2025

November 15, 2025.

Vicsal Foundation, Incorporated (VSF), met with Cebu Archbishop Most Rev. Fr. Alberto "Abet" Uy to donate 500,000.00 pesos and two large tents to the Cebu Archdiocese. This is to support the Archdiocese's assistance to the parishes which were severely affected by the recent calamities. VSF recognizes the indespensable role of the church in spiritually guiding the affected communities in their road to recovery.

Present during the turnover are the Board Trustees, Ms. Margaret Gaisano Ang, Mr. Marco Eric G. Ang de Leon, and Ms. Jennifer Musni. They were accompanied by VSF's Corporate Secretary and Chief Legal Counsel, Atty. Vincent Tomaneng, and Metro Retail's Credit and Collection Head, Ms. Janet Lim.

With evident hospitality, Most Rev. Fr. Abet Uy exchanged a lighthearted conversation among the representatives. VSF thanks the Archbishop's office for cordially accommodating their visit.

06/11/2025

First Part of the 3rd Wave of Relief Operations. Holding steadily on VSF's mission of standing with the survivors of the calamities that hit Cebu.

We thank the Cebu Province and the Office of Gov. Pam Baricuatro for warmly welcoming our team. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to our dearest affiliates, benefactors, snd donors whose generosity and support made our relief operations possible.

06/11/2025

28/10/2025

VICSAL FOUNDATION EXTENDS P1.1M AID TO QUAKE-HIT NORTHERN CEBU, WITH MORE RELIEF UNDERWAY

Vicsal Foundation, Inc. (VSF), the corporate foundation of the Vicsal and Metro Gaisano Group of Companies, has launched two waves of relief operations to support families affected by the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu.

More than P1.1 million from VSF’s relief assistance fund have been allocated to aid 2,500 families across the hardest-hit Barangays of Bogo City, Borbon, San Remigio, Medellin, and Daanbantayan.

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26/10/2025

Vicsal Foundation, Inc. (VSF), the corporate foundation of the Vicsal and Metro Gaisano Group of Companies, has launched two waves of relief operations to support families affected by the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Northern Cebu.

12/10/2025

October 10, 2025.

Loaded with packed relief goods and good spirits, the team of volunteers from Vicsal Foundation (VSF) and Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) traveled to Northern Cebu, across Bogo City and the four municipalities of Borbon, San Remigio, Medellin, and Daan Bantayan to distribute the relief goods to the following barangays:
1. Brgy. Bongdo Gua, Borbon
2. Brgy. Gairan, Bogo City
3. Brgy. Bagtik, San Remigio
4. Brgy. Dalingding Sur, Medellin
5. Brgy. Dalingding, Daan Bantayan

Numbered at 2,000, each relief pack contains food, non-food, and hygiene items for each affected family.

The successful and organized distribution of relief goods to the aforementioned barangays have been made possible through the team's close coordination with the Municipalities and respective barangays, as well as the cooperation of Metro Bogo.

Indeed, the spirit of charity and love for humanity served as the team's beacon of hope that no distance nor fear of uncertainty can dim.

12/10/2025

In its sustained efforts to stand with the survivors of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu, Vicsal Foundation (VSF), with the support of its affiliates, partners, and donors, has organized a second wave of relief operations for the affected families residing in Northern Cebu, particularly in the City of Bogo, and the municipalities of Borbon, San Remigio, Medellin, and Daan Bantayan.

With a target benificiary of 2,000 families, the task may have sounded daunting, but with a strong sense of community and charity, VSF's preparation for the distribution of relief goods to the aforementioned communities have been accomplished remarkably well.

On October 9, 2025, VSF personnel, scholars, and Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) personnel altogether packed a total of 2,000 relief packs for the families in Northern Cebu. The packing of relief goods has also been generously assisted by Metro Mandaue.

With the survivors' welfare in mind, these volunteers spared no time in idleness, instead, they lent their strength and time for the mission of relief assistance distribution on October 10, 2025.

06/10/2025

After the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Northern Cebu, VICSAL Foundation, Incorporated immediately provided relief packs to the families of the affected areas in coordination with the Cebu Province (donations coursed through the Capitol) and local residents in Bogo City, Cebu. At least 500 beneficiaries received assistance.

The distribution was made possible through the efforts of Metro Danao, Metro Bogo, and the Vicsal Foundation Scholars. 💚

16/06/2025

Vicsal Foundation, Inc is pleased to announce the final list of qualified VSF College scholars for SY 2025-2026! 💚🩷

As a VSF scholar, they will get to enjoy the following;
▪️ FULL Payment of Tuition and other School Fees per semester as billed by the school;
▪️ Monthly allowance of Php 3,000.00;
▪️ Book Allowance of Php 3,000.00 per semester;
▪️ Graduation fee reimbursement up to Php2,000.00; and
▪️ Attendance to Education-related activities such as Scholars’ Annual gathering, Graduation party, Community Outreach activities, Jobfairs for scholar-graduates, and any other Value-formation/leadership workshops or trainings organized by VSF.

Congratulations scholars! Welcome to VSF Family.🫶 🥰