International Bazaar Foundation celebrates night of thanksgiving

TWENTY-TWO donors of the International Bazaar Foundation Inc. (IBF) were honored during an appreciation dinner, hosted by its board of trustees, led by IBF Chairman Pamela Louise Manalo and IBF President Betty Ang at the Manila Hotel.

As the guest of honor, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo graced the occasion with his presence.

The IBF honored and recognized the invaluable support and generous contribution of its partners, who continually supported its mission to help change the lives of marginalized groups by generating charitable capital and providing services that would contribute to the health and well-being of the communities it served.

International Bazaar Foundation recognizes 22 donors in a night of celebration at the Manila Hotel. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo (seated, center) graces the event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

One of the foundation's flagship initiatives was its scholarship program, which sponsored the schooling of deserving children within communities, particularly those in the lower income brackets.

Aside from this, the IBF's focus was also on improving the lives of the vulnerable populations through outreach programs with charity institutions that had been IBF's beneficiaries for more than a decade.

IBF Chairman Manalo stated in her welcoming remarks: «With your unwavering support, we are crafting a future brimming with promise. Your contributions serve as a cornerstone in our journey toward meaningful change, and we are honored to walk this path hand in hand with you.»

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The IBF was a nonprofit fundraising institutional foundation, established in 1966.

With over 57 years of dedicated service, the IBF remained committed to its vision of supporting disadvantaged sectors of the population through charitable activities and fostering stronger bonds within the diplomatic community in Manila.