The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) will convene its Davao Convention on February 3 and 4, 2027, at Northtown Pavilion in Davao City to move Mindanao from disaster relief to lasting resilience in agriculture, fisheries and other industries through collaborative corporate citizenship efforts.

Held under the theme “Raising the Bar, Together!”, the convention will bring together companies, foundations, local governments and community groups to agree on shared measures of preparedness and recovery, and to show programs that work.

The gathering follows successive disasters that affected communities and local industries in

Mindanao, the country’s food basket. Twin earthquakes struck off Davao Oriental in October 2025. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake followed on June 8, 2026, off Balut Island and Sarangani. A month later, heavy monsoon rains, worsened by Typhoon Inday, caused severe flooding in BARMM and SOCCKSARGEN. Agriculture and fisheries were among the first sectors hit.

For LCF, the answer lies in preparation. “Relief matters after a disaster, but resilience has to be built before the next one. Mindanao’s farmers, fisherfolk and small businesses should be able to recover faster, and that takes all of us in the corporate and public sector working on the same measures,” said Shem Jose Garcia, Chairperson of LCF.

The urgency is sharper as Mindanao’s growth gathers pace. The region is a rising hub for

infrastructure, tourism and business, and communities need to be equipped to keep up through education, skills training and social welfare. The convention will therefore focus on

preparedness over response: stronger farming and fishing livelihoods, and safety nets that keep pace with the region’s growth.

LCF will also recognize those already doing this work through its Medal of Recognition, which honors good corporate citizenship among non-LCF members, whether businesses, enterprises or corporate foundations. It is given to projects implemented as social good initiatives for the sectors and communities most in need across the country.

Disaster Resilience is one of seven thematic areas open for entries, along with Arts and Culture, Education, Enterprise Development, Environment, Financial Inclusion and Health. Projects undertaken between January 2025 and December 2026 are eligible.

The call for entries opens in the second week of January 2027. Details and updates are

available on the official website at lcf.org.ph and Facebook page of LCF. (PR)