Capital One Philippines drives community support through clean water and education initiatives

Capital One Philippines continues to invest in community development, as part of its efforts to elevate the future workforce through initiatives focused on education, health and safety, and financial literacy.  The organization recently mobilized critical disaster relief alongside its long-standing academic programs, demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility that extends far beyond the workplace.

Mayon Volcano Disaster Relief and Clean Water Access

Residents filling their water jugs with potable water from emergency water systems in the aftermath of the eruption

Following the eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay, Capital One Philippines partnered with Planet Water Foundation to provide critical clean water access to heavily affected areas. The eruption caused widespread disruption and severe ashfall, contaminating local water sources for approximately 280,000 people and forcing thousands to flee to temporary evacuation centers.

To deliver immediate relief, an AquaBlock Emergency Water System was installed at Tandarora Community Center in Guinobatan, Albay. This system can produce 700 liters of potable water per hour to support up to 6,000 people.

Meanwhile, a total of 300 AquaSafe Water Filter & Hygiene Station systems were distributed across families in the evacuation center in Bariw Elementary School in Camalig, the remote community of Tandarora in Guinobatan and the Mi-isi farming community in Daraga, with each system delivering safe water alongside integrated handwashing stations. 

Championing Local Education

Julie Larano (left) and Jen Chiu (right) from Capital One Philippines receive one of the Most Outstanding Stakeholders awards from Department of Education (DepEd) representative Diana Topacio during the recognition ceremony.

In recognition of its sustained commitment to youth empowerment, Capital One Philippines was honored as one of the Most Outstanding Stakeholders by the Department of Education–Cavite for its water tower donations and hygiene education initiatives together with Planet Water Foundation. The company also received the Busilak Award from the Department of Education–Laguna for its outstanding contributions and support for local learners, which include providing mental and financial wellness workshops and sponsoring the repair of school water towers to ensure continued access to clean and safe drinking water.

To date, Capital One Philippines’ educational initiatives supported five schools in Laguna benefiting a total of 3,000 beneficiaries with school supplies, hygiene kits, water tower repairs, and wellness workshops. Simultaneously, the Cavite deployment reached 21 schools and over 24,000 beneficiaries, focusing on clean water infrastructure and hygiene education.

“We are committed to rolling out programs that secure clean water and champion education,” said Raoul Teh, Head of Country at Capital One Philippines. “Our hope is to see every student and community gain access to healthier lives, better opportunities for learning, and the supportive environment they need to succeed.”

This community-focused work reflects the same culture that has earned the organization industry acclaim. Capital One Philippines was recently named the #2 Best Workplaces in the Philippines, recognized as the #2 Best Workplaces in the  IT-BPM industry, included in Asia’s Best Workplaces list, and marked its fourth consecutive Great Place to Work® certification.

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About Capital One Philippines

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) is a leading technology-based financial services company with $475.8 billion in deposits and $669.0 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company operates as a premier global payments provider and diversified financial institution, delivering a broad suite of products and consumer lifestyle and shopping experiences through its Credit Card, Consumer Banking including its Global Payment Network, and Commercial Banking lines of business. As the only major U.S. bank to migrate entirely to the public cloud, Capital One leverages proprietary data and advanced analytics to democratize financial tools across its primary markets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Capital One Philippines (https://capitalonecareers.com.ph/) supports Capital One US and Canada Card, Commercial Bank and Retail Bank businesses.

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