IDFI gets P1.1M donation for Dinagyang '08
Financial donations for Dinagyang 2008 finally started to come in following the recent disclosure of Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) executives that they still lack funds for the big event.
IDFI executive director Ben Jimena revealed over the weekend that they already received P1 million from Emperador Brandy and another P100,000 from Jollibee Foods Corporation.
Jimena said Jollibee's donation is divided in the form of cash and goods. Jollibee's P50,000 worth of meals will be provided to the tribes which do not have subsidy from the foundation.
Emperador Brandy, on the other hand, will have a bigger exposure of their products during the week long activities.
In addition, Jollibee will sell Dagoy dolls souvenir item in all their outlets. One can buy a Dagoy doll for P350 for every value meal purchased from Jollibee outlets.
Jimena said the financial donations from Emperador Brandy and Jollibee is a big help to the financial needs of the foundation for its activities. They are hoping to receive more financial donations from big companies and individuals whom they have asked for help.
The two telecommunications companies, Smart and Globe, are expected to hand in their pledge of P1,250,000 each on the 20th of January. The two used to be the main source of financial assistance of the foundation.
For this year, the foundation needs some P12,750,000 to finance all its activities. With the financial crisis they are facing, the foundation prioritized the subsidy of the 15 competing tribes. The subsidy reached P3,250,000.