Resilience in the face of adversity, an undertaking that the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) has been carrying out especially during this trying time of the COVID-19 pandemic. RAFI continues to prove its resilience through adversity by adapting to the new normal.
RAFI had their first Virtual General Assembly held last August 24, 2020 via Zoom. RAFInians remain to be on a work-from-home arrangement. The assembly aimed to bring hope and give everyone a deeper knowledge on what to expect as the “new normal” awaits. Over 1,700 employees gathered virtually in celebrating RAFI’s milestones.
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Riella Christa Mae Guioguio highlighted how RAFInians continued to remain steadfast in fulfilling its mission to the community. She introduced new strategies to be cascaded across all its program units and support teams. “RAFI with the approval of Board of Trustees shall implement these three new major strategies to cushion the impact of the crisis. This will enable us to adapt successfully, find opportunities to grow, and evolve through: Digital Transformation, Empowering Employees, and Strengthening Partnerships,” shared Guioguio. RAFI’s overall mission to support economic, social, and physical well-being is the core structure and framework of these new strategies.
Various program units presented their accomplishments, plans, and initiatives for the year 2020 through audio-video presentations with various virtual collaborations. It showcased another skillset of creativity acquired over the quarantine period.
President Dominica Chua closed the morning celebration with a message of hope and wisdom, welcoming openness as we change our lifestyle, routine, and perspective. “It is my belief that RAFInians will put their best effort forward to pivot our mission to an unparallel level. We will not retreat, but instead we will come back stronger than the setback,” she shared.
The second half of the general assembly was filled with fun and entertainment. Virtual activities such as: online photo contest and online singing contest was led by the RAFI Engagement Team. Winners of the online photo contest were Paul Aldrin Villamora (individual category) and RAFI MFI Sorsogon Branch (group category). Meanwhile, Jojo Santiago from the RAFI MFI Calbayog 1 Branch won the online singing contest.
The ability to bounce back from adversity is the greatest shift one can make in these challenging times. With the #1HappyRAFI culture, RAFI remains optimistic and stronger to building more resilient community that is ready to BUGSAY!
