The Print For Smiles Project allows photographers to contribute to a worthy case.  Photographers purchase discounted large format prints from Canon and this serves as their donation to Operation Smile.  The project generated more than 200 percent more than the target for the year 2010.  

In Canon Marketing (Philippines) Inc. (CMP) and Canon Information Technology Philippines, Inc. (CI-Tech) have donated P152,000 to Operation Smile Philippines. Operation Smile said the amount will subsidize the cost of at least 10 surgical operations. Operation Smile is an international group which helps children born with cleft lips and palates by providing assistance for reconstructive surgery.

“Canon is looking forward to more projects to benefit Operation Smile Philippines,” said CMP CEO Alan Chng. “I believe that smiles are integral to life, especially with our commitment to delighting our customers.” The donation was generated through three separate activities: The Print for Smiles Program, the Canon Tiendesitas Sale, and an internal donation from CI-Tech.

“What Canon did was something very engaging because they got their customers to help the cause,” said Operation Smile president and executive director Bobby Manzano. “The beautiful thing was that Canon was able to raise funds. At the same time, they were able to raise awareness of Operation Smile,” he said.
Canon intends to continue the Print For Smiles Program in the year 2011 as customers are still requesting for this activity. More Photographers and families want to have excellent quality prints that also contribute to a greater purpose.
Since 2007 when Canon sponsored ten (10) operations, the company has continued to support the efforts of Operation Smile and their medical missions.

Canon Marketing Philippines created this disaster relief project to respond to crisis and calamities. The project aims to generate support and create awareness from partners, customers and employees. It was initiated in the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy back in 2009.
Urgent needs during a calamity include basic necessities and monetary donations. Canon addresses each issue and concern as unique,  collecting relevant information and sharing this with the employees. Employees are able to provide both monetary and in kind donations.   Various sub-projects are implemented to address each distinctive problem or issue.
  

CPR-Typhoon Ondoy deployed manpower services, waived service feeds and cut part costs for clients hit by severe flooding.  Many corporate customers such as Unilever were badly affected and they were able to resume operations quickly with the help of the support we provided to their Canon copier machines. As many as eighteen (18) machines were salvaged from Unilever’s two sites in Paco, Manila and Manggahan, Pasig City.

“They have been very fast in responding to Unilever’s requent when we underwent disaster recovery after Typhoon Ondoy,” said Unilever IT country head Farida Ferraris-Limpoco, “They have been a true partner of Unliever and without question, it was one of the most seamless transitions of assets we have ever experienced..”

Monetary donations are coursed through the Philippine National Red Cross to ensure proper distribution and allocation for relief areas.  In kind donations are brought to relief centers through volunteer Canon employees and other partners who are well equipped in the distribution and organization of such activities.
Canon Marketing Philippines, Inc. and Canon Information Technologies, Inc. continues to work together to provide more support for various causes

In the spirit of Kyosei to work together to achieve more good, employees are motivated to contribute to the relief efforts by collecting ang gathering donations, relief goods and also assisting in the distribution. 
CMP Employee Donations are collected after each disaster and turned over to the Philippine National Red Cross along with corporate donations.
Employee volunteers trekked to affected areas in the aftermath of Typhoon Pedring and Quiel in 2011. 

Canon employees were tasked to help Gawad Kalinga finish 10 homes located in Mandaluyong City in 2007, part of the 10th year anniversary of Canon in the Philippines.


Gawad Kalinga (GK) translated in English means to “to give care”, and it is an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but in the world. GK’s vision for the Philippines is a slum-free, squatter-free nation through a simple strategy of providing land for the landless, homes for the homeless, food for the hungry and as a result providing dignity and peace for every Filipino.  

  

Golden Acres is an institution that cares for senior citizens aged 60 and above who are abandoned, neglected or in dire need. Canon provided the senior citizens with food, other basic necessities and spent invaluable quality time to partake in their words of wisdom.

Nayon Ng Kabataan is a residential institution for abused, orphaned, abandoned, neglected and exploited children between the ages of 7 to 17 years old in Mandaluyong City.  They also take in children with behaviorial problems whose needs are not met by their parents or guardians.  The visit entails a program of activities that would support the well being and provide delight to these children.