Last January 24, 2026, Bootstrap.ph had the privilege of supporting the Annual Community Shared Responsibility initiative organized by Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn in partnership with GetHired. The outreach was held at Gulod Elementary School in Cabuyao, Laguna, where we spent the day with 100 children from the Railway Community, aged 4 to 12 years old.
On paper, our contribution was simple, we donated toys and books for the kids. But for me, personally, the experience meant so much more.
I didn’t come from a well-off family. Looking back, I realized something that stayed with me the entire day:
I was once that kid.
I remember lining up whenever the government distributed free items, hoping there would still be something left when it was my turn. Standing there now, on the other side, seeing children light up as they received toys and books, felt incredibly grounding. It reminded me how far the journey has been and how important it is not to forget where you started.
Last year brought meaningful wins for Bootstrap.ph. We grew, we learned, and we were trusted by more partners and clients than ever before. This outreach was one small way for us to share those wins, acknowledging that success is never just about numbers or milestones, but about impact.
It felt especially meaningful to do this alongside a community that goes beyond career-building. Top 100 Filipinos on LinkedIn together with GetHired continue to prove that professional communities can and should create space to give back. Being part of an initiative that supports both careers and communities is something we deeply value.
We’re also incredibly grateful to Mommy MK Bertulfo and Mommy Odette Belza of FHMoms – Filipina Homebased Moms, who paved the way for Bootstrap.ph to join this outreach. Your generosity and leadership continue to open doors for collaboration and purpose-driven action.
Our sincerest thanks as well to the partners and sponsors who made this event possible:
Formidea, TeamAsia, My Dream in a Shoebox, Frankie’s, HR Calabarzon Group Inc., Digital Workforce PH, Mindgrit, Bagong Cabuyao CIO, Hyperedge Marketing, Creativents, Charity Boys, Philippine Bible Society, WISE Kababaihan ng Cabuyao, Maharlika Lady Eagles Club, Councilor Atty. Alexis Alimagno, D’Source Coffee Shop, and the IFL Church Cabuyao.
To the children we met that day, thank you for the smiles, the laughter, and the reminder of why community matters. And to everyone who helped make this outreach possible, thank you for showing that success is best measured by how much we’re willing to give back.
At Bootstrap.ph, we remain committed not only to supporting businesses, startups, and SMEs, but also to being part of communities that lift others as they grow.
This is just one small step. And we’re grateful to take it together. 🤍
