After the two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Liberation Day celebration is finally back and alive in Hagåtña. With the central theme “The Strength to Overcome, the Faith to Persevere,” the 78th Guam Liberation Day celebration last July 21 was hosted by the Mayors’ Council of Guam, Guam Office of the Governor, and the Guam Visitors Bureau. Part of the festivities was the Liberation Day Parade wherein floats of various villages and organizations were at display. The TanHoldings team gladly participated in the parade with their gold-themed float decorated with ornamental plants and containing the logos of their various SBUs. With everyone’s teamwork, the TanHoldings float bagged the People’s Choice Award for the business category.

As part of their support for the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s (SCC) scholarship program, Tan Siu Lin Foundation, TanHoldings’ charitable arm, has signed up as a gold sponsor for the Chamber’s annual golf tournament.

Merlie Tolentino, Executive Director of Tan Siu Lin Foundation, presented a check amounting to $2,500 to SCC officials headed by its president Joe Guerrero. A part of the proceeds from the event will be allotted for the Chamber’s scholarship program which helps local students in pursuing higher education.

Tolentino said that they will continue to help give local students opportunities to further their education since these will help hone their knowledge, skills, and values for the future. Guerrero on the other hand, thanked TanHoldings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation for the continued partnership and support, not only to SCC, but also to the rest of the NMI community.

With its purpose to raise awareness and protect the environment as part of their corporate social responsibility practices, TanHoldings virtually celebrated Earth Day last April 22, 2022. The online program aims to advocate for this year’s Earth Day theme, “Invest in our Planet”.

Speakers from various Strategic Business Units such as POI Aviation, D&Q International Distributors, and AB Risk Solutions hosted the virtual program wherein relevant videos were played to inform the audience regarding the prevalent problems the Earth is facing, specifically plastic pollution.

The highlight of the event is the launch of the “Zero Plastic, Make it a Habit” campaign, encouraging the Strategic Business Units to look at ways on how plastic consumption can be reduced in their respective units. Activities related to quarterly-themes were launched to sustain engagement within the group.

“Much is needed from us, not just as a business, but also as individuals; because every day, our choices have a direct impact on our environment. Let’s enjoy and learn from this virtual celebration and let’s be on our way to reducing plastic use across all our business units,” says Jerry Tan, CEO and President of TanHoldings.

They ended the program by asking team members to express their commitment through submitting their own environmental pledges via an online form.

Earth Day is one of the biggest celebrations honoring the birth of the environmental movement. It takes place annually on the 22nd of April.

Tan Siu Lin Foundation, the charitable arm of TanHoldings, donates $3,000 to Northern Marianas College’s 17th Annual NMC Foundation Golf Tournament on March 19.

TSL Foundation keeps up to its pledge to help and sustain the workforce development in the CNMI by supporting education.

“We support the college in its efforts to enhance its programs and services for students who are working to improve their lives through education. We wish the best of luck also to all the players in this year’s tournament,” TanHoldings CEO Jerry Tan said.

NMC President Galvin Deleon Guerrero expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the involvement and generosity of organizations like the TSL Foundation for the success of NMC’s golf tournaments.

Tan Siu Lin Foundation, the charitable arm of TanHoldings, handed over a donation worth $5,000 to the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) to support the 18th Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival that will be held on March 11-13, 2022.

“Pika Fest” is one of the significant events of MVA that aims to exhibit Tinian’s culture, music, dance, food, particularly the spicy ones called the island’s pika “Donne Sali” or hot pepper.

Affirming TSL’s support and commitment to “Pika Fest,” TSL Foundation executive director Merlie Tolentino turned over the donation last Monday to the MVA Community Project Specialist Ray Villagomez.

“The Tan Siu Lin Foundation joins the Marianas Visitors Authority and the people of Tinian in celebrating the Pika Fest, which is one of the most popular events in the NMI. We hope to see Tinian residents sharing a weekend of fun and learning experience with Saipan and other off-island visitors,” Tolentino said.

Tango Theatres participates in the 12th “Toys for Tots” program in Guam by being one of the local drop-off locations for the annual toy drive, spearheaded by the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and the Guam Chamber of Commerce.

Tango Theatres’ staff has led the turnover of the toys collected from its customers last December 7, 2021, to the representatives of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

“Tango Theatres is privileged to be a part of bringing holiday cheer to families with children in need. We are grateful to all our donors. Their giving spirits will definitely touch the lives of each child who will receive a present this Christmas courtesy of Toys for Tots,” said Tango Theatres General Manager Kit Lanuza.

Tan Siu Lin Foundation, the charitable arm of TanHoldings supports the inaugural of Ronald McDonald House of Charities Golf Tourney by providing cash donation to the McDonald’s Guam and Saipan.

The TSL Foundation’s donation is part of its commitment as a diamond sponsor of the gold fundraising tournament.

Marcia Ayuyu, the owner of McDonald’s Guam and Saipan extends her gratitude to the TSL Foundation for its unwavering support.

“On behalf of the Tan Siu Lin Foundation, we would like to congratulate McDonald’s Guam and Saipan owners and operators Joe Ayuyu Sr. and Marcia for realizing their long-time dream of finding a way to help the Ronald McDonald House fulfill its mission,” TSL Foundation executive director Merlie Tolentino said.

In line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, TakeCare Guam showed unified support and participation for this month’s event recently held last October 31, 2021.

Together, we can fight!

TanHoldings’ AB Risk Solutions is an official partner for “Toys for Tots” for this year’s holiday season.

“Toys for Tots” is a charitable program initiated by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and spearheaded by Associated Students of Northern Marianas College and the Saipan Chamber of Commerce, aiming to continually reach unprivileged children of the community by giving them toys during the holiday season.

TakeCare opened the recently renovated Wellness Center at Baltej Pavilion last October 13, 2021.

The center will be utilized for group classes, workshops and features a full kitchen to aid in programs on nutrition, diet, and disease prevention.

TanHoldings, together with its charitable arm, Tan Siu Lin Foundation were able to raise $20,894 from its “Field of Heroes: We Will Never Forget” event.

Proceeds of the event will be given to the Northern Marianas Humanities Council to continuously support the health and wellness being of all the CNMI community heroes and their families.

Un Dangkulo Na Si Yu’os Ma’ase!

Tan Siu Lin Foundation, the charitable arm of TanHoldings has provided a total of 152 gift bags to Joeten Kiyu Public Library last May 25, 2021.

The purpose of this donation is to support JKPL’s free summer program, encouraging each child, youth, and adults in the CNMI to improve and practice their reading skills.

The gift bags that consist of shirts, stuffed toys, and mugs will be used as a weekly prize for children who complete a task.

JKPL library director Erlinda C. Naputi graciously extends her thanks and appreciation to the Tan Siu Lin Foundation for its generosity and support.

Truly, it is an honor for the company to be part of the continuous growth of education in the CNMI community.

TanHoldings and Tan Siu Lin Foundation sponsored the 2021 Marpi Cycling Classic last May 30 for its employees and their families to coincide with the celebration of the World Cycling Month on June 3.

The 20 km. long race passes through the scenic route of Banzai Cliff.

The TanHoldings Corporation has allocated funds for the recovery of sites that were destructed by typhoons. TanHoldings is with 32 other organizations who are committed in maintaining the facilities and locations around the islands of the CNMI. 

TanHoldings Corporate Business Development Vice President Alex Sablan stated in his interview that the TanHoldings Corporation is part of the Public-Private Partnership program of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers.  

Additionally, the company is also focusing on providing funds on organizations/groups who are taking initiatives in transforming the islands to a better CNMI.