Green GSM has donated 3 million Pesos to help restore the 140-year-old Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima, a historic church in northern Cebu, which was partially destroyed by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province on September 30, 2025.
At the church site in Daanbantayan, local officials, church representatives, and members of the Green GSM team gathered among the damaged walls and scaffolding. Mr. Dao Quy Phi, Managing Director of Green GSM Southeast Asia, met with Fr. Brian Brigoli, Chairman of the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church, to express the company’s support and extend heartfelt solidarity to the local community.
The earthquake damaged more than 400 structures across northern Cebu, including the 140-year-old shrine, which is now partly in ruins. The recovery phase, carried out in collaboration with the Cebu Archdiocese and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), is expected to take six to nine months and will follow historical reconstruction standards by using traditional techniques and authentic materials to preserve its heritage character. Full restoration, which will involve detailed architectural and artistic reconstruction, is expected to take several years.
In the days following the disaster, Green GSM employees and drivers came together to support relief efforts in the affected areas. Teams volunteered to deliver meals, transport essential supplies, and assist local responders, reflecting the compassion and unity that define the Green GSM community. These quiet acts of kindness embody a sense of shared responsibility and a genuine desire to stand with the communities they serve.
“This collaboration demonstrates how local and private partners can unite to protect our shared heritage,” said Fr. Brigoli. “We are deeply thankful for Green GSM’s concern and their help in preserving this sacred site. On behalf of the Archdiocese and the Heritage Commission, we sincerely thank you and look forward to an ongoing partnership with the Filipino people.”
For Green GSM, this effort reflects a quiet commitment to walk alongside local communities through recovery and renewal. “At Green GSM, we believe that true progress begins with care for people, for culture, and for the places we serve,” said Mr Dao Quy Phi. “What happened in Cebu reminds us that sustainability is not only about technology or transport but also about the resilience and spirit that keep communities united in adversity. We are deeply moved by the resilience of the people of Cebu, and it is an honor to stand beside them as they rebuild both their church and their spirit.”
The contribution highlights Green GSM’s dedication to making meaningful efforts and acting with humility as it expands across the Philippines, one of its key markets in Southeast Asia. It serves as a simple and sincere gesture of solidarity, reminding us that rebuilding is not only about restoring structures but also about strengthening faith, culture, and human connections that endure through adversity.
For the people of Daanbantayan, rebuilding the church means restoring a part of their shared identity. For Green GSM, it is an honor to join that effort, a gesture of solidarity rooted in compassion and a shared hope for a sustainable and resilient future.