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Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall)

Tzu Chi Philippines main hub for nationwide social and relief programs

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines, Inc.-Main Office / Still Thoughts Hall

Health Brgy. Doña Josefa, Metro Manila Reg: DSWD-SB-R-0023-2020 (PCNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall)

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines - Main Office serves as the national headquarters coordinating community-based programs and resource agency operations for children, youth, families, and communities across Regions III, IV-A, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, and the National Capital Region. Programs include educational assistance, technical-vocational training, medical missions, and disaster relief. The organization holds DSWD accreditation.

Founded
Headquarters
Brgy. Doña Josefa, Metro Manila
Foundation type
Community-based Agency
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To coordinate and deliver nationwide educational, medical, livelihood, and disaster relief programs benefiting children, youth, and families across multiple Philippine regions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

This is the main office (Still Thoughts Hall) of Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines in Quezon City, the local branch of the Buddhist humanitarian organization founded by Dharma Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan in 1966 and inaugurated in the Philippines in …

This is the main office (Still Thoughts Hall) of Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines in Quezon City, the local branch of the Buddhist humanitarian organization founded by Dharma Master Cheng Yen in Taiwan in 1966 and inaugurated in the Philippines in 1994. It serves as the national operations center for the foundation's charity, medical, educational, and disaster-relief missions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 57

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for PCNC / DSWD deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 71% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any health charities in the Philippines - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Philippines data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) draws on its governance, in line with the typical health charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) is a registered health nonprofit based in Brgy. Doña Josefa, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is DSWD-SB-R-0023-2020. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall)'s official registration number is DSWD-SB-R-0023-2020, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Philippines is 57/100.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) is located in Brgy. Doña Josefa, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) is classified as a Health organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Community-based Agency.

According to GiveRadar's records, Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines - Main Office serves as the national headquarters coordinating community-based programs and resource agency operations for children, youth, families, and communities across Regions III, IV-A, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, and the National Capital Region. Programs include educational assistance, technical-vocational training, medical missions, and disaster relief. The organization holds DSWD accreditation. Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) is classified as a health organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1994.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Dharma M••••• C•••• Y••
Founder

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Philippines

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 951
Education 248
Health this charity 240
Community Development 136
Arts & Culture 53
Religion 39
Environment 36
Disaster Relief 33
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Most common causes in Philippines

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Youth Development 512
Children 445
Eldercare & Aging 442
Health 296
Education 295
Women 146
Disaster Relief 113
Scholarships 89
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Officers and trustees
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 1994
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall)

What is Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall)?
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) is a health community-based agency based in Brgy. Doña Josefa, Philippines. Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines - Main Office serves as the national headquarters coordinating community-based programs and resource agency operations for children, youth, families, and communities across Regions III, IV-A, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, and the National Capital Region. Programs include educational assistance, technical-vocational training, medical missions, and disaster relief. The organization holds DSWD accreditation.
When was Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) founded?
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) was founded in 1994.
Where is Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) located?
Headquartered in Brgy. Doña Josefa, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Is Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) trustworthy?
Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall)'s registration number?
Registration: DSWD-SB-R-0023-2020 (Philippines).
What is Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall)'s website?
https://tzuchi.org.ph/
Are donations to Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines (Main Office - Still Thoughts Hall) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.