Gota de Leche
Basic social services delivered across NCR, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Cebu
La Proteccion de Infancia, Inc. (Gota de Leche)
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La Proteccion de Infancia (Gota de Leche) is a Manila-based organization accredited by DSWD to deliver basic social services. It operates in the National Capital Region and in the provinces of Guimaras, Iloilo, and Cebu. The organization has a history of serving vulnerable populations through community-level service delivery.
Mission
To deliver basic social services to vulnerable communities in Metro Manila and selected provincial areas of the Philippines.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesLa Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc., known for its Gota de Leche (Drop of Milk) program, was registered in 1907 and is among the oldest citizen-led charities in the Philippines. Founded by Trinidad Rizal and Concepcion Felix to combat high …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in PhilippinesConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Gota de Leche with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- Established in 1907, it is among the oldest charities in the Philippines GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGota de Leche is a registered human services nonprofit based in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1907 and has been operating for 119 years. Its registration number is 2016-061. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gota de Leche's official registration number is 2016-061, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Gota de Leche has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Philippines is 51/100.
Gota de Leche is located in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1907 and has been active for 119 years.
Gota de Leche is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gota de Leche. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gota de Leche 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.
La Proteccion de Infancia (Gota de Leche) is a Manila-based organization accredited by DSWD to deliver basic social services. It operates in the National Capital Region and in the provinces of Guimaras, Iloilo, and Cebu. The organization has a history of serving vulnerable populations through community-level service delivery. Gota de Leche is classified as a human services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1907.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
La Proteccion de Infancia, Inc. (Gota de Leche) is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
La Proteccion de Infancia, Inc. (Gota de Leche) is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (9)
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9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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) - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1907
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Gota de Leche
- What is Gota de Leche?
- Gota de Leche is a human services nonprofit organization based in Manila, Philippines. La Proteccion de Infancia (Gota de Leche) is a Manila-based organization accredited by DSWD to deliver basic social services. It operates in the National Capital Region and in the provinces of Guimaras, Iloilo, and Cebu. The organization has a history of serving vulnerable populations through community-level service delivery.
- When was Gota de Leche founded?
- Gota de Leche was founded in 1907.
- Who leads Gota de Leche?
- Ms. Anna Leah Sarabia serves as Managing Director.
- Where is Gota de Leche located?
- Headquartered in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is Gota de Leche trustworthy?
- Gota de Leche has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Gota de Leche's registration number?
- Registration: 2016-061 (Philippines).
- What is Gota de Leche's website?
- https://www.gotadeleche.ph
- Are donations to Gota de Leche 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.