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Pag-asa Social Center

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Distance support and youth programs for children in Tagaytay City

Pag-asa Social Center Foundation, Inc.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Pag-asa Social Center

Pag-asa Social Center Foundation runs a community-based support-at-a-distance program in Tagaytay City, Region IV-A, primarily serving children. The program provides educational assistance, college scholarships, nutrition support, feeding, medical and dental care, daycare, human development and formation, calamity assistance, and youth development through performing arts and sports. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation valid through 2024.

Founded
Headquarters
Calabarzon
Foundation type
Foundation
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To support the education, health, nutrition, and holistic development of children and families in Tagaytay City through distance assistance and youth programs.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Pag-asa Social Center Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1997 in Tagaytay City as a response to widespread poverty. A social expression of the Focolare Movement, it provides educational, medical, and nutritional assistance to children from indigent …

Pag-asa Social Center Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1997 in Tagaytay City as a response to widespread poverty. A social expression of the Focolare Movement, it provides educational, medical, and nutritional assistance to children from indigent families.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 74

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Pag-asa Social Center with a partial profile, sourced from PCNC.

  • This profile is owner-verified, which only 0% of comparable organizations are. See national comparisons
  • 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
  • It is one of the better-documented social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-verified profile
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  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

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Pag-asa Social Center is a registered social services nonprofit in Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 55/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Pag-asa Social Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 social services charities in Philippines is 74/100.

Pag-asa Social Center is based in Calabarzon, Philippines. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Pag-asa Social Center is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation.

According to GiveRadar's records, Pag-asa Social Center 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.

Pag-asa Social Center Foundation runs a community-based support-at-a-distance program in Tagaytay City, Region IV-A, primarily serving children. The program provides educational assistance, college scholarships, nutrition support, feeding, medical and dental care, daycare, human development and formation, calamity assistance, and youth development through performing arts and sports. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation valid through 2024. Pag-asa Social Center is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1997.

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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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Arlyn R• L•••••
President

Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

KUSINA NG PAG-ASA LOOK: Angat Buhay, in partnership with ASA Philippines Foundation and the Maginhawa Food Community, has launched "Kusina ng Pag-asa" on Monday in Quezon City, an initiative aimed at building a nationwide disaster-response kit - facebook.com

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

KUSINA NG PAG-ASA LOOK: Angat Buhay, in partnership with ASA Philippines Foundation and the Maginhawa Food Community, ha
Apr 2026
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Cause areas in Philippines

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

Social Services this charity 951
Education 248
Health 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)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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
45%

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 · Lead officer named
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not 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 Pag-asa Social Center

What is Pag-asa Social Center?
Pag-asa Social Center is a social services foundation, Philippines. Pag-asa Social Center Foundation runs a community-based support-at-a-distance program in Tagaytay City, Region IV-A, primarily serving children. The program provides educational assistance, college scholarships, nutrition support, feeding, medical and dental care, daycare, human development and formation, calamity assistance, and youth development through performing arts and sports. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation valid through 2024.
When was Pag-asa Social Center founded?
Pag-asa Social Center was founded in 1997.
Who leads Pag-asa Social Center?
Arlyn R. Laroya serves as President.
Where is Pag-asa Social Center located?
Headquartered in Calabarzon, Philippines.
Is Pag-asa Social Center trustworthy?
Pag-asa Social Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Pag-asa Social Center's website?
https://pagasasocialcenter.org
Are donations to Pag-asa Social Center 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.