According to Store Manager Lex Mariano, the event is part of the Christmas and Corporate Social Responsibility Program of Home Depot to its immediate community.

Home Depot, according to Mariano, is not only a business establishment concerned on home building essentials but also holds values for community involvement and development.

"We identified 45 kids that we would try to help in their studies. These kids belong to indigent families. We try to orient them to have dreams and Home Depot will assist them," Mariano said.

The children from Barangay Sta. Lucia here, were given school bags, notebooks, books and other school supplies.

Administrative Manager Sally Kho told Sun.Star Pampanga that the Children's Day Program involved orientation and seminars for the said children regarding their schooling and plans in pursuing their dreams.

She said they would monitor the progression of the studies of the said students and help in their other school requirements.

"We also plan to institutionalize this program with other Home Depot stores in the Philippines and probably cater to more children," Kho said.

SOURCE: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/indigent-kids-get-gifts-home-depot