A Heritage of Heart

While our foundation is newly incorporated, our story began decades ago. Long before “Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR) became a modern standard or a legal requirement, John and Mary Kaw were already on the ground, driven by a quiet, unwavering commitment to their company staff and the community.

Deeply engaged in supporting their community, John and Mary’s efforts touched countless lives. Their legacy lives within the walls of school buildings they funded, the educational resources provided to provincial school projects under the auspices of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce (FFCCCII), the warmth of the meals served to those experiencing homelessness and free clinics to care for the sick. For Mr. & Mrs. Kaw, service was a gift from the heart.

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John Kaw

October 2, 1940 –September 7, 2022

Resilience and determination—these were the qualities that John embodied, which helped propel Peotraco Food Inc. (PFI) from a challenging start to new heights.

PFI has a long-standing history of supporting the community, even before Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was widely recognized or mandated by law. John Kaw began his experience in community service in the Manila Jaycees.
With his good reputation in service, he became one of the Founders of Kaisa Para sa Kaunlaran, a non-governmental organization bridging understanding and cooperation for peace and unity in the community within the Philippines.
Eventually, he became a board member of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce (FFCCCI) and served as Chairman of the Youth and Integration Committee. During his tenure, he made significant contributions, including donating several school buildings in various locations.

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Mary Kaw

April 10, 1942 – November 2, 2010

With a heart of gold and a spirit rooted in love and devotion, Mary became not only a reliable partner to John in building PFI but also a driving force in spreading generosity throughout the community where the company is based.

Bodhipath, a non-profit, was established by Mary in the 1990s to help homeless families within the Caloocan and Quezon City border by giving them food and other forms of assistance. She spread hope among the homeless, her faith in the goodness of humanity as her foundation. One of these homeless children finished his college education and was able to land a job as a teacher. Today, the board of JMK are continuing initiatives started by Mary for the benefit of other scholars who are blessed.