IN the Philippines, the rainy season means flu season. As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration declares the start of the wet season, the Department of Health (DoH) monitors cases of influenza-like illnesses.

In response to this health challenge, BingoPlus Foundation — the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., one of the fastest-growing digital entertainment companies in the country — holds its Barangay Bigayan medical mission program in Rizal Province.

The foundation rolls out free flu vaccination to 550 residents across Barangay Santa Cruz in Antipolo City, aiming to save more lives since flu vaccines could help protect against serious outcomes such as hospitalization and death, especially among the immunocompromised.

Flu is a contagious illness caused by influenza viruses. The DoH recommends an anti-flu shot yearly.

"We are conducting vaccination programs in different parts of the country to not only augment DoH's efforts to mitigate the spread of diseases but also to provide communities with a better quality of life. This is us helping multiply the fun in communities by providing Filipinos with healthier days ahead," Digiplus President and BingoPlus Foundation Chairman Andy Tsui says.

To further support the health and wellness of residents in Rizal, ArenaPlus, DigiPlus's 24/7 sports betting app, supports the Sanggunian Kabataan Santa Cruz Palarong Pambarangay, witnessing the opening of its basketball liga (game).

These efforts align with one of the foundation's advocacy pillars, Bingo sa Kalusugan, providing accessible health care and sports programs to communities.