Walking with Purpose: Canon Philippines Rallies Behind Down Syndrome Advocacy

 

Canon executives stood side by side with leaders from DSAPI and SM Cares at Happy Walk 2026. One team, one caus

Canon Philippines Champions Inclusion at Happy Walk 2026

Canon Marketing Philippines joined hundreds of advocates, families, and volunteers at Happy Walk 2026, the annual celebration organized by the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines (DSAPI). Held at the SMX Convention Center at SM Mall of Asia, the Manila leg of the event drew around 8,000 participants in a vibrant show of solidarity, awareness, and community.

Our people showed up, and they didn't come alone. Canon employee volunteers brought their families and friends along for the walk.

Canon volunteers and their loved ones came ready to walk, cheer, and celebrate the Down Syndrome community at Happy Walk 2026.

Walking the Talk on Inclusion

Anchored on inclusion and acceptance, Happy Walk 2026 brought together families, students, and volunteers to celebrate the abilities of individuals with Down Syndrome and champion equal opportunities in every space. Canon executives, employees, and their families were on the ground as active participants, not just sponsors, adding to the energy and meaning of the day.

Leading from the front. Anuj Aggarwal, President and CEO of Canon Marketing Philippines; Elmer Lapena, Chairman of DSAPI; and Hans T. Sy, Execom Chair of SM Prime, stepped out together at Happy Walk 2026

Canon Brand Ambassador Scott Woodward didn't just show up. He jumped right in, connecting with the Down Syndrome community and making memories at the Canon photobooth.

Leadership Voices

"At Canon, inclusion is more than a value. It is a responsibility we embrace through meaningful action," said Anuj Aggarwal, President and CEO of Canon Marketing Philippines. "Being part of Happy Walk 2026 means standing in solidarity with individuals with Down Syndrome and their families, and continuing to support initiatives that promote awareness, dignity, and equal opportunity for all."

Elmer Lapena, Chairman of DSAPI, echoed the sentiment: "We are deeply grateful for Canon's unwavering support. Partnerships like these create more opportunities for our members and bring us closer to a truly inclusive society."

Pure joy, captured. A family shares a happy moment at the Canon photobooth during Happy Walk 2026.

A Movement, Not Just a Moment

Now one of the most anticipated advocacy events in the country, Happy Walk 2026 is more than an annual walk. It is a growing movement that breaks barriers, shifts perceptions, and builds a more compassionate Philippines. Canon remains committed to this mission, grounded in its core values of diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility.