Women deprived of liberty undergo e-commerce training
PLDT and Smart Communications Inc., in collaboration with Huawei Philippines, have conducted their eBizNovation digital upskilling session for officers and staff members of the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW).
The participants learned basic skills on digital marketing, social media, content creation, and mobile photography, which they could use to help sell online the arts and crafts made by persons deprived of liberty (PDL) at the CIW.
The activity is part of PLDT and Smart’s support for the Department of Justice’s Project ARTE (Arts, Crafts, and E-Commerce) program, which seeks to empower female PDLs with entrepreneurial knowledge that can help open up livelihood opportunities for them when they rejoin society.
“Empowering marginalized communities through education and technology is a vital step towards rehabilitation and social inclusion. I commend PLDT, Smart, Huawei, and CIW for their commitment to providing female PDLs with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital landscape,” said DOJ Undersecretary Atty. Margarita Gutierrez, who leads the Project ARTE program.
PLDT and Smart, through the eBizNovation program, help micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), farmers, and cooperatives enhance their financial and market access, develop their skills, and adapt to tech innovations. The program provides access to technology and upskilling trainings, and helps onboard beneficiaries to e-commerce platforms.
AboitizPower in 17 CSR project partnerships with Pagbilao
AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Luzon, Inc. (TLI) entered 17 corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects for communities inside its host province of Quezon and host Municipality of Pagbilao, in cooperation with various project partners and beneficiaries.
The one-time ceremonial memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing took place at the National Brackish Water Fisheries Technology Center (BFAR-NBFTC) of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, located in Barangay Palsabangon, Pagbilao, Quezon.
“We are highly encouraged by these project partnerships for 2024. AboitizPower sees these programs, covering livelihood, education, health, and environmental protection, as integral to our operations in Pagbilao. These programs, which also respond to the most urgent needs identified by local stakeholders, are expected to have a significant impact on the community, supporting the aspirations of the people of Pagbilao,” said Lou Deligencia, AVP for Corporate Service for South Luzon and NCR.
Cargill’s Agri-Sagana project named Outstanding CSR project
Cargill was honored for their Outstanding CSR Project at the 2024 CSR Expo, hosted by the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) on July 5 at the Glorietta Activity Center.
The Agri-Sagana Project received the prestigious Medal of Recognition under the Enterprise and Livelihoods Development category.
The CSR Guild Awards, a flagship program of the LCF, celebrates organizations for outstanding CSR contributions and practices. Cargill’s recognition underscores its commitment to building resilient communities and contributing to food security around the world, including the Philippines.
The Agri-Sagana Project, meaning “bountiful,” aims to upskill 15,000 farmers and empower 15 corn cooperatives to engage in corn consolidation and trading. Additionally, five of the cooperatives’ post-harvest facilities have begun transitioning their operations from oil power to solar power, promoting sustainability. As a result of ongoing accreditation and supplier certification, market access for corn in Region II has expanded, leading to increased income for the registered cooperatives and corn farmers by 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively.
In addition to the Medal of Recognition, Cargill’s RISE Coco Project, in partnership with CARE Philippines, was named a finalist under the Disaster Resilience category, acknowledging its role in rehabilitating coconut farming livelihoods in Bohol.
Schneider Electric donates P5M equipment to Dualtech
Schneider Electric announced a scalable decarbonization roadmap for the manufacturing sector in the Philippines during the recent Go Industry 2024: Driving towards a Net Zero Industry event held at The Mills Country Club, Laguna co-hosted with Dualtech Training Center Foundation, Inc.
The event was attended by leaders from the Laguna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Climate Change Commission Philippines, and the United Nations Development Program.
Deployment of Schneider Electric’s proprietary and award-winning cloud-based platform EcoStruxure Resource Advisor helps collect and analyze energy consumption data. With this, businesses can develop better energy and sustainability strategies. Software trainings are conducted by Schneider Electric to help educate partners on how to maximize the software to enable effective application into their operations.
Schneider Electric’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond environmental initiatives.
This is demonstrated by the company’s five-year partnership with Dualtech where Schneider Electric has committed to provide P5 million worth of equipment and instructor training.
