MPIF aids oil spill cleanup volunteers, affected families
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. through its corporate social responsibility arm Metro Pacific Investments Foundation Inc. (MPIF) provided various vitamins, medicines, medical supplies, and 2 mWell On-The-Go bags to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Response Teams assigned in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
Through MPIF’s donation, over 378 PCG personnel and volunteers deployed to clean up the oil spill would be protected from adverse effects that they may incur from conducting the operation.
“Cleaning up the ocean is everybody’s business,” said MPIF president Melody del Rosario. “The oil spill will pose possible harmful effects to volunteers and families in the affected coastal areas and, protecting and preserving the lives of these young men and women is just as important as rescuing, restoring, and reviving our seas.”
Among the medicines and medical supplies turned over to the PCG were boxes of multivitamins, tramadol, paracetamol, azithromycin, povidone iodine, and face masks.
In addition to the aid provided to the PCG, MPIF also reached out to over 500 families from towns in Oriental Mindoro who were affected by the oil spill. With the assistance of Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI), MPIF distributed groceries and vitamins to various barangays in Pola, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro such as Brgy. Puting Cacao and Brgy. San Jose.
MPIF also mobilized its Marine Protection, Inspection, and Conservation Guardians (deputized fish wardens) in Puerto Galera to help with the distribution of relief packs and to support the local government’s efforts in continuously monitoring the water quality in the surrounding area as the cleanup operations continue.
MPIF’s recent efforts are aligned with Gabay Kalikasan, Gabay Kalusugan, and Gabay Komunidad, three of the MVP Group’s Gabay Advocacies for a Sustainable Philippines. It is also in line with MPIC’s efforts to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, 13 Climate Action, 14 Life Below Water, 15 Life on Land, and 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Online training for solar industry professionals
BayWa r.e. Solar Trade, global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor, recently partnered with New Energy Academy (NEA) to offer training modules for solar industry professionals in the Philippines — a partnership that is the first of its kind between a globally renowned renewable energy company in the Philippines and an international educational institute.
NEA is an educational platform offering training and qualification for solar professionals through technical and business training, hands-on practical experience, and access to solar design and sales software.
The partnership will see NEA and BayWa r.e. leveraging combined skills and resources to develop and roll out certification programs for businesses and applied technologies in the renewable energy sector. This will include the upskilling of rooftop solar installers and EPCs (engineering, procurement, and construction companies) in the Philippines.
As part of the program, BayWa r.e. Solar Trade and NEA will conduct online training modules over a duration of eight weeks. The partnership will also conduct workshops throughout the country to better enable solar professionals with the right skills needed for their business capabilities.
Eastern Communications wins B2B Initiative of the Year award
Eastern Communications co-coordinators Aileen Regio and Vince Tempongko receive the B2B Initiative of the Year Award at 2023 Asian Telecom Awards
In accordance with its promise of High Tech and High Touch services, Eastern Communications took home the B2B Initiative of the Year award at the 2023 Asian Telecom Awards in Singapore.
An international recognition for Asia’s most outstanding telecom companies, the 2023 Asian Telecom Awards held in Conrad Centennial, Singapore touted remarkable achievements and initiatives of various telcos around Asia, lauding those with outstanding projects and those that were able to navigate their way through various market challenges while providing relevant and best-in-class products and services to their clients.
Eastern’s winning entry, “Eastern Communications Strengthens Infrastructure & Product Portfolio to Swiften Digitalization of Philippine Businesses,” highlights the company’s infrastructure and product expansion efforts, which support the country’s thrust to digitalize its cities and urban centers.
Fun in the sun
Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing in the heat this April with various deals. From April 7 to 30, customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates, and more when they purchase a brand-new Toyota from any authorized dealer nationwide.
The 1.3 XE CVT variant of the Vios is available at P115,350 downpayment under the Pay Low option. This option offers customers downpayments as low as 15 percent with free insurance on the first year, free LTO registration for three years and no chattel mortgage at 60 months to pay via all-in cash out.
The same variant is available for a monthly payment of P8,259 under the Pay Light option, which offers customers low monthly plans with 50 percent downpayment at 60 months to pay.
Avanza 1.3 E CVT variant is available for a downpayment of P150,600 under the Pay Low option or the 1.3 J M/T variant for a monthly payment of P9,147 under the Pay Light option.
The 4×2 G A/T variant for Fortuner is available for a downpayment of only P274,200 under the Pay Low option or the 4×2 G M/T variant for a monthly payment of P18,736 under the Pay Light option.
Big savings also await those who will pay in cash.
All brand-new Corolla Altis, Raize, Veloz, Rush, Fortuner, and selected variants of the Vios, Avanza, Innova and Hilux purchased during the promo period are entitled to a free periodic maintenance service (PMS).
Davao Light aids skills training initiatives in home city
In partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Davao Light mobilized its resources for the purpose of building education and employment opportunities in Davao City.
In March, it donated a renovated Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) facility accompanied by the relevant tools and equipment – collectively worth P2.4 million – to the Provincial Training Center of TESDA at Tugbok District, Davao City.
The project, which is also supported by the Aboitiz Foundation Inc., is aimed at promoting the development and creation of more skilled electricians from the area. As cities undertake deeper electrification and innovation initiatives – including Davao City’s own underground cabling project – the development of a greater number of competent electrical workers becomes more significant, especially with the expansion of better and safer electrical infrastructure.
With the EIM facility, course takers will have a safer and more conducive learning environment.
