MERALCO Joins Motolite-PBSP Balik Baterya Program

To celebrate Earth Day, MERALCO turned over used lead-acid batteries from its various sectors to the Program. Initial collection is at 21,554 kilos approximately valued at P484,000.

Present during the turnover were MERALCO officers led by North Distribution Services Head Mr. Gigi Aquino, One Meralco Foundation (OMF) President Jeffrey Tarayao and Oriental and Motolite Marketing Corp. CSR Officer Connie Deligero. PBSP was represented by Corporate Affairs Manager Jay Jaboneta, Luzon Regional Center Manager Kristine Rivadelo and Corporate Affairs Staff Bong Baylon.

Funds generated will be used to support the solar electrification of classrooms in remote areas nationwide.

PLDT Telepuno Project Turns Over Edging Machine to KILOS

PLDT Telepuno Project recently turned over an edging machine for their assisted group in Brgy. Gumian, Infanta, Quezon -- the Kakayahan Ipakita, sa Lahat ng Oras, Sama-sama (KILOS). The edging machine will be very helpful for their sewing (clothes and eco-bags) enterprise. The group has also already completed their registration with the Department of Labor and Employment.

With the completion of the 5-year reforestation project, PBSP continues to provide assistance to the community beneficiaries of PLDT in terms of market and capital inputs.

Luzon Team Visits Brgy Reparo in Nasugbu

A rapid community assessment was conducted,  with Roxas Foundation, Inc. (RFi) Executive Director Ms Bea Roxas and staff, for the constituents of Barangay Reparo in Nasugbu, Batangas. 

The two-day activity included interview sessions with barangay and health center officials, teachers from Pingkian Elementary School, and informal residents of three different sitios in the barangay. The assessment will identify possible interventions in the areas of livelihood, education, and health.

Roxas Foundation, Inc. is the social development arm of Roxas Holdings, Inc., a founding member of PBSP.