PCPPI partners with LLDA, Sto. Tomas, Batangas LGU for Adopt-A-River Program

“The partnership to protect the Dipangla Creek through the Adopt-A-River Program is an essential part of our commitment to promote responsible water stewardship across our operations. This is aligned with our goal to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on responsible and ethical operations, employee and community empowerment, and environmental sustainability. PCPPI will continue to strengthen our partnerships with the local government and other key community stakeholders to further our environmental sustainability commitments and contribute to the development of the towns and cities where we operate.” ~Atty. Carina Bayon, PCPPI Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer 

Hand-in-hand for environmental conservation. Present in the Memorandum of Agreement signing were (from left to right) Sto. Tomas City, Batangas Mayor Atty. Arth Jhun Marasigan, PCPPI Chief Environmental, Social and Governance Officer Atty. Carina Bayon, and City Environment and Natural Resources Office Head Engineer Eric Velasco.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the country's sole manufacturer and distributor of PepsiCo beverages, recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) and the local government of Sto. Tomas, Batangas for the Adopt-A-River Program, which is part of the company's long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments.

Under this collaboration, PCPPI's Southern Tagalog Region Operations (STRO) team will strengthen community engagement and sanitation efforts to keep the Dipangla Creek clean and clear of impediments. The aforementioned creek is a 300-meter stretch located in Brgy. San Miguel, near the STRO plant in Sto. Tomas.

PCPPI will ensure the weekly deployment of team members to collect solid waste and maintain the project area. It will also keep track of the weekly cleaning, overgrown vegetation removal, and collection of accumulated residual and non-residual garbage along the river. In addition, PCPPI will install vertical gardens along the Dipangla Creek stream to support the enhanced National Greening Program. 

Aside from the Adopt-A-River Program, PCPPI STRO has actively supported other environmental initiatives spearheaded by LLDA and Sto. Tomas LGU over the years. In September 2021, STRO assisted the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) with a cleanup activity along the San Juan River that runs through Brgy. San Vicente. 

In July 2022, STRO commemorated PCPPI's anniversary by taking part in the Sto's National Arbor Day Tree Planting Activity. Tomas CENRO. The plant also received a Certificate of Appreciation for donating 200 narra tree seedlings. In addition, STRO supported CENRO's "Operasyon Linis Ilog" activity in June 2023, which commemorated Philippine Environmental Month. 

For more information about Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines and its initiatives for the environment and community, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.