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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School I. INTRODUCTION Energy businesses are being encouraged to address societal concerns such as resource scarcity, climate change, pollution, employment, and so on. Environmental and social responsibility of energy companies is defined as a duty by citizens, environmental, and government groups. As a result, CSR is a mandate for energy firms. A corporation in the energy sector should be aware of the social, environmental, and economic consequences of its operations in all of the locations it affects. The mix of incentives and requirements that promote CSR in the energy sector. These market or requirement-based forces can be divided into three categories: economic, social, and political drivers. This research looks at how corporate social responsibility has evolved in the energy sector. The important challenges, drivers, and current significant issues of advanced corporate social responsibility implementation have been recognized and classified. The five (5) companies which the researcher studied the Corporate Social Responsibility Activities are: 1. Vivant Corporation 2. SPC Power Corporation 3. Phoenix Petroleum 4. Petro Energy Resources Corporation and 5. Petron Corporation. 1. Vivant Corporation Vivant Corporation is a publicly listed holding company registered with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) with a diversified portfolio in the power generation, power distribution and retail electricity supply business. Through its equity interests in subsidiaries and associates, Vivant provides services in all three major island groups in the country. Power generation (renewable and non-renewable) comprises the majority of Vivant’s business. The company provides its services through bilateral contracts BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School with power distribution utilities and electric cooperatives. The company also conducts transactions in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Vivant also has interests in Visayan Electric Company (VECO), the country’s second largest power distribution utility. VECO supplies electricity to a franchise area covering four cities and four municipalities in Cebu. Aside from its interests in the power industry, Vivant also believes in supporting the country’s growth through corporate social responsibility. Through its green initiatives, it continues to move towards providing quality service with minimal effects on the environment. Vivant Corporation believe that CSR is a key component to their mission of bringing excellence to industries that improve everyday living. 2. SPC Power Corporation SPC Power Corporation (the Parent Company) was incorporated in the Republic of the Philippines and registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 11, 1994. The Parent Company was formerly a venture company owned by members of the Salcon Consortium which entered into a Rehabilitation, Operation, Maintenance and Management Agreement (ROMM Agreement) with the National Power Corporation (NPC) on March 25, 1994 for the purpose of undertaking the rehabilitation, operation, maintenance and management of the 203.8 megawatt (MW) Naga Power Plant Complex (NPPC) in Colon, Naga, Cebu under the rehabilitate-operate-maintain-and-manage scheme as defined in the ROMM Agreement. On September 9, 2016, the Parent Company’s Board of Directors further amended the Company’s Articles of Incorporation in order to engage in the BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School business of selling, brokering, marketing, or aggregating electricity to the endusers. The amendments were subsequently approved and confirmed by written consent of the stockholders representing at least 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock of the Parent Company. On January 4, 2017, the SEC approved such amendment. SPC's subsidiaries are SPC Island Power Corporation; Cebu Naga Power Corporation; SPC Malaya Power Corporation; Bohol Light Company, Inc.; SPC Light Company, Inc.; and SPC Electronic Company, Inc. The Company’s associates are Mactan Electric Company, Inc. and KEPCO SPC Power Corporation. The Group expects continued growth in terms of operating results and in the benefits it gives to shareholders with: (i) sustained improvements in the reliability and availability of existing power facilities, (ii) the anticipated commercial operation of PB 104 in the second half of 2018, and (iii) vigorous but careful pursuit of new opportunities. With the development of a new 2 x 150 MW coalfired power plant at the Naga Power Plant Complex already halted due to an adverse Supreme Court Decision, the Board of Directors has set its sights on other power project opportunities. New hydro power plant projects are presently being considered in the Visayas and other parts of Luzon. The Company believes that as a business enterprise it is morally obligated to act in a manner that benefits society as a whole. It is mindful that its activities are not purely of an economic or financial nature but affects the environment and its sustainability, social justice and equity. It shall align its operations to the extent that all its means of production and business chain, from procurement of supplies, labor, customers shall benefit basic human rights, the environment and social justice. The Company is committed to minimize any adverse or negative environmental impact of all of its activities, from the delivery of services to its BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School customers to the operation of its offices and facilities, selection of suppliers and other business activities. All its policies shall adhere to environmental laws and regulations as well as Company made commitments on sustainable practices and environmental protection. 3. Phoenix Petroleum Phoenix Petroleum has been publicly-listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange since July 2007, the first oil company to do so after the Oil Deregulation Law of 1998. They are deeply committed to environmental causes and social responsibility, supporting various initiatives that give back to the communities. Phoenix Petroleum’s rapid rise as a key oil company from southern Philippines is due to its strong leadership and strength as a credible provider of top-performing fuels. Its new Phoenix PULSE Technology elevates its fuel products, providing enhanced performance to our large and loyal customers throughout the country. Its well-equipped stations, enhanced by strong locator partners, service a steady flow of motorists and travelers who rely on the company’s high-quality fuels and array of services. They are dedicated to delivering world-class service and leadership that empowers people and inspires every Filipino’s entrepreneurial spirit. Phoenix Philippines Foundation, Inc. works with communities to enhance their education, environment, well-being, and dignity. They have initiated and supported programs that, in small but meaningful steps, improve the lives of people and preserve our natural resources. This commitment to fueling people’s lives for better futures is exemplified through their programs that empower people, protect the environment, improve health, and reduce suffering. These initiatives, as well as future ones, are built on their vision to be an indispensable partner to everyone whose life they touch. Phoenix Petroleum Philippines is the BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School leading and fastest growing independent oil company with an expanding network of operations nationwide. It is engaged in the business of trading refined petroleum products and lubricants, operation of oil depots and storage facilities, shipping/logistics and allied services. Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. is a member of the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the country’s largest corporate-led social development foundation. PBSP has directly benefited over five million Filipinos and assisted over 6,400 social development projects through more than P7.6 billion in grants and development loans. Phoenix plans to expand their CSR involvement by partnering with other PBSP member companies for greater impact in communities. 4. Petro Energy Resources Corporation PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC) is a publicly-listed Philippine energy company that holds a diversified business portfolio in upstream oil exploration, renewable energy development, and power generation. PERC's main oil asset, with four (4) producing fields, is located in Gabon, West Africa. Since its commercial production in 2002, it has produced 108 MMBO. PERC also has petroleum assets in the Philippines, which are in advanced exploration and pre-development stages. Recognizing opportunities in diversification, PERC set up a subsidiary – PetroGreen Energy Corporation (PGEC) – to invest in renewable energy development. Since its inception in 2010, PGEC managed to enter into joint venture partnerships for the development and operation of geothermal, wind, and solar power facilities. PERC, through its subsidiaries, also ventured into power generation and electricity supply. PGEC's joint venture companies currently hold power purchase agreements and are members of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation's Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (PEMC-WESM). BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School As their company grows, they ensure that their host communities grow with them. Their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program is a systematically designed scheme of establishing sustainable Health, Education, and Livelihood Programs (H.E.L.P.). Their Health projects stress the need to ensure that the residents of their host communities have access to medical services and proper nutrition. Their Education projects cover three objectives: to engage the community through information, to educate them through formal programs, and to enable them by providing proper education materials and facilities. Their Livelihood programs are anchored on sustainability and resilience. They employ a systematic approach consisting of regular community consultations, active participation of community members and adequate social preparation. 5. Petron Corporation Petron Corporation is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines and is a leading player in the Malaysian market. They have a combined refining capacity of 268,000 barrels-per-day, producing a full-range of world-class fuels and petrochemicals to fuel the lives of millions of Filipinos and Malaysians. Here in the Philippines, they supply nearly 30% of the country’s total fuel requirements through the operation of our 180,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery in Bataan. Considered one of the most advanced facilities in the region, their refinery processes crude oil into a full range of petroleum products including gasoline, diesel, LPG, jet fuel, kerosene and petrochemicals. From Bataan, they move their products mainly by sea to nearly 30 terminals located across the archipelago. Through their robust distribution network, they fuel strategic industries such as power generation, manufacturing, mining, agribusiness, among others. Petron also supplies jet fuel at key airports to international and domestic carriers. Through their service station network – the most extensive in the country – they retail gasoline, diesel, and autoLPG to motorists and the public transport sector. Their BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School wide range of world-class fuels includes Blaze 100 Euro 6, XCS, Xtra Advance, Turbo Diesel and Diesel Max. They also sell LPG brands Gasul and Fiesta Gas to households and commercial consumers through an extensive retail network. They source their fuel additives from their blending facility at the Subic Bay Freeport. This gives them the unique capability to formulate additives suited for Philippine driving conditions. Their product leadership also extends to their premium line of engine oils that meet or even exceed global standards. These are formulated, tested, and produced locally at their brand-new Lube Oil Blending Plant in Tondo, Manila, having twice the capacity of their former plant in Pandacan. They have partnered with popular food and service locator chains to give their customers a one-stop, full-service experience. They have San Mig Food Ave. and Treats convenience stores in select stations, offering a wide variety of food, beverages, and personal items for motorists-on-the-go. In line with their efforts to increase their presence in the region, they continue to expand their business in Malaysia, which comprises integrated refining, distribution, and marketing. They operate an 88,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Port Dickson, Lumut PME Plant, 10 terminals including four affiliates, and a retail network of around 700 service stations. As part of the San Miguel Group – one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates in the Philippines – they are committed to expand and grow their business to ensure that they have a positive impact in markets where they are present. They are guided by their vision “to be the leading provider of total customer solutions in the energy sector and its derivative businesses.” II. METHODOLOGY Data Gathering Procedure In this study, the researcher went to the company website of the abovementioned companies through https://www1.pse.com.ph/stockMarket/home.html under the Listed Company Directory and looked for the menu then select Corporate Social Responsibility. III. Results and Discussion BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Table 1 CSR Activities of Vivant Corporation in 2020 Nature of CSR Activities Objectives Beneficiaries Impact Project Name SOLAR Electrification Raising Awareness on renewable energies Poor and remote communities in Central Visayas and Southern Tagalog Awareness and have increased knowledge on RE solutions, climate change, adaptation and mitigation Project RELY – Renewable Energy for Livelihood and Youth Education: Sponsorship for Teachers to Acquire NC2 Certification To implement new curriculum as mandated by DepEd and TESDA Mandaue City Comprehensive National Highschool Teachers are equipped as their school implement the new currilum Project LIADLAW Solar Equipment Turnover The sole mission was to electrify off grid public schools with rooftop solar and educate the local communities in the installation, repair and maintenance of the equipment Mandaue City Comprehensive National Highschool Public schools have improved the quality of their education through the use of electricity generated renewable energy Project LIADLAW Scholarship Programs Provides assistance to deserving students who are interested to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Deserving students who are interested to pursue STEM More opportunities for student to pursue college degree STEM Scholarship Table 2 CSR Activities of Vivant Corporation in 2019 Nature of CSR Activities Objectives Beneficiaries Impact Project Name Donation of Solar Power Systems to support the Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) NC II Students Powering up off-grid schools in the country; to conduct series of training for teachers to be TESDA certified Palawan National Highchool and Roxas National Comprehensive Highschool Find solutions how they will make electrifying off grid school sustainable Vivant Foundation Inc. Science Laboratory Equipment Teachers Training The STEM improvement program includes training of teachers, donation of lab equipment and upgrading or construction of laboratory Science teachers at Mandaue City Science Highschool Through STEM, the Filipino youth will help provide forward looking and adaptable solutions for our changing world Vivant Foundation Inc. BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School classroom/building Employee Volunteerism To encourage employee volunteerism as Vivant believes in community involvement at all levels, employees not just to execute but to lead Different schools in the area Vivant employees take roles as leader who identify the schools and their areas for help Vivant Foundation Inc. Guadalupe River Clean Up To help clean Guadalupe River Guadalupe River in Cebu It was emotionally fulfilling to rid one of the city’s major waterways of trash Vivant Foundation Inc. Empowering Generation Next Sponsoring 2019 National Robotics Competition Elpidio H. Perez Memorial Tech Voc Highschool of Danao City Further promote STEM among the Filipino youth through sponsorship Vivant Foundation Inc. Regional Science and Technology Fair (RSTF) Science Equipment Turnover Sponsored the prizes for the winners of the Regional Science and Technology Fair. To find scholars who not only learn science, but apply it in innovative and creative ways DepEd Regional Office 7 This partnership allowed the best venue for setting up scholarship program where potential scholars must have been competitors Vivant Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program Provides assistance to deserving students who are interested to pursue STEM degree programs in college Deserving students who are interested to pursue STEM More opportunities for student to pursue college degree Stem Scholarship Turnover of Science Laboratory and Robotics Equiment To encourage youth to become innovators is the best way we can think of to help make our country better DepEd Region VII We believe in finding solutions which are adaptable, forward thinking and detailed oriented Vivant Foundation Inc. EIM Solar Equipment Turnover Donated the equipment for the country’s first Electronic Installation and Maintenance with Solar Technical Vocation Program at Bantayan National High School Bantayan National High School Find solutions how they will make electrifying off grid school sustainable Project LIADLAW BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Table 3 CSR Activities of Vivant Corporation in 2018 Nature of CSR Activities Objectives Beneficiaries Impact Project Name Launches Project LIADLAW To finally electrifying off grid schools Hilotongan Integrated School in the municipality of Bantayan and Bantayan National Highschool Vivant Engineers worked with DepEd and TESDA to create a new curriculum incorporating solar technology modules Vivant Foundation Inc. Vivant CIPC Science Laboratory To accomplish one of the first projects as a foundation – to build from the ground the Vivant CIPC Science Laboratory Salvacion National Highschool at Busuanga Palawan The school will be offering the STEM path in the new K12 system Vivant Foundation Inc. Donation of Technical Vocation Equipment for Electronic Installation and Maintenance To support the Technical Vocation course in Electronic Installation and Management Quezon National Highschool Looking forward that they can achieve the complete list of equipment recommended by TESDA for teaching the course Vivant Foundation Inc. Donation of Technical Vocation Equipment for Electronic Installation and Management To support and allow students to work as electricians upon graduating high school, holding an NC2 certificate from TESDA Palawan National Highschool In the transition to the K-12 system, Palawan National Highschool in the province to offer all tracks and one of those tracks is a Technical Vocation Course in Electronic Installation and Maintenance Vivant Foundation Inc. Vivant CIPC Computer Laboratory To provide schools of having laboratory sufficient electrical set up to support the equipment, aircons to keep the room cool while the equipment is running and bars on the doors and windows to ensure that their investment of equipment is safe Guadalupe Elementary School The DepEd will continue to provide schools with computer equipment and will be offering the STEM path in the new K-12 system Vivant Foundation Inc. BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Table 1 to Table 3 shows the CSR Activities of Vivant Corporation from 2020 down to 2018. It can be seen that their activities are concentrated in providing renewable energy to various communities where they operate. They also decided to focus on Education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math by providing donations in the form of Solar Equipment, Science Laboratories, Scholarship Programs, and Sponsorship for Teachers Training. Their role as responsible and involved members of the community embody in their core values: Honor, Relationship and Excellence. They believe that helping the communities develop encapsulates their commitment to integrity. They strive to ensure that their CSR programs are partnerships – with LGUs, schools, community leaders and other businesses and foundations – which foster continuous relationships. They listen to what our communities need and not just what they think they want. They believe that every person and community has the potential to achieve great things. They promote programs that provide their beneficiaries with the tools to build a collective future of enrichment. Table 4 CSR Activities of Phoenix Petroleum in 2020 Nature of CSR Activities Objectives Beneficiaries Impact Project Name Giving Back Giving Thanks / P20 per Liter To give back to the community Selected Stations Nationwide Sold over 210 KL of fuels, and served about 9,000 motorists during the promo duration. Tagged ‘Twenty on Twenty’ Phoenix and Tuason Racing also organized ‘Race for Frontliners’ To purchase PPEs and medical supplies for frontliners. various LGUs in Metro Manila, PNP Maritime Group and the Philippine Coast Guard To give honor to all frontliners who sacrifice their lives during pandemic stem RACE FOR FRONTLINERS BANGON TSUPER PROGRAM To help alleviate the effects of the COVID19 pandemic to help drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) and Transport Network Vehicle Services drivers who are active members of the Phoenix Tsuper Club (PTC) Drivers will be aware about Phoenix Tsuper Club with loyalty and rewards membership program for PUV Bangon Tsuper Program BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School (TNVS). drivers. DISCOUNTS FOR LALAMOVE DRIVERS To provide Lalamove drivers with a specialized discount card. The Phoenix Tsuper Club-Lalamove loyalty and rewards card gives Lalamove drivers discounted rates for Phoenix fuels blended with Phoenix PULSE Technology. Lalamove drivers and Food Panda Riders entitled TRIP benefits, which include Tsuper Hero Advantage It provides support to all Food Delivery Drivers / Service Drivers who also sacrifice in the middle of pandemic. Phoenix Tsuper Club Membership Food Donation Program An initiative to provide temporary housing for stranded OFWs waiting for repatriation flights, and the ‘PGV Calamity Aid’ affected and stranded OFWs selected schools affected by severe calamities in Central Vietnam. Provide the essence of high morale for our OFW ‘Ibahagi ang Buhay’ ‘Shelter Program’, and the ‘PGV Calamity Aid’, Phoenix Petroleum launched the ‘Tulong para sa Taal’ . Launched the ‘Tulong para sa Taal’ campaign when the Taal Volcano erupted in January 2020 and offered free ash wash-off for vehicles and gave free refueling for vehicles utilized in official donations and rescue activities, food and donation drives, and outreach initiatives Operation Smile Philippines To provides surgeries for those born with cleft lip and cleft palate, counting more than 30 years of extending help to others. affected communities, primarily in Batangas and Cavite With the participation of different stakeholders, over 10,000 individuals were able to benefit from various relief efforts of the ‘Tulong Para Sa Taal’ campaign Tulong Para sa Taal and Bangon Bags helped finance the surgery and treatment of 11 children who have cleft palate, cleft lip, and other oral deformities. Children were given another chance and ultimate change in their lives Operation Smile Philippines Philippine Red Cross Regular bloodletting activities to help ensure that safe blood will be available whenever and wherever it is needed. KEEPING LIFE FLOWING Donated 46 bags of blood to the Philippine Red Cross Blood Letting Php 100,000 donation for Missionaries of Charity (Gasa sa Gugma) Phoenix Foundation responded to the call for help from the Missionaries of Charity (Gasa sa Gugma),a community organization for the aged, dying, and abandoned in Cebu City Missionaries of Charity (Gasa sa Gugma), a community organization for the aged, dying, and abandoned in Cebu City (42 elders) To feel the love and care of those people who were neglected by their own families COMPASSION FOR THE NEEDY BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Donation for Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Donation of 100,000 Liters of Fuel and donated cooking sets, rice, canned goods, and other packaged food items ALLOCATION OF Php 100 million for COVID19-related relief efforts Donation of Fuel for the Sagip Saka Program Donation of LPG Tanks Donation of P800,000 Donated Php 100,000 worth of Phoenix SUPER LPG, heavy duty iron burner, digital audio system, and wooden double deck, single-sized drug dependents at the Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents in Tugbok, Davao City. To support the inmates and provide for their needs while being rehabilitated COMPASSION FOR THE NEEDY To provide relief efforts for typhoon survivors in Albay and Cagayan. Phoenix SUPER LPG tanks were also donated and used for the roving soup kitchen that fed evacuees typhoon survivors in Albay and Cagayan. And evacuees in Rizal and Cagayan To extend necessary assistance to those people who were affected by calamities RELIEF OPERATIONS (LGUs) and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) , Department of Transportation (DOTr) in Luzon for its Libreng Sakay Program. Humanitarian Ship received a donation of 20,000 liters of Phoenix fuel It helps the government to provide immediate assistance to all frontliners, health workers and affected individuals in the surge of Covid 19 Pandemic. The true essence of Bayanihan was seen all over the country BAYANIHAN IN THE MIDST OF COVID 19 Batangas and Benguet Farmers In cooperation with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), Phoenix helped farmers and fisher folk in South and Central Luzon by providing an area in participating stations where they could sell produce products. ‘Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita sa Phoenix’ project. Fuel Pasig City Mobile Kitchen, Chef Go of Davao City, the AFP Mobile Kitchen, the Pilar Municipality Kitchen in Sorsogon, and seven sites of the Philippine Red Cross Kitchen It helps the government to provide immediate assistance to all frontliners, health workers and affected individuals in the surge of Covid 19 Pandemic. The true essence of Bayanihan was seen all over the country BAYANIHAN IN THE MIDST OF COVID 19 both the private Mostly benefiting BAYANIHAN IN The company participated in a number of programs and partnered with local government units (LGUs) and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) in order to provide relief to frontliners, health workers, and affected communities. To help give the agriculture industry a boost, Phoenix also provided fuel for the Sagip Saka program, which transported fresh farm produce from Batangas and Benguet farmers, and donated them to communities in Metro Manila. Phoenix also supported Makati City’s rolling market and grocery store called Makati Mart. To provide over 16,000 tanks worth of LPG to help feed frontliners and communities in need. Providing sustenance BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School worth of Family Mart Meals in the form of FamilyMart meals and goods to both the private and public sectors. Philippine Basketball Association team, the Phoenix SUPER LPG Fuel Masters donating a portion of their salaries Philippine Basketball Association team, the Phoenix SUPER LPG Fuel Masters, did their part by donating a portion of their salaries for use in relief efforts. The team distributed food packs to frontliners and fueled up for free the ambulances which transported medical supplies and frontliners. and public sectors, including the Makati, Pasig, and Taguig local government units, Camp Crame, and St. Luke’s Medical Center - Global City. . The team distributed food packs to frontliners in Pateros, Pasig, Quezon City, and San Juan, and donated rice and PPEs to the Bilibid Hospital in Muntinlupa and Hospital ng Makati. In Visayas, fueled up for free the ambulances of West Visayas Medical Center and Iloilo LGU vehicles, which transported medical supplies and frontliners. frontliners, these donations were instrumental in supporting members of society with critical roles in safeguarding the public as the number of cases rapidly increased. Mostly benefiting frontliners, these donations were instrumental in supporting members of society with critical roles in safeguarding the public as the number of cases rapidly increased. THE MIDST OF COVID 19 BAYANIHAN IN THE MIDST OF COVID 19 Table 5 CSR Activities of Phoenix Petroleum in 2019 Nature of CSR Activities EQUIPPING THE FUTURE GENERATION / Brigada Eskwela EQUIPPING THE FUTURE GENERATION / Brigada Eskwela MEDICAL MISSION Objectives Phoenix employees came in with donations of paint, brushes, and cleaning materials to rehabilitate fences, classrooms, chairs, and tables Phoenix has supported Alternative Learning System (ALS) instructors at the Phoenix Livelihood Training Center, providing them an honorarium for their service in educating schoolchildren as potential leaders of the future. The foundation Beneficiaries 15 adopted public schools around the country Impact Find solution to how they will support public schools and out of school children and youths to go back to school. 18 teachers from adopted schools and 11 Alternative Learning System (ALS) instructors Find solution to how they will support public schools and out of school children and youths to go back to school. Benefited a total of To extend Project Name BRIGADA ESKWELA BRIGADA ESKWELA COMPASSION BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School conducted seven medical mission initiatives benefiting less fortunate patients. Phoenix employees also participated in the company’s annual bloodletting drive. Donation of essential relief goods, temporary shelter. Bringing joy to schoolchildren at Christmas. PROTECTING OUR NATURAL HOME BOOSTING A NEW BREED OF ATHLETES Donation of Fund to Athletes Sponsorship Giti Formula V1 Challenge Hosting for search of Pinoy Tsuper Heroes Phoenix reached out to earthquake victims with essential relief goods, temporary shelter, and other necessities in order to restore the normalcy of daily living at the earliest possible time. Bringing joy to schoolchildren at Christmas. Recognizing the value of creating optimism during the most important season of the year. Phoenix’s continuous reforestation initiatives saw 15,700 more trees take root in the countryside. Pinoy Hoops, a more comprehensive basketball training program was sponsored to develop a new breed of athletes and honed their skills on the actual court. It extended a PhP 2million sponsorship for Filipina weightlifting sensation and Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz for her training 2,857 patients. Phoenix employees also participated in the company’s annual bloodletting drive, which collected a total of 1,887 bags of blood. earthquake victims in Makilala, North Cotabato and in Matanao, Davao del Sur with essential relief goods, temporary shelter, and other necessities. 18 Gift Giving activities bring smile on the faces of 20,209 children since the project began in 2007. areas of Aklan, Batangas, Butuan, Davao, Misamis Oriental, General Santos, and Zamboanga. This brings the total number of trees planted through Phoenix’s efforts to 65,200 since 2009. 216 young basketball players, forming eighteen teams with 12 players each in Subic, Zambales necessary medical assistance to those people, patients and families who cannot afford to pay FOR THE NEEDY To extend necessary assistance to those people who were affected by calamities COMPASSION FOR THE NEEDY Employees will be aware that is our duty to nurture and use our resources responsibly. REFORESTATION DRIVE To produce new generation of basketball players DISCOVERY OF TALENTS Hidilyn Diaz Due to the fund support to the said Filipina athlete we won the Gold Medal in Tokyo Olympics SUPPORT TO THE NATIONAL ATHLETES Phoenix’s continued sponsorship of the GitiFormula V1 Challenge a homegrown singleseater racing series to elevate the local racing scene to world-class potential members of Phoenix Young Drivers Program Aspiring Filipino car racers the opportunity to be the next circuit superstar SUPPORT TO THE FORMULA V1 CHALLENGE The Pinoy Tsuper Hero is an advocacy program Augusto “Gus” Pascual was deemed a role It recognizes drivers who PINOY TSUPER BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Phoenix that seeks to champion driving as a noble profession especially in the public sector. model not just among drivers, second and third places were Joseph Membrillo and Eusebio Fabia, both from Tacloban City. Pascual received PhP 100,000 in cash, PhP 1 million worth of insurance, a new Mitsubishi FB vehicle, and PhP 50,000 worth of Phoenix fuels and lubricant products, among other prizes. exemplify discipline and safety on the road, help protect the environment, and make a positive impact on society. HEROES Table 6 CSR Activities of Phoenix Petroleum in 2018 Nature of CSR Activities Education: Equalizing Opportunities For Filipinos Health: Healthy People, Stronger Nation Outreach: Spreading Joy, Giving Hope Objectives Phoenix Foundation’s education programs aim to equalize opportunities and empower people to build and secure their own future. To support programs for the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System which offers courses such as welding, electronics, electricity, plumbing, computer servicing, beauty culture and hairstyling The Phoenix Foundation cares for partner communities by ensuring their health and wellness through various programs. The Foundation also organizes bloodletting activities that supply blood bags to thousands of patients who need them every year. Phoenix Foundation shares the joy of Christmas every year giving bags, school supplies, toys, slippers, and other gifts. Beneficiaries Impact Project Name out of-school youth, the unemployed, and those looking to learn new skills and get a new start in life. Our wholistic approach integrates components of free education and scholarship grants, building libraries, and outfitting classrooms through the Brigada Eskwela program EDUCATION AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Through its support to the Dr. Gerry Cunanan Mindanao Heart Fund at the Southern Philippines Medical Center, it has helped three young patients undergo free heart operations, giving them a new lease on life Their health advocacy also takes them on missions to rescue actual lives. SAGIP BUHAY PROGRAM giving gifts to children at beneficiary institutions and allowing employees to play Santa to over 16,000 kids Sharing is caring. Spreading the joy and spirit of Yuletide Season for less fortunate children. SPREADING JOY THIS YULETIDE SEASON BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Tree Planting, Adaptation of Philippine Eagle, Coastal Clean Up, Build A Reef Project Tree Planting and Mangrove Planting Phoenix Foundation programs are propelled by one motivation; to protect and enhance the environment so that future generations may live and enjoy it as much as we do. Team Phoenix actively participates in regular tree planting activities in our adopted watersheds and mangroves across the country Philippine Eagle Foundation - adopt a Philippine Eagle, PCG and PCG Auxiliary built 30 artificial reefs in the marineprotected areas within Barangay Vicente Hizon, Lanang, and Barangay Centro Jerome, Agdao, in Davao City. The reefs will help protect fishes from destructive fishing practices and increase their population – resulting to healthier marine life. PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT adopted watersheds and mangroves across the country: from Batangas, Calapan, Aklan, Cebu, Bacolod, to South Cotabato, Davao City, Butuan, and Cagayan de Oro It is enshrined in their values — merely caring for the earth for the future generations. Whether it’s planting seedlings and nurturing their growth, they find it in own nature to nurture life. PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT Table 4 to Table 6 shows the CSR Activities of Phoenix Petroleum. It can be seen that they have very comprehensive activities in 2020 in line with the Covid 19 Pandemic. They adopted the concept of the Bayanihan Act which is directed at addressing the public health emergency caused by Covid-19. The ultimate goal is to protect and promote the welfare of the people. In the year 2018-2019, Phoenix Philippines Foundation, Inc. works with communities to enhance their education, environment, well-being, and dignity. They have initiated and supported programs that, in small but meaningful steps, improve the lives of people and preserve the natural resources. This commitment to fueling people’s lives for better future is exemplified through their programs that empower people, protect the environment, improve health, and reduce suffering. These initiatives, as well as future ones, are built on their vision to be an indispensable partner to everyone whose life they touch. BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Those who have been given much have a responsibility to return the favor. The foundation's programs have expanded in scope and impact over time. They expanded their advocacies to include Education, Environment, and Health and Safety as a result of their outreach. It gives great pleasure to watch how these many projects have benefited thousands of individuals in Davao City, Mindanao, Cebu, and Batangas. The work of their foundation is about more than stewardship and charity. It's all about leadership and taking the initiative to empower people so that they can design the world they want. Table 7 CSR Activities of Petro Energy Resources Corporation in 2020 Nature of CSR Activities Brigada Eskwela Immersion Program SCHOLARSHIP PRORAM Objectives MGI, PWEI, and PSC participated in Department of Educations’ Brigada Eskwela 2020. Their volunteers helped out in preparing the school facilities, with cleaning and repainting works, before the opening of classes. They also installed a handwashing facility. To intensify Information and Education Campaign (IEC) through their immersion opportunities for students to be exposed in best engineering practices and power plant operations To provide equal learning opportunities through the scholarship program, they can motivate students to enjoy learning and to inspire them through education so they can have a better future. Beneficiaries Impact Project Name Rizal Elementary School in Nabas, Aklan / MGI likewise donated a handwashing facility to San Rafael-Sta. Anastacia Elementary School and Puting Lupa Elementary School in Sto. Tomas Batangas This project is under PWEI’s Adopt-a-School Program and is aimed at helping schools promote proper sanitation and hygiene among students. MGI hosted 10 students from Sto. Tomas Senior High School , 19 students from Central Azucarera High School Main of Brgy Central, Tarlac City More students will be able to be interested to pursue education in line with engineering and power plant operations IMMERSION PROGRAM four (4) additional scholars (Batch 5), two (2) from Brgy. Nabaoy and two (2) from Brgy. Pawa taking up Culinary, Hotel and Restaurant Entrepreneurship at Verde Grande College Inc. Two There is a big chance that deserving students will have a better future SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BRIGADA ESKWELA BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School recipients from Brgy. Rizal and Brgy. Tagororoc will be taking up a 4-year course in Aklan State University. Donation Of Medicines And Food Supplies Donated medicines and food supplies to families in the evacuation centers after Taal Eruption. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, PSC, PWEI, and MGI also donated food packs for the frontliners assigned to maintain security and peace and order in their respective Barangay evacuation centers in Tanauan and Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The essence of bayanihan lives in the heart of Filipinos in the middle of calamities and Covid 19 Pandemic DONATION DRIVE BFP Ibajay To extend support to BFP as one of frontliners and rescue team in the country SUPPORT TO BFP Donation to BFP The equipment will help the BFP in their monitoring and knowledge sharing activities. COVID 19 Response Food Donation Drive To Frontliners In Aklan, Tarlac, & Batangas Food Donation Drive To Brgy Officials And Health workers Vitamins For Children In Aklan, Tarlac, To provide assistance to our first responders To provide assistance to frontliners of its host communities - To help those who lost their income due to the quarantine. To provide assistance to the barangay officials and barangay health workers (BHW) in support of their public service during this health crisis. Also donated food packs to the the 4Ps beneficiaries. Their HEALTH projects aim to give residents of their host communities access to basic medical services and proper nutrition. donated 1000 pcs of KN95 masks and 500 food packs to the frontliners of Philippine General Hospital (PGH) last September 1, 2020. To deal with and mitigate the impact of the pandemic COVID 19 Response Barangays Gibon, Unidos, Pawa and Rizal in Nabas and Brgy. Napaan in Malay. To deal with and mitigate the impact of the pandemic COVID 19 Response Barangays San Rafael and Puting Lupa in Sto. Tomas 4Ps beneficiaries of Sitio Capuz, Barangays Santiago, San Antonio and Puting Lupa, Brgy. Balete and Brgy. Lourdes in Tarlac City, frontliners of 11 Barangays of Hacienda Luisita also in Tarlac To deal with and mitigate the impact of the pandemic COVID 19 Response turned over oneyear supply of vitamins for 6 malnourished To help eradicate malnutrition in the remote areas of their NUTRITION PROMOTION BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School And Batangas NUTRITION PROMOTION / FOOD MONITORING AND REGULAR CHECK-UPS PetroBibo Project Refurbished Daycare Center In Aklan Adopt a School Program Mobile Phones For Students In Batangas Equipment And Supplies For Schools In Tarlac Mobile Tablets For Students In children from Brgy. Napaan 9 children from Brgy. Pawa To provide 3-month supply of vitamins to children and senior citizens. MGI also ensures that there is continuous supply of medicines in the Health Center for common ailments and can be availed by the residents for free. To continuously implements its 3-year project against malnutrition called “PetroBibo Project”. The Project aims to help 37 pupils combat malnutrition through proper preparation of healthy foods, regular check-up and monitoring, as well as provision of vitamins and health supplements. To provide Day Care Center which is more resilient, cleaner, and more conducive for learning To pivoted quickly to respond to education challenges brought by the pandemic to the affected children who were included in the modular learning due to quarantine. To help the indigent families to complement the school’s “modular distance learning” approach. The mobile phone serves as a monitoring tool to track student progress and concerns. To help them in their modular learning by donating necessary equipment To help them in their modular learning by host communities children and senior citizens of Sitio Capuz, San Rafael, San Antonio, and Barangay Puting Lupa, Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Health Center in Sitio Capuz To help eradicate malnutrition in the remote areas of their host communities NUTRITION PROMOTION 37 pupils of Parang Elementary School 37 pupils of Parang Elementary School categorized as “severely wasted”, 32 are now classified as normal. NUTRITION PROMOTION Molada Daycare Center to the Brgy. Captain and school teachers of Brgy. Rizal, Nabas, Aklan Enable children and school by providing proper learning materials and facilities. Adopt a School Project distributed essential school supplies such as notebooks, papers, crayons, rulers, pencils and sharpeners, to students of Pawa Primary School Enable children and school by providing proper learning materials and facilities. Adopt a School Project indigent families of Puting Lupa Elementary School, MGI donated 50 units of mobile phones To be able to adapt to the (DepEd) shifted from face-to-face classes to distance learning using technology. Adopt a School Project To be able to adapt to the (DepEd) shifted from face-to-face classes to distance learning using technology. To be able to adapt to the (DepEd) shifted from face-to-face classes to distance learning using technology. Adopt a School Project donated tablets to students of Enable children and school by providing Adopt a School BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Cotabato ER 1-94: COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY Waste Management in Aklan Adopt-A-River-&Falls in Aklan PWEI celebrates Environmental Month donating tablets to be used in online class. ER 1-94, also known as Financial Benefits to Host Communities is one of the government’s mechanisms to ensure that host local governments and communities benefit from renewable energy projects. The policy requires that one centavo per kilowatt-hour (P0.01/ kWh) of the electricity sales be shared with host governments and communities for their development projects. The waste collection tools are intended for Ecological Solid Waste Management compliance of the barangay. The project aims to promote environmental protection through proper waste management in its host community To protect the natural beauty of selected rivers and falls in Aklan. The goal of this activity is to help PWEI host communities to plant for self-sufficiency. CHRISTMAS GIFT-GIVING IN AKLAN To establish community participation by giving gifts to its host communities during Christmas season. DONATION OF TANOD UNIFORMS IN To be able to contribute to the area’s peace and order projects by donating Batasan Elementary School in, South Cotabato proper learning materials and facilities. Project In October and November 2020, MGI remitted the ER 1-94 shares of the City of Sto. Tomas and Barangay San Rafael, respectively. The shares amounting to P1.7M for Sto. Tomas City and P1.2M for Barangay San Rafael will Total remittance will finance the construction of an isolation facility and aid in other related health services as part of their COVID-19 response. ER 1-94 AKA Financial Benefits to Host Communities PWEI formally turned-over 12 pcs of color-coded waste bins and 2 units of pedicabs for garbage collection, to Brgy. Gibon, Nabas. MGI promotes environmental awareness through good waste management practices lectures and campaigns. Waste Management The program includes annual dredging of water beds and installation of silt barriers for the Napaan River, Pawa Falls, and Rizal Falls in Aklan. To promote environmental awareness by preserving the beauty of natural resources Adopt-A-River-&Falls residents of Brgy. Gibon, Unidos, Rizal, and Napaan, PWEI planted 200 seedlings of pine trees along the Barangay road PWEI celebrated its Environment Month in 2020 by spearheading a “Plant and Post” Backyard Vegetable Planting “Plant and Post” Backyard Vegetable Planting In 2020, Barangay employees of Brgys. Napaan, Rizal, Pawa, Unidos, and Gibon were given five (5) kg of rice each as Christmas presents. To promote the essence and importance of sharing and giving to less fortunate members of communities Barangay Tanods of Lourdes and To be able to recognize the role of force GIFT GIVING PROJECT GIFT GIVING PROJECT BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School TARLAC uniforms for the Brgy. Tanods Balete, Tarlac. multiplier in the brgy. Table 8 CSR Activities of Petro Energy Resources Corporation in 2019 Nature of CSR Activities Medical Mission Blood Donation Donation of Health Supplements Launching of "PetroBibo Project" Donation of School Clinic Donation of Objectives PWEI conducted its medical mission for free medical services and check-ups to the residents of the two remote areas. To raise awareness in the importance of blood donation not only to the recipients but to the donors as well To promote nutrition initiative through donation of nutritional supplements to malnourished children The 3-year project aims to promote a holistic approach in improving the nutrition of underweight students. To provide health supplements to the students while their parents will be given vegetable seedlings. To provide clinic that will help the school administrator serve the health and nutrition needs of the students To provide school supplies to include school uniforms, Beneficiaries Impact Sitio Tagubtob in Brgy. Unidos and in Sitio Molada in Brgy. Rizal in partnership with the Municipal Health Office of Nabas and the Barangay Council and health workers of each Barangay. Free consultations and medicines were provided to address the basic medical needs of residents and nearby communities The activity was conducted in partnership with Cancer Warriors Foundation, Inc.Batangas Chapter and Mary Mediatrix Medical Center-Lipa City Project Name Medical Missions Blood Donation Campaign Raise awareness in the importance of saving lives Brgy. Napaan and Brgy. Pawa To help eradicate malnutrition in the remote areas of their host communities NUTRITION PROMOTION Parang Elementary School, Tarlac City in partnership with Tarlac Medical Society and Philippine Pediatric Society of Central Luzon Chapter, Department of Education, Brgy. Council of Brgy. Parang and the Municipality of Concepcion. To help eradicate malnutrition in the remote areas of their host communities NUTRITION PROMOTION Sta- Anastacia San Rafael National High School Enable children and school by providing them proper nutrition and care inside the school premises NUTRITION PROMOTION students of Pawa Enable children and BRIGADA BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School School Supplies Sponsors Livelihood and Skills Seminar Sponsors Livelihood and Skills Seminar Launching of Ecobrick Project Mangrove Planting Activity / Tree Planting Activity / Fish Pond Construction Mangrove Planting Activity / Tree Planting Activity shoes and bags filled with school supplies. By sponsoring Livelihood program, it will continue to support the communities who are into mat and bag weaving in Aklan and chili farming in Tarlac. To conduct seminars on financial literacy and management regularly to help them have the right mindset and know-how to steer a community business In Tarlac, PSC in coordination with DAR Tarlac continuously provide assistance to the Chili farmers of Hacienda Luisita. PSC also provide plastic mulch and screen to the chili plantation to help showcase the best farming practices in his farm. PetroSolar launched the Ecobrick Project, a recycling initiative with the purpose of transforming plastic scraps into bricks. The collected wastes were then processed into bricks by PetroSolar’s partner company Envirotech Waste Recycling Inc. (EWRI) in Zambales. To raise environmental awareness through a Mangrove Planting Activity which focused on the marine and coastal ecosystems in line with the theme “Protect the Species” aimed at further strengthening the resiliency of coastal communities. To conduct its ‘Dagyaw para sa Kagueangan’ tree planting activity with 700 seedlings planted along the internal roads. Primary School school by providing proper learning materials and facilities. ESKWELA A total of 20 participants attended the training. PAELDA currently sells its products in Boracay and Kalibo, which provides them additional earnings. Provides additional earnings to the beneficiaries of the said livelihood seminar LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM Farmers of Hacienda Luisita The Chili Production Livelihood Program of PSC in coordination with DAR Tarlac is now on its 3rd year. LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM Five (5) elementary schools in Tarlac City - Bantog Elementary School, Balete Elementary School, Lourdes Elementary School, CAT High Annex and Central Elementary School. – joined in the pilot run of the project. The first batch of ecobricks were installed in Bantog Elementary School’s pavement used by students and teachers for their school activities Ecobrick Project A total of 300 Black Mangrove (Avacienia Germina) species were planted in Brgy. Unidos coastline, in partnership with Brgy Unidos Council, Brgy Health Workers and Brgy Tanod This initiative showcases that renewable energy facilities, such as a solar power plant, can co-exist harmoniously with nature Environmental Protection Around 700 Mountain Agoho seedlings were planted along Barangay road going to the site Now on its 5th year, PSC team, together with all its subcontractors and PENRO Tarlac, planted forest trees in Sitio Pisapungan, Brgy. Sula, San Jose, Tarlac. A total of 1,000 seedlings (Narra and Dao) were planted in a “Sagip Kalikasan Tree Planting Project.” BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School 1.0 hectare site. Donation of Relief Goods to Typhoon Victims Donation of Solar Street Lights Assistance to Brgy Council To be able to quickly respond to disasters and crisis by helping communities through donation of relief goods and other necessities. To immediately distribute relief goods to affected areas during calamities To help the Barangay Councils in monitoring and patrolling their communities, PSC and MGI donated streetlights to illuminate their roads and help residents of host communities feel safer and more secure. To extend help to Barangay Pawa’s Council with the refurbishment of its multipurpose Barangay hall. To be able to donate various office equipment such as conference table and chairs, printer and computer. affected residents of Brgy. Pawa. A total of 84 households received relief goods and 11 families were given construction materials to repair their damaged houses. To immediately responded to calls for help by providing relief goods and construction materials to typhoon-affected households Disaster Response PSC donated 11 solar streetlights to Brgy. Balete in Tarlac in June, 2019 and MGI turned-over 15 street lights to Sitio Capuz, San Rafael, Sto. Tomas, Batangas in August, 2019 To immediately responded to calls while monitoring and patrolling within the community Brgy Pailaw Project Multipurpose Brgy Hall of Brgy Pawa; In Tarlac, PSC also donated a computer set to Brgy. Lourdes to be used for their office and reporting needs. To enable the barangay upgrade their facilities in order to serve the residents better Barangay Project Table 9 CSR Activities of Petro Energy Resources Corporation in 2018 Nature of CSR Activities Medical Mission / Free Circumcision Ambulance Donation Blood Letting Objectives With the objective of bringing medical services like free consultations, laboratories and free medicines to its host barangays. With the objective of bringing medical services to the remote barangays To encourage volunteers to donate blood because it Beneficiaries Impact Project Name Putting Lupa, Calamba City, Sitio Capuz, San Rafael, Batangas, San Antonio, Sto Tomas, Batangas, Brgy. Pawa, Brgy. Rizal, Brgy Unidos, and Brgy. Napaan in Aklan Free medical assistance are now available to those people, patients and families in the remote areas Brgy. Mapalacsiao, Brgy. Central, Motrico, Parang, Mabilog and Pando in Tarlac City, There is an ambulance to be used in case of emergency in those remote barangays Ambulance Donation Philippine Red To be able to promote advantages of blood Blood Letting Medical Mission / Operation “Libreng Tuli” BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Program Donation Of Health Equipment And Supplies promotes health and improves the body's overall cardiovascular health Cross donation and in the opportunity to save lives Program To be used in emergency rescues and to improve the medical facilities of the recipient barangays Brgy. Pawa, Rizal, Napaan and Unidos in Aklan The brgy center will be equipped and thus service its purpose to provide first aid to the constituents Barangay Project Brgy. Napaan and Brgy Malay in Aklan The barangay will be able to monitor the weight of the children and thus eradicate malnourishment Nutrition Program Provision Of Nutritional Supplement To fight malnourishment in children and to improve overall health of children in the recipient barangays Adapt A School Program / Brigada Eskwela To engage the community through information and to educate them through formal programs. Napaan Elementary School, Sta. Anastacia Elem School, Putting Lupa Elementary School To enable children by providing them with proper education materials and facilities. Adapt A School Program / Brigada Eskwela Teachers Training Program Sponsor training programs for teachers on becoming 21st Century Educators 55 Teachers from Bantog Elementary School, Lourdes Elem School To enable teachers by providing them with proper training and seminars Teachers Training Program Livelihood Program To provide initial capital for women and their families on their livelihood project such as Dishwashing Liquid Project, Mushroom Production and Quail Egg Production and Chili Production San Rafael Womens League in Batangas, Pawa AgriEcouTourism and Livelihood in Aklan, Sitio Capus Community Development Association in Batangas, Federation of Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organization in Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac Dishwashing Liquid Project Livelihood programs are anchored on sustainability and resilience to train the beneficiaries to have a stable income Mushroom Production Quail Egg Production Chili Production Table 7 to Table 9 shows the CSR Activities of Petro Energy Resources Corporation. In their website there is an annual magazine showing their comprehensive CSR Activities which is the PERC CSR Magazine. There is no doubt that COVID-19 pandemic has hit many businesses, operationally and financially. But PERC managed to go beyond their usual routines and to innovate, to survive and thrive. Although their power business was not deeply affected, they had to help their employees and host communities deal with and mitigate the impact of the pandemic. Their Corporate Social BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Responsibility (CSR) projects in 2020 were oriented towards pandemic response - promoting nutrition, assisting students in remote learning, and providing assistance to the country’s first responders. When the Department of Education (DepEd) shifted to online or remote classes, PERC responded by donating mobile phones and tablets to be used to monitor the learning progress of the students and to aid them in their new academic journey. In their Health program, they conducted annual medical missions and blood donation drive and also stepped up their nutrition campaign with the launch of Petro Bibo, an initiative aimed at promoting a holistic approach where children, parents, and teachers actively work together to curb malnutrition. The project involves feeding, regular check-up and weight monitoring, donation of vitamins, and planting of vegetables to enhance the project’s sustainability. They continue to take part as well in the renovation efforts of their adopted public schools and in providing supplies and learning materials to students. They intensified their Information and Education Campaign (IEC) through immersion opportunities for students who are interested in learning best engineering practices in solar and wind power plant operation. Because of the collective efforts of their CSR team, partners, and host communities, PetroSolar’s CSR program was declared as Country Winner and represented the Philippines in the ASEAN Business Awards 2019, held last November 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand. Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, they pleased to share that their environmental and CSR efforts were once again recognized by award-giving institutions. PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) was awarded with the 2020 Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards by the MORS Group, while PetroSolar Corporation (PSC) entered PEZA’s Hall of Fame Awards for Outstanding Community Projects. BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School Table 10 CSR Activities of Petron Corporation in 2018-2020 Nature of CSR Activities iFUEL the ENVIRONMENT iFUEL the ENVIRONMENT iFUEL Health iFUEL Communities Objectives Beneficiaries Impact PFI decided to focus on a new CSR environment program as it partnered with government and communities on mangrove conservation and restoration efforts through the “Puno ng Buhay Program.” The program piloted in Anibong, Tacloban City, where 7,500 mangrove propagules were successfully planted in the proposed 3-hectare mangrove site. Due to the pilot’s success, Petron adopted 25 hectares of mangrove forest in Ivisan, Capiz with hopes to expand our project in other regions as well. As of March 2018, 20,000 Avicennia marina propagules have been planted in our adopted 10-hectare mangrove forest in Brgy. Agustin Navarra, Capiz. Based on the latest records from carbon capture measurements, the results show that the Tacloban mangrove forest can capture up to 14 tons of carbon per hectare, and the site in Ivisan can potentially capture up to 80 tons of carbon per hectare. Project Name PUNO NG BUHAY PROGRAM As a responsible company, Petron is aware that business impacts on the environment. They have systems in place to measure, manager, and minimize their footprint. From greenhouse gases to energy and water consumption, they are continuously improving every aspect of their chain. Adopted waterways, cleaned up coastal lines and planted mangrove propagules and seedlings To serve patients through different medical missions more than 25,000 patients served at Bataan and Pandacan Community Health Centers Accessible to free medical services to provide different livelihood programs 4700 Communities under the livelihood program in Bataan and Rosario Cavite Communities receive free training programs that will sustain their livelihood and additional income SAVING LIVES BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School iFUEL Knowledge iFUEL Knowledge iFUEL Knowledge iFUEL Knowledge Tulong Aral ng Petron is a long-term and strategic initiative that helps send underprivileged children to school, keep them there, and eventually employ those at the top of their batch to complete the program’s vision of fueling H.O.P.E. Petron provides scholarship slots to its scholars who want to pursue a degree in Engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in a four-year course relevant to Petron’s business, and a Technical/Vocational course for Tulong Aral seniors who qualify in the schools’ admissions procedures. With a dearth of classrooms in the country, Petron schools were built to give children access to venues for learning, especially in the most remote areas This program will provide free automotive servicing NC-II technical-vocational education to deserving scholars at the Guzman College of Science and Technology. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (“DSWD”), the Department of Education (“DepEd”) the Philippine Business for Social Progress and the World Vision Development Foundation Helps send poor children to school, keep them there and make sure they learn. Tulong Aral has scholarship programs for elementary, high school and college students. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (“DSWD”), the Department of Education (“DepEd”) the Philippine Business for Social Progress and the World Vision Development Foundation This is the next step in road map for an integrated poverty alleviation strategy, with the college scholars eventually earning an opportunity to be employed in Petron. TULONG ARAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Petron have so far funded and turned over 22 schools or 44 classrooms in Bataan, Samar, Cavite, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Leyte, Roxas and some parts of Mindanao. It aids the government to give school buildings to remote areas through the country PETRON SCHOOLS Deserving scholars of Guzman College of Science and Technology. An initial 15 scholars benefited in the said program Once they graduate and get TESDA certified, they will be hired to work in Petron Car Care Centers. PETRON AUTOMOTIVE CARE EDUCATION (ACE) TULONG ARAL NG PETRON Table 10 shows the CSR Activities of Petron Corporation but it has no disclosure of what year it was done. As the country’s leading oil refining and marketing company, they continuously aspire to be socially responsible corporate citizens. They integrate sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs into every aspect of their business. Through Petron Foundation Inc. (PFI), their CSR arm, they fuel various initiatives that address national concerns in essential areas such as education, environment, health and human services, livelihood and other advocacies in BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY Graduate School partnership with the communities, local and national government units, likeminded organizations, and our employee-volunteers. Ultimately, their goal is to contribute to a brighter future for Filipinos by fueling H.O.P.E. (Helping the Filipino Children and Youth Overcome Poverty through Education). The iFUEL Knowledge - Tulong Aral ng Petron is a long-term and strategic initiative that helps send underprivileged children to school, keep them there, and eventually employ those at the top of their batch to complete the program’s vision of fueling H.O.P.E. Started Tulong Aral in 2002 to give scholars the opportunity to complete elementary education. It has since provided scholarships to over 16,000 elementary, high school and college. iFUEL the Environment Petron recognizes that environmental stewardship is a fundamental task in mitigating the impact of its operations over the long term through : Bataan Integrated Coastal Management Program in 2015 Waterways Management Programs Petron’s success in Bataan has been replicated in Boracay, the Philippines’ premier tourist destination. Petron and San Miguel Corporation (SMC), in partnership with the Province of Aklan, the Municipality of Malay, and Boracay Foundation, Inc. (BFI) launched the Boracay Beach Management Program (BBMP) on September 25, 2010. Together, we proactively take part in preserving the island’s pristine natural environment. BBMP focuses on seven priority programs that address the critical needs of the island: water and waste water management; hazard prevention; coastal resource management; watershed management; solid waste management; effective governance; and information, education and communication. It has since been institutionalized by the Sangguniang Bayan of Malay through S.B. Resolution No. 023 “Adopting the Boracay Beach Management Program of the Local Government.”