Corporate
Sustainability
Robinsons Supermarket
employees lead Bayanihan spirit post-Mindanao quake
The urgency of the need to
assist our brothers in
Mindanao galvanized our
employees to volunteer their
time on a moment’s call
during a weekend. The spirit
of bayanihan was evident with
different groups working
together for a common purpose.
It is truly gratifying
to see our employees willingly
doing their share for this
worthy cause.
Managing Director
Through an initial seed donation of Php2 million from the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), relief operations kicked off in Davao City with employees of Robinsons Supermarket and URC Flour Division driving the initiative to pack emergency goods for distribution to earthquake-affected families in Mindanao.
Ten thousand emergency food packs were prepared by some 150 volunteer workers composed of employees of Robinsons Supermarket Cybergate and Robinsons Supermarket Abreeza, together with employees from URC Flour and Pasta Division’s plant in Sasa, Davao. Several student volunteers also joined in the packing operations at Abreeza Mall.
Led by Joseph Castro Gravidez, Operations Manager of Robinsons Supermarket, the volunteers prepared the relief packs consisting of rice, Refresh mineral water, Robinsons Supermarket bottled water, URC sugar, Great Taste coffee, Blend 45 coffee, Payless instant noodles, Nissin cup noodles, Magic Flakes crackers, Cream-O biscuits, and Presto biscuits.
The volunteers worked on the repacking on a 24-hour shift in order to immediately ship the items to Task Force Davao based in Santa Ana wharf. Donations were delivered to the task care of Col. Consolito Yecla.
The City Government of Davao led by Mayor Sarah Duterte have organized an ongoing relief and distribution operations for earthquake affected areas of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato.
Robinsons Supermarket
Supports Good Nutrition
In partnership with civic
organization Right Start
Foundation and milk product
manufacturers such as Nestle,
Alaska, Abbot, and Century Pacific,
Robinsons Supermarket launched
the Share a Glass of Milk campaign
on June 1, 2019. The project was
under FitKids Program, a platform
dedicated to promoting good
nutrition for children. Php100,000
worth of gift certificates for milk
products was awarded to Right
Start for the benefit of the youth
supported by the organization.
Right Start is one of Robinsons
Retail’s long-standing partners in
its shared advocacy to bring health
and wellness to children.
Robinsons Supermarket
Launches Farm to Table Program
Robinsons Supermarket recently launched “Farm to Table” campaign that showcases fruits and vegetables sourced and grown locally by farmers. Held on November 8, 2019 at Robinsons Place Magnolia, the campaign aims to raise awareness on sustainability of supporting local farmers.
The main activity during the one-day event is the recognition of five local farmers or businesses that support local farmers. They are: Dizon Farms, Sanctuario Nature Farms, Tublay Organic Farming Practioners Association Inc., Alexis Lily Farm Enterprises and Greenery Salad and Herbs. Each group received a certificate of recognition from Robinsons Supermarket.
Also, present at the activity were DOST-Food Nutrition and Research Institute (FNRI) headed by Dr. Mario Capanzana. FNRI received over Php100,000 worth of donations for FNRI’s Nutri T.E.K (Teknolohiya, Edukasyon at Kabuhayan) Para Sa Lahat program. The program aims to teach how plant-based delicacies are made like vegetable kutsinta, squash siomai and home-made chocolates. The amount was collected through Robinsons Supermarket’s program titled, “Eat the Rainbow,” that encourages consumers to eat multi-colored fruits and vegetables.
Robinsons Supermarket
Continues Commitment to World Vision
Robinsons Supermarket with Universal Robina Corporation and Purefoods, supported World Vision Philippines’ Project Salute on July 18, 2019, sponsoring 100 children through donation of over Php1.1 million. Also one of Robinsons Supermarket’s long-term partners, World Vision supports the education and welfare of marginalized individuals to overcome poverty and achieve good health, including access to necessities such as nutritious food, clean water and healthcare.
Fit 'n' Fun Wellness Buddy Run
a Success on its 12th Year
Kicking off Robinsons Supermarket’s celebration of Nutrition Month, the 12th Fit ‘n’ Fun Wellness Buddy was held on July 7, 2019, with around 5,000 participants joining the event. Requiring runners to race in tandem, the event is inspired from the idea that having a buddy makes it easier and more fun to pursue one’s fitness journey. The race had two categories, with participants able to choose between 5km and 10km. The 5km race top finishers were awarded 6 months-worth of groceries and healthy freebies while the 2nd and 3rd place finishers received Robinsons Supermarket gift certificates. The 10K race top podium finishers received one year-worth of groceries. With major partners Nestle, Unilab, Fonterra, Wyeth Nutrition and Johnson & Johnson, the event is conducted part of Robinsons Supermarket’s commitment to educate and empower Filipinos in making healthier choices.
TGP opens its first branch
in Marawi City
in Marawi City
Two years after the conclusion of military conflict and local unrest during the Marawi Siege of 2017, TGP opened its first branch in the city in an effort to build communities back stronger through providing business opportunities to residents. The drugstore, which was opened on December 7, 2019, is owned and managed by franchisee Jonaima Basman, a trained pharmacist who hails from the city.
Jonaima is a recipient of TGP’s Build Your Own Drugstore Project, an initiative launched in May 2019 at the Philippine Pharmacists Association Convention, which allows greater entrepreneurial accessibility for professional pharmacists to become franchisees of TGP. The project gives support to licensed pharmacists to become TGP franchisees.
Led by Dr. Khadaffi Mapandi, the opening of the store was accompanied with free medical consultations to the local residents. This is part of TGP’s firm commitment to empower and provide access to quality and affordable healthcare to communities across the Philippines.
TGP holds Kape at Kwentuhan for
Northern Luzon Franchisees
Northern Luzon Franchisees
TGP conducts its quarterly Kape at Kwentuhan (Coffee and Storytelling) to further build capacity among its franchisees. Covering various topics and panel discussions on Finance, Employee and Franchisee Rights, and Marketing, the event was held at Clark, Pampanga on September 6, 2019. It convened a total of 71 franchisees from seven provinces across Luzon, namely Tarlac, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales, Pangasinan, Bataan, Benguet and Mountain Province.
With the goal of steady expansion and bringing affordable medicines to more Filipinos across the Philippines, Kape at Kwentuhan is one of the ways TGP shares knowledge and support to its franchisees, along with other activities such as the TGP Summit.
TGP, believes in continuous engagement with its partner franchisees so they remain agile and responsive to relevant developments of the sector.
Gordon Mines, who is based in Nigeria, flew in to attend the Kape at Kwentuhan at Clark. A multiple franchise owner, he and his wife own and manage four TGP branches in Pampanga. Their initial investment funded their first TGP branch, whose profits in turn funded their subsequent three stores.
Handyman collaborates with
Habitat for Climate Action
Habitat for Climate Action
As part of its social initiatives for climate action, Handyman Do it Best supported Habitat for Humanity’s Legacy of Hope Campaign, which aims to uplift the lives of 300,000 families through sustainable communities by building disaster-resilient homes.
“The combination is perfect because Habitat and Handyman are all about building homes,” says Stanley Co, Group General Manager of Handyman.
“These structures will be earthquake-proof and fire-resistant,” says Jamie Santos-Sugay, Resource Development and Communications Director of Habitat for Humanity Philippines.
These homes, which are expected to be in a duplex format, where two units are attached to each other, will also make use of bamboo as the primary material.
“Bamboo has the same strength required to put up a house,” adds Sugay. “At the same time, it grows much faster than regular lumber which makes it easier to be sourced as a construction material.”
On what makes a home disaster-resilient, Sugay says it has to be able to withstand a certain seismic magnitude scales and a certain wind speed.
Combining sustainability in the choice of materials and the quality that can tackle nature’s unexpected challenges is, for Habitat, the best way to build lasting communities.
(From L-R): Jamie Santos-Sugay, Resource Development and Communications Director of Habitat for Humanity Philippines; Stanley Co, Group General Manager of Handyman; Wilfred Co, President and CEO of Herco Trading; and Wayne Coherco, Executive Vice President and COO of Herco Trading
These structures will
be earthquake-proof
and fire-resistant
“We like to think long term,” Sugay says. “The Philippines may not be the biggest contributor of carbon emissions in the world, but we are one of the 10 most susceptible to the effects of climate change because of our location. We want to make both disaster-resilient and sustainable homes to prevent future disasters.”
Sugay and the rest of Habitat are looking into areas in Luzon, Bacolod, and Tacloban for possible beneficiaries.
Also joining this cause is Herco Trading Inc. via a brand they distribute, Greenfield Tools. A promotion coinciding with Handyman’s 25th anniversary was launched, where for every purchase of one Greenfield hand tool in any of the 175 Handyman branches nationwide, one tool was donated to Habitat.
“We’ve always believed in the vision of Habitat to provide homes for Filipinos,” says Wayne Coherco, Executive Vice President of Herco Trading Inc. “It is a good opportunity for Greenfield to show that our tools are of high quality and can be equivalent to foreign counterparts. It also shows that we can help others and give back to the community.”
Southstar Drug conducts 3rd
National Summit for Pharmacists
National Summit for Pharmacists
Southstar Drug held its 3rd Pharmacists National Summit with the theme CARE A Little More: South Star Drug towards Competency Advancement for Realization of Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care. The two-day summit was held at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City on August 25 and 26, 2019.
Southstar Drug, in partnership with Project Inclusion Network (PIN), kicked-off the #DropThePrefix Campaign on October 2, 2019 at The Legend Villas, Mandaluyong, introducing the public to merchandise designed with artwork by Persons with Disability (PWD). The merchandise consists primarily of eco-bags and calendars featuring paintings from PIN’s constituents, which began to be sold at select Southstar branches on October 15, 2019.
#DropThePrefix: Southstar Drug
raises support for PWD artists
We in Southstar Drug
have always been about
inclusion, especially
when it comes to Persons
with Disability.
A portion of the profits go directly to the artists and Goodwill Industries Philippines, a skills-empowerment civic organization which produces the eco bags. The program seeks to combine elements of livelihood and inclusion as part of Southstar Drug’s thrust for Sustainability. With the artwork intended to reach a wider audience, #DropThePrefix essentially intends gives light to the capabilities of Persons with Disability instead of their perceived limitations.
We'd like to give special
thanks to Southstar Drug, as
one of the companies who
have shown their support
and who believe in building
barrier-free communities.
Southstar Drug holds Run for
Wellness 10:CobblesFest
Wellness 10:CobblesFest
On its 10th year, Southstar Drug held its annual health run on September 15, 2019 in Naga City. Close to 3,000 runners participated and the event held in time with the city’s Penafrancia Festival, one of the country’s most celebrated tourist attractions. Entitled Run For Wellness 10: CobblesFest, the theme was coined from the colored powders and bubbles that the runners were immersed in for a novel experience beyond the usual run. As part of its initiatives for inclusivity, Southstar Drug also donated P50,000 to this year’s chosen beneficiary, the Naga Persons with Disability Affairs Office.
82nd Southstar Drug
Caravan held Naga City
Extending wellness to communities in Bicol, Southstar Drug held the 82nd Caravan at the Naga City People’s Hall on July 25, 2019. The Guest of Honor was Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion, who served as the guest speaker for the event. He expressed the local government’s support for Southstar’s goals to promote health, careers in pharmacy, and offer free services to indigent patients. 2019’s medical mission served a total of 750 patients, with services ranging from general, dental, ophthal services to pediatric check-ups, which were assisted by all Southstar Drug Registered Pharmacists in Camarines Sur.
The event was supported by the local City Health Office and partners Maxicare, Ritemed, GX Pharma, Bellkenz, Cathay Drug, Colgate, and Getz Pharma.
"Bring Toys Back to Life": Toys 'R' Us
and Caritas Manila partner for Christmas
Started in July 1, 2019 and continuing until November 30, 2019, Toys ‘R’ Us began accepting toy donations at select Toy ‘R’ Us stores with its “Bring Toys Back to Life” campaign. The toys will be sold at Caritas Manila’s charity outlets to support the Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program Scholars, the organization’s flagship program which provides college education opportunities for the underprivileged youth. Toys ‘R’ Us and Caritas Manila also held a one-day workshop on August 3, 2019 to restore preloved toys at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces, which will also be sold by Caritas Manila.
Daiso Japan has been partners with Cribs Foundation, Inc., a child welfare agency to care for the abandoned, neglected, surrendered and female minor survivors of sexual abuse, for the past six years.
Daiso Japan's
One Love A Day Commitment to Cribs
Daiso Japan has been partners with Cribs Foundation, Inc., a child welfare agency to care for the abandoned, neglected, surrendered and female minor survivors of sexual abuse, for the past six years.
Last October 2019, the team once again spent a fun filled day with of Cribs Foundation, Inc. doing soft clay art. This was not just a way to share knowledge but also a way to lift them up and give inspiration to be better on their journey to new beginnings.
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons and their partnership Robinsons Retail (RRHI) remains strong this year as RRHI continues to support the state university’s men’s basketball team in the upcoming University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season. This is RRHI’s ninth year of supporting the Maroons.
Along with the Universal Robina Corporation’s Agro Industrial Group (URC-AIG), RRHI rekindled its commitment with UP Fighting Maroons MBT on July 25, 2019, which was attended by RRHI President and CEO Robina Gokongwei-Pe, URC-AIG Group Business Unit General Manager Vincent Henry Go, and UP Fighting Maroons Team Manager Agaton Uvero and Head Coach Bo Perasol signing the Memorandum of Agreement at the UP Executive House in Diliman, Quezon City.
Robinsons Retail continues
support for UP Fighting Maroons
support for UP Fighting Maroons
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons and their partnership Robinsons Retail (RRHI) remains strong this year as RRHI continues to support the state university’s men’s basketball team in the upcoming University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season. This is RRHI’s ninth year of supporting the Maroons.
Along with the Universal Robina Corporation’s Agro Industrial Group (URC-AIG), RRHI rekindled its commitment with UP Fighting Maroons MBT on July 25, 2019, which was attended by RRHI President and CEO Robina Gokongwei-Pe, URC-AIG Group Business Unit General Manager Vincent Henry Go, and UP Fighting Maroons Team Manager Agaton Uvero and Head Coach Bo Perasol signing the Memorandum of Agreement at the UP Executive House in Diliman, Quezon City.
True Value Servathon Team for 2019
On September 28, 2019, True Value took part in the annual Service Marathon—Servathon hosted by Hands on Manila at the Philippine International Convention Center. Employees and officials of over 26 companies in the Metro participated in this event. The theme, “Hands on, Hearts out for the environment”, was echoed through the joint effort of the contributing organizations through volunteerism and fellowship.
True Value did a Soil Booster & Mabuhay Mix. This product will be used for soil enrichment and for compositing. The product was turned over to the partner gardeners and farmers of the Asian Social Institute. All in all, the volunteers were able produce 300 liter bottles of Soil boosters and 30 packs of Mabuhay Mix.
Ms. Gianna Montinola, head of the charitable group Hands On Manila, said the event was about giving back to communities. Since 2001, Hands on Manila has been designing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs customized to suit the needs of various companies and organizations. They focus on the environment, education, health and livelihood as they try to fulfill the vision of inspiring a culture of volunteerism in the country.
“In our experience, corporate volunteer work has been the preferred means of employee engagement by our clients. This is evident in Hands on Manila’s SERVATHON (or Service Marathon), our annual flagship program wherein for one half-day a year, companies and their volunteers come together to do good work.”
True Value has been a part of Hands On Manila’s Servathon for nine years now.
