BALIK BATERYA IN VISAYAS LEVELS UP

PEZA-MEZ Commits Support to Balik Baterya

In helping achieve its vision of “ providing a globally competitive and ecologically sustainable business environment in generating investments, exports and employment for the Philippines,” the administration of PEZA-Mactan Economic Zone has formally inked its support to the Motolite-PBSP Balik Baterya Program in an MOA signing held last June 23.

MEZ even tagged their support Batteries for the Earth, Batteries for the Future. In a forum attended by 16 locators of MEZ, Motolite’s CSR Head Mr. Eman Ragaza presented what the Balik Baterya Program is all about and Lear Corporation’s Senior HR Country Manager Ms Amabel Magnolia Abella shared how their involvement in the program made possible for them to give assistance to public elementary schools in Olango.



MEZ officials and staff who were present during the launch event were Department Manager for Operations Atty. Rufino Ranulfo San Juan IV, Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Chief Mr. Orlando Fuentes, ComRel and CSR Head Mr. Rolando Patalinjug and EHS Division Staff Ms Verna Luz Daño.



A collection event followed in the afternoon. Initial supporters include Accuform, Inc., Cebu Chip Connection, Halsangz Plating Cebu Corp., HPOI Corporation, KGS Phils. Corp., Lexmark International Phils., Inc., MSM Cebu, Inc., Olympus Optical Products Philippines, Inc., Sawo, Inc., Taiyo Yuden Phils., Inc., Philippine Tonan Corporation, Pacific Aeronautical, Inc., Phlippines Light-Leather, Inc., Cebu Logitem, Inc., Ina Micro Opto Corp., Toa Kiko Cebu Corporation, Cebu Iwakami Corporation and Euro-CB Phils., Inc.






Lear Employees Show Support,Donate their ULABs for LRCs

At least 145 employees of Lear Corporation have participated in the Balik Baterya Program. In an interview with Senior HR Country Manager Ms Amabel Magnolia Abella and EHS Coordinator Ms Marife Biol, the two officers shared that 20% of the collected ULABs came from employees.

For the Balik Baterya team, this is indeed a manifestation of promoting the advocacy, on proper recycling and helping improve the state of basic education, down to company employees.

The company has turned over a total of 13 tons of ULABs and has turned over 10 LRCs to public elementary schools in Olango.

Lear Corporation is a global company that manufactures tubular, welded and stamped assemblies for the automotive and aircraft industries.

Timex Group of Companies Join the Roster of Supporters

TMX Philippines, Inc., the manufacturer of wrist instruments and wristwatches based in MEZ, also inked their support to the Motolite-PBSP Balik Baterya Program.

Representing the company is Employee Relations Manager Mr. Paterno Niñal, Jr.



NKC Turns Over 2nd Batch of ULABs

NKC Manufacturing Philippines Corporation manufactures rubber seals for bearing units which are directly exported to overseas such as Japan, Europe, North America, South America, China and India. The company also manufactures sash rollers for household aluminum sashes which are also mainly exported to Japan and Thailand.

Around 1.5 tons of ULABs were initially turned over in 2009. The second batch totalled 0.6 tons. The funds will be used to adopt one LRC in the Visayas.

Turning over the ULABs to the Balik Baterya team are Asst Manager Emylou Cadalzo, PCO Edmond Ouano and the rest of the NKC EHS members.

Another 5 Schools Benefiting from Lear Corporation Learning Resource Centers

Five public elementary schools (ES) from Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City are the latest recipients of Learning Resource Centers from the ULABs of Lear Corporation.

These schools are Suba ES, Sabang ES, Sta. Rosa ES, Tungasan ES and Caw-oy ES.

Happy reading, kids!:)

For more pictures: http://pbsporgph.multiply.com/photos/album/53/11.30.2010_-_Motolite-PBSP_Balik-Baterya_LRC_Turnover_with_Lear_Corporation

22 LRCs from PLDT/Ramcar, Inc. to Benefit Visayas Public Schools

A portion of the Balik Baterya funds from PLDT used lead-acid batteries will be allocated to establish 22 learning resource centers in the Visayas for the incoming schoolyear. The 22 adopted public elementary schools will come from Western Samar, Bohol, Iloilo and Cebu. The 2008-2009 National Achievement Test mean percentage scores of the chosen schools range from 38%-74%.

The learning resource center package includes various instructional materials, bookshelf and conduct of a teachers training. Establishment of learning resource centers is one of PBSP’s initiatives to improve access to quality basic education. Our interventions are aimed to keep children in school by giving them effective and improved learning environment.

Photo above shows PLDT Community Relations Head Ms. Evelyn del Rosario and Ramcar, Inc. CSR Head Mr. Eman Ragaza turning over the cheque to PBSP Visayas Regional Executive Committee Chairman Mr. Jose Antonio Aboitiz during the celebration of PBSP 22nd Visayas Annual Membership Meeting last March 10, 2010.

To date, 5 Balik Baterya LRCs are in Olango Island and Lapu Lapu City, made possible by the donated ULABs of Lear Corporation. Textbook donations would be very much appreciated by these established LRCs.

EVENTS IN THE LAST MONTHS OF 2009

COMPUTER LAB TURN-OVER and SAMBAL SITE VISIT

PLDT, Ramcar, Inc. and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) recently turned over to Malabon National High School -- Longos Annex a computer laboratory with 20 sets of personal computers. The project, named Paaralang Laan sa Dunong at Talino --- Computer Laboratory Project, was made possible through PLDT’s used lead-acid battery donation to the Motolite-PBSP Balik Baterya Program. Joining PLDT ComRel Head Evelyn del Rosario are PLDT Logistics Operation Division Caesar Sing , Motolite CSR Head Eman Ragaza, Deped Officials and students and teachers of Malabon National Hign School.



“Grateful is an understatement.” This was how the Malabon National High School – Longos Annex OIC Mrs. Lolita Acuña described her sentiments that sunny morning. She has looked forward to the turnover ceremony while the preparations were ongoing. The students are all too thrilled that finally, they would be able to get actual hands-on experience with their new computers. “At flat screen pa!” as some of the students proudly described their new acquisition.

After the morning’s turnover ceremony, the PLDT and RAMCAR representatives visited another project site in Malabon’s Acero Libis Area, where a PBSP community was based.

The Samahang Magkakapit Bisig ng Acero Libis Phase II Homeowners Association was the beneficiary of another Balik Baterya project which entailed the construction of roads and drainage systems in the area.

The project is very much appreciated as this would help the community in flood management. As mentioned by one of the community members who accompanied us in the area tour, “Maraming salamat po talaga. Malaki ang naitulong ng maayos na daan… hindi na putik-putik ang mga tao, lalo na ang mga bata, pag umuulan. Napakalaking tulong at ginhawa talaga.”


ISUZU SIGNS MOU WITH BALIK BATERYA




Isuzu Automotive Dealership, Inc. (IADI) signified its support to the program through an MOU Signing held at their Muntinlupa office. Signing on behalf of IADI are Mr. Alejandro Paguio, Functional Director-Service, Mr. Rene Paningbatan, General Manager and Ms. Monina Macavinta, Auto Central Marketing Services Head.


SMB-DAVAO GIVES BOOKS TO DARONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

San Miguel Brewery-Davao turned over 260 English and Math textbooks to Darong Elementary School in Davao del Sur.

As mentioned by their Principal Mr. Homer Camposo, performance of the school in Math and English is fairly high as reflected in the 2008 National Elementary Achievement Test (NEAT). However, the school’s Mean Percentage Score is still below passing which is 70.5%. Thus, donation of additional textbooks to serve as reference will be very beneficial to both pupils and teachers.

NESTLE LIPA JOINS ROSTER, DONATES ULABS

Another Nestle plant has joined the roster --- Nestle Lipa (where our favorite Milo and cereals are manufactured J).

The Balik Baterya team visited the plant last September 25 and was welcomed by VP and Plant Manager Noel Lonzanida, SHE Head Edwin Ramilo, Industrial Services Section Manager Edwin Erasquin and FAS Coordinator Mary Grace Tan.

Before the year 2009 ended, an initial 1,000 kilos of ULABs were hauled from the plant.

TRANSWORLD TURNS OVER BOOKS TO PAYATAS C ES

Balik Baterya Team with Transworld Brokerage Corporation, represented by its Safety Manager, Mr. Jason Zamora, turned over 54 Math, English and Science Books to Payatas C Elementary School.

Payatas C ES is an earlier recipient of Balik Baterya textbooks from SGV, Mister Donut and Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation. The teachers are very thankful of the additional reference/instructional materials the program has provided. As mentioned in the March 2009 study of the Ateneo Center for Educational Development, provision of additional textbooks is necessary for Payatas C to be alleviated from being one of Quezon City’s “Depressed, Deprived and Underserved” Schools.

Lear Corporation Strengthens Basic Education through Five Learning Resource Centers

Three primary schools in Olango Island and two in Lapu-Lapu City were provided Learning Resource Center (LRC) packages by the Lear Corporation. The three schools in Olango Island were the Candagsao and Talima Elementary schools of Barangay Talima, and the Poo Elementary School. The two schools in Lapu-Lapu City were Basak Elementary School and Pusok Elementary School

During turnover ceremonies in the respective schools on Olango Island on Thursday, September 17, and on Lapu-Lapu City on Friday, September 18, staff and officers from the Lear Corporation led by Ms. Amabel Magnolia Abella, Country Senior HR Manager donated various instructional materials on Math, Science, English, Filipino, and HEKASI or Social Studies, a bookshelf and table and chair set, as well as established arrangements for teacher’s training to be provided to the schools. Also present during the events were Mrs. Vivien Taneo, DepEd District Supervisor of Olango Island, and Dr. Carmelita T. Dulangon, DepEd Superintendent, both from the Division of Lapu-Lapu.