MGen sustains education campaign through OMF’s Balik-Eskwela project

Leading power generation company, Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), and its subsidiaries continued its commitment to sustainably support quality education in its host communities through One Meralco Foundation, Inc.'s (OMF) Balik-Eskwela Project. Education as a strategic community development pillar has been a focus of the Company through various initiatives since 2021.

 Last  September  2023,  MGen  employees,  from  its  Global  Business  Power  Corporation  (GBP) subsidiaries, assembled and distributed more than 300 backpacks filled with essential school supplies and hygiene kits for kindergarten to Grade 3 students. The initiative reached Labne Elementary School in San Miguel, Bulacan; Sitio Malalim Elementary School in Baras, Rizal; E. Pesa Elementary School in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija; and Caridad Ibaba and Caridad Ilaya Elementary Schools in Atimonan, Quezon.

Jaime T. Azurin, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGen, expressed the company's commitment to  sustainable  community  development,  "Our  company  is  dedicated to  doing  everything  in  our capacity to help the communities where we operate. As our business and operations grow, we will strive further to contribute to the overall development of these communities.

We believe that helping children get quality education is essential, which is why this support is important.  By supporting education, we are planting the seeds for a brighter future." This initiative reflects MGen's dedication to corporate social responsibility and its cultural emphasis on community well-being.

The impact of the Balik-Eskwela project was evident during the turnover ceremonies, where students joyfully received their school bags filled with notebooks, papers, pencils, and sanitation kits. Marivic Velasco, School Principal of Sitio Malalim Elementary School, emphasized the crucial role of partners like MGen, OMF, and Rex Bookstore in fulfilling their mission to guide students towards a brighter future.

Promoting the love for reading

In addition to school supplies, MGen collaborated with Rex Bookstore, Inc., a renowned player in the educational publishing industry, to donate over 8,000 textbooks worth more than Php 1 million. This initiative is part of Rex Bookstore's "Para sa Bata, Para sa Bayan" campaign, which aims to make books accessible to every learner.

To instill a love for reading, Maria Luz Blanco-Uriarte, MGen GBP Vice President for Human Resource, Administration, and Learning and Development, led storytelling sessions.

The Balik-Eskwela project not only contributes to the education of underprivileged children but also fosters a sense of community. As the initiative gains momentum, it is set to become a cornerstone of the company's broader efforts to make a positive impact on the communities it serves.