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MPIF champions nature conservation

DT · Sep 8, 2023, 12:20 AM

Photograph courtesy of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. Metro Pacific Investments Corp. granted the Mabini, Batangas local government P1.5 million for marine conservation. At the memorandum of agreement signing are (from left) Vice Mayor Leonido Bantugon, Mayor Nilo Villanueva, MPIF president Melody del Rosario, and SIU board advisor Romy during the MOA signing.

Metro Pacific Investments Foundation Inc., or MPIF, and the Municipality of Mabini recently gathered for the signing of a memorandum of agreement, solidifying their commitment to the conservation and protection of the coastal and marine environment in Mabini, Batangas.

MPIF, as the corporate social responsibility arm of the Metro Pacific Investments Corp., or MPIC, has always been at the forefront of environmental initiatives. One of its flagship programs is the Marine Protection, Inspection and Conservation Guardians, or MPIC Guardians, an undertaking aimed at preserving the country's coastal and marine biodiversity.

Through this agreement, MPIF commits to allocate P1.5 million over three years to cover training, allowances, uniforms, equipment and logistical support to implement the MPIC Guardians program in Mabini.

Partnering with MPIF, the Municipality of Mabini will play an essential role in ensuring the success of the project. They will provide management and monitoring support, collaborate with aligned national government agencies, and institutionalize the project through council resolutions and ordinances.