Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a
subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the infrastructure arm
of Metro Pacific Investment Corporation (MPIC), join forces with Cignal TV,
TV5, and other MVP Group of Companies in enkindling the annual "Tuloy Pa
Rin Ang Pasko" Movement with its mission of spreading love and joy among
fellow Filipinos this holiday season despite life's challenges.
The drivers of the national symbol, the
Jeepney, are one of the most severely affected by the ravages brought by the
current pandemic. Up until now, few were still left without a livelihood. This
year, MPT South has chosen the members of Paliparan-Baclaran Jeepney Operators
and Drivers Association (PABODA), who traverse Dasmarinas, Cavite to Paranaque,
Metro Manila via Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), as the beneficiaries of
these CSR activities.
MPT South on Friday, December 10, through the
combined efforts of the parties, provides 50 pieces of Noche Buena packs among
50 PABODA jeepney drivers and operators. Each package contains Noche Buena
staples such as spaghetti, cheese, and fruit cocktail, as well as canned goods.
"Noche Buena has been a symbol of hope and
joy of the Filipino family during Christmas eve. With these small Christmas
packages, we hope that the families of PABODA members get to enjoy the festive
holiday season and imbibe the spirit of togetherness despite being affected by
the year-long pandemic," said Arlette V. Capistrano, MPT South
Spokesperson and AVP for Communication and Stakeholder Management.
Last year, MPT South conducted 'Drayberks' road
safety program, a social advocacy of the toll road company to promote road
safety along its expressways, among PABODA drivers and operators to show the
companies' support for the resumption of the Jeepney operations.
Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko movement, roused by the
Bayanihan spirit, aims to reach out to communities affected by the pandemic and
other calamities by providing Noche Buena goods and other essential items for a
joyful Christmas. It was initiated by the MVP group of companies and
foundations under the leadership of its chairman, Mr. Manuel V. Pangilinan.
MPTC is the biggest tollway builder and operator in the Philippines. Aside from CAVITEX, MPTC also holds concession rights for CAVITEX C5 Link, Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), the Subic-Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the NLEX Connector Road, and the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) in Cebu.
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