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  While the global COVID-19 pandemic has forced most businesses to deprioritize non-essential sectors, the MVP Group of Companies has maintained its thrust for social responsibility, particularly with efforts related to environmental protection and sustainability.   MVP Group Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan says that despite the urgency of addressing concerns related to COVID-19, environmental protection must never take a back seat as climate change and other environmental concerns pose even greater dangers to human life.   “Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has already been facing daunting challenges on how to protect our environment and promote more equitable social development. If we don’t act now or even pause what we have already started, we might reach a point where we are no longer able to protect ourselves from the irreversible effects of environmental destruction. As a conglomerate that champions innovation and social responsibility in all our fields of ...

Caught in the crossfire between Maute rebels and government forces, Butig National High School in Lanao del Sur turned into a battleground four years ago, leaving in shambles what had been the only computer school in the province. Not until PLDT came in, to help rebuild it. Four years on, Butig National High School is back up and running, and ready to serve its students in a pandemic under the new normal.    The one-classroom computer laboratory  in Butig National High School is complete with computer units, computer tables and chairs, air conditioner, toilet facilities and other amenities. he one-classroom computer laboratory in Butig National High School is complete with computer units,computer tables and chairs, air conditioner, toilet facilities and other amenities he one-classroom computer laboratory in Butig National High School is complete with computer units,computer tables and chairs, air conditioner, toilet facilities and other amenities INSIDE VIE...

  Over 150 fishermen from Barangay Bagasbas in  Daet , Camarines Norte received newly upgraded boat engines from PLDT, in a bid to aid the residents' fishing activities for their livelihood. In partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress,  PLDT turned over boat engines that are more superior in quality, as recommended by the beneficiaries themselves. The Super Kaiao KA 192F model will allow them to sail and navigate towards the deep parts of the sea where big fishes are more likely to be found, which will lead to  increased income to support their families, especially during this difficult time.  “We are committed to equip our fisherfolks in far-flung communities through our boat engine donations. We hope that this will enable them to utilize livelihood opportunities amid the pandemic,” said PLDT Public Affairs Head Ramon Isberto.  PLDT also donated two sets of personal computers each at Barangay Bagasbas and the Municipality...