How did your company do during the July 30 Metro Manila-wide shake drill? In various buildings across several cities in the metro, kapamilya were out in full force to practice the Drop, Cover and Hold as well as their companies’ evacuation procedures.
We take a closer look at how companies in the Group are prepping for the Big One and how business continuity management strategies can work as we fortify our homes and educate our households. ABS-CBN, Energy Development Corporation, First Philippine Holdings Corporation and First Gen Corporation, in particular, reveal how they prepare for the anticipated earthquake as well as for other calamities.
Whether the Big One happens this year or the next, or in the next decade or within the next five years, we must not let our guard down. “Constant vigilance”—fans of a certain boy wizard will certainly be familiar with this phrase.
Our companies have armed us through seminars and forums. Dealing with the megaquake itself and its immediate aftermath, keeping our families safe—well, this one’s up to us. That’s the lesson summed up in the term “YOYO”; this, as well as the inspiring story of a lady who survived Yolanda practically unscathed, is the subject of this month’s very informative Lopez Values in Action story on page 9.
While all these preparations might seem intimidating, remind yourself that there is a way to eat the elephant. Break it down into little tasks, day by day, week by week. Take time to fortify and secure your homes (if it’s sturdy enough to withstand a 7.2 quake or stronger, you’ll still need to ensure your family can stay there without fearing for their personal safety afterwards).
Truth be told, working on this issue has inspired us to also stock up on food, personal hygiene items and cleaning and sanitizing materials ASAP; buying multiples of everyday stuff such as soap, toothpaste and detergent ensures we will have enough supplies through the expected upheaval. Remember, whatever random item you can think of right now—slippers, hotdogs, light bulbs, floss—it’s likely not going to be available anymore in a postquake situation. And it’s not like you can do a grocery run when everything’s in chaos.
But life goes on despite the uncertainty of the times. Which is why we’d like to think about the upcoming Christmas season— we swear, it starts earlier every year—and a happier kind of list. MaARTe Craft, Art, Food & Design Fair makes shopping easier for you by gathering 50 artisans and their products at the Rockwell Tent later this month. Check out the details on page 12. Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) has also jumpstarted the holidays with its Christmas cards. Corporate clients may place their orders this early; info about the cards and how to get in touch with KCFI is on page 8.
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Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly
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Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed
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As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of
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The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro
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NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected
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ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14
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A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.
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The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we
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ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.
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HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading
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“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director
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She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would
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ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.
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ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya
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IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10
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For the Love of Children For the Love of Children These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive
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New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at