A report of the German think tank Germanwatch ranked the Philippines as one of the most affected countries by climate change. The devastation caused by typhoons to lives, property and livelihood has become a new normal. The vulnerability of the Philippines to climate change impacts is most evident in Metro Manila, considering the national capital region’s geography and population density. For this reason, the readiness of the local government officials is imperative who are tasked to first respond to the needs of the community in times of disasters and calamities.

It is in this regard that Sharp (Phils.) Corporation (SPC), through its Corporate Social Responsibility program donated fifty-one (51) units of washers (ES-W500 (BL)) and fifty-one (51) units of dryers (ES-D708 (GY)) to the City of Muntinlupa through Muntinlupa City Disaster Risk and Reduction Management office.

Announcement of Donations to the City Government of Muntinlupa during the 9 Millionth Washing Machine Production Celebration (Left to Right: City Councilor Mamerto Sevilla, Mr. Kazuo Kito, SPC President and General Manager, Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, City Councilor Airlene Hilapo, City Councilor Eliot Martinez , Social Services Head, Ms. Analyn Mercado and SPC Executive Vice President for Sales- Mr. Emmanuel Valencia)

City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi and SPC President and General Manager, Mr. Kazuo Kito with SPC key personnel and Muntinlupa City officials pose during ceremonial turn-over of Sharp washers and dryer.

The items will be used in different evacuation centers of the city. SPC announced the donation of washers and dryers to nine (9) barangays of Muntinlupa City during the 9 Millionth Washing Machine production celebration last September 27, 2019.

The donations were gladly received by Local Government Unit officials: Vice Mayor Artemnio Simudac, City Councilors- Hon. Arlene Hilapo, Hon. Allan Rey Camillon and Hon. Mamerto Sevilla Jr. and Ms. Analyn Mercdo, Social Services Head, graced the event. City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi hosted the ceremonial turnover of donated Sharp washers and dryers for the evacuation centers last November 6, 2019. Attended by key officials of SPC led by President and General Manager, Mr. Kazuo Kito , opened opportunities for the city government to know more about SPC’s effort in contributing to the welfare of its community.

Mr. Kazuo Kito discussing with Mayor Jaime Fresnedi Sharp’s effort to contribute to the welfare of the community

Actual delivery of donated Sharp units