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SMC deploys food donations to LGUs, hospitals
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has begun distributing food donations to local government units (LGUs) and hospitals across Metro Manila to support communities and front-liners amid the COVID-19 crisis.
SMC president and COO Ramon S. Ang stated that the company is committed to assisting LGUs in ensuring the needs of the most vulnerable are met during the enhanced community quarantine.
Initial deliveries started in the City of Manila, with plans to extend aid to other cities including Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, and Quezon City.
The food donations comprise a variety of SMC products such as canned goods, biscuits, dairy drinks, coffee, and water.
Hospitals receiving donations include the Philippine General Hospital, Medical City, and Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, among others.
In addition to food, SMC is also working to produce and donate 70% ethyl alcohol for free to hospitals and LGUs to address the shortage of sanitizers.
The company is awaiting government clearance to distribute the alcohol, which is being manufactured at one of its facilities.
SMC is also donating 13,000 units of its Protect Plus Gold powdered disinfectant for sanitizing facilities.
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