Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the country’s No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer and power products company, donated 140 units of 6.5KVA generator sets to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to strengthen disaster response and save lives.
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The recently donated 70 units follow the first batch of 70 units turned over to PRC in 2024.
HPI said the donation aims to support life-saving programs, especially during calamities and disasters. The generator sets will provide reliable power to PRC chapters, ensuring timely assistance, powering essential medical equipment, and supporting continuous communication crucial for coordinating relief efforts.
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Generators also help PRC operate efficiently during power outages caused by typhoons and the ongoing La Niña situation.
“We at HPI are committed to supporting trustworthy institutions like the Philippine Red Cross, as we share the common value of saving lives of the Filipinos. Under the banner ‘Honda Loves You’,” the company stated.
Honda and PRC have worked together for decades, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and Super Typhoon Odette in 2021.
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Present at the turnover were HPI President Takeshi Kobayashi, Asst. Vice President for Business Administration Gerry Datario, along with other officers and Honda personnel. Representing PRC were Chairman Richard Gordon, Sec. General Gwendolyn Pang, and the PRC team.
HPI said it aspires to become “a company that society wants to exist,” contributing to a sustainable society by serving people with mobility and comfort, while expanding life potential through social initiatives.
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