San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its corporate social responsibility arm San Miguel Foundation, has mobilized over ₱20.29 million worth of food and relief assistance for thousands of families affected by weeks of relentless rains, tropical storm Crising, and typhoon Emong across Luzon and the Visayas.
Working closely with local government units and partner organizations, SMC has rapidly deployed food packs and essential supplies to ensure timely relief for communities most impacted by flooding and displacement. Aid is currently being delivered to all 16 cities and the lone municipality in Metro Manila, as well as four cities and 21 municipalities in Bulacan province. Relief efforts also extend to 12 other provinces, including Bataan, La Union, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batangas, Cavite, Rizal, Laguna, Cebu, and Negros Occidental — covering at least 28 cities and 25 municipalities.
“Our priority is to make assistance immediately available to families displaced or unable to work due to the severe weather and flooding. We are using our network, facilities, and volunteers to ensure we help as many families as we can,” said SMC President and CEO Ramon S. Ang.
To date, over ₱16.9 million worth of food products have been distributed. Additionally, soup kitchens have been established in key locations to serve hot meals to approximately 47,000 individuals, an initiative valued at ₱2.3 million. The company is also rolling out over ₱1 million in grocery packs to support more than 2,000 families.
These emergency efforts align with SMC’s ongoing environmental programs aimed at long-term flood mitigation. Since 2020, the company has spearheaded desilting and cleanup operations of major rivers and tributaries across Luzon, including the Pasig, Tullahan, San Juan, and Pampanga rivers. To date, SMC has removed over 8.5 million tons of silt and solid waste to improve water flow and prevent further flooding in critical areas.
SMC remains committed to supporting communities in times of crisis while addressing the root causes of flooding through sustainable, long-term initiatives.
