I.

Introduction
JG Summit started in 1957 when Universal Corn Products, Inc. was established to operate a
cornstarch plant in Pasig. Since then, JG Summit has pioneered breakthroughs, broadened its
enterprise, and stayed at the forefront in every phase of the country’s rise to development. It also
helped individuals who strived for the good life—the entrepreneur, who invested in agribusiness
and the manufacture of feeds and prime food commodities; the visionary, who channeled resources
and expanded into financial services, textile and property, all backbones of a growing economy;
the captain of industry, who invested in power, telecommunications, petrochemicals, cement, and
air transportation, all requisites for industrialization; the innovator, who continually provides value
and fun in snacking; and the new regional multinational, who has embraced the challenge of global
competitiveness with zeal.
The JG Summit Petrochemicals Group complex is located 120 km south of Metro Manila, in
Barangay Simlong, Batangas City, overlooking the scenic Batangas Bay. At present, JGSPG has a
250-hectare fully integrated, world-class manufacturing complex that houses the Naphtha Cracker
Plant and the Polymers Plant.
Currently, JG Summit is one of the largest and most diversified Filipino conglomerates,
engaged primarily in businesses that serve a growing middle class with rising disposable incomes
in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and Australasia.

 Its largest subsidiary, Universal Robina Corporation, is one of the fastest growing
snack-food and beverage companies in the ASEAN region, serving well-loved quality
products with great value for money.
 Cebu Pacific Air is the Philippines’ first budget airline and its largest domestic airline
carrier with a growing international network reaching Asia, Australia, and the Middle
East; serving more than 18 million Filipino workers, tourists, and business travelers
affordable and reliable air transportation.
 Robinsons Land Corporation is a leading mixed-use property developer that offers a
network of modern commercial centers, office buildings, hotels, residential
condominiums, and housing project subdivisions.
 JG Summit Petrochemicals is the the country’s first and only integrated petrochemical
manufacturing operation, from naphtha cracking to polymer operations, that’s poised to
serve the requirements of the local manufacturing sector.
 Robinsons Bank is a growing commercial bank positioned for growth as it serves the
growing number of suppliers, tenants, distributors, business partners, and employees of
the entire JG Summit and Robinsons Retail Group.
 In addition to these businesses that are majority-owned and managed, JG Summit also
has significant minority positions in the Philippines’ largest telecoms company—
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), the Philippines’ largest electricity
distributor – Manila Electric Company (Meralco), one of the Philippines’ leading
 power producers – Global Business Power Corporation (GBP), and one of Singapore’s
leading property developers – United Industrial Corporation/Singapore Land.
JG Summit’s place in Philippine business has for its cornerstone a business portfolio of
market leaders, a solid financial position, a formidable management team, and a vision of leading
the country to global competitiveness and making life better for every Filipino.

JG Summit Petrochemicals Group

JG Summit is a pioneer in the petrochemical industry in the Philippines, having two

wholly-owned petrochemical investments operating in its 250-hectare fully integrated world-
class manufacturing complex in Batangas City, around 120 km south of Manila. These
subsidiaries, JG Summit Petrochemical Corporation (JGSPC) and JG Summit Olefins
Corporation (JGSOC), are collectively known as the JG Summit Petrochemicals Group
(JGSPG).

Mission
We make life better for every Filipino.

Vision
JG Summit Holdings, Inc. will be the leading conglomerate in the Philippines, with an established
and viable global presence. We make life better.

Core Values
 Passion to Win
By being entrepreneurial and proactive, we deliver more than what is asked for and endear
ourselves to, above else, our customers. We continuously challenge ourselves to strive for
excellence.

 Dynamism
We build a culture that thrives on collaboration and innovation to meet constantly changing
consumer needs.

 Integrity
Our business is built on trust and honor, making products of the highest standards.
  Courage
We are unafraid to try new things—we discover and go on a journey where others dare not
venture—and deliver our promise to delight. We possess an indomitable spirit with a lot of grit.

About JGSPC

JG Summit Petrochemical Corporation (JGSPC) is the largest manufacturer of

polyolefins in the Philippines, with current rated production capacities of 320,000 metric tons per
annum (MTA) for polyethylene (PE) and 190,000 MTA of polypropylene (PP). JGSPC uses
UNIPOLTM polymer production technology, known for its safety, operational stability, cost-
effectiveness and versatility.

JG Summit Petrochemical Corporation was incorporated in 1994 as a joint venture

between JG Summit Holdings, Inc. and Marubeni Corporation. The company was given pioneer
status by the Board of Investments in the same year. Construction of the JGSPC Plant began in
1995. Upon its completion, it had rated capacities of 200 KTA for PE and 180 KTA for PP.
Commercial operations commenced in March 1998.

Operational since August 1998, JGSPC markets its world-class quality PE and PP resins
under the brand name EVALENETM. EVALENETM is a dominant player in the local resins
market, and is also distributed in more than 30 countries all over the world.

In 2006, JGSPC became a wholly owned subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Plans were
then drawn out for the Philippines’ first Naphtha Cracker Plant (NCP) and simultaneous expansion of
the Polymers Plant. The NCP was constructed from 2011 to 2014, while PE and PP expansion works
were undergone in 2012 to 2014. Commercial operation of the newly expanded JG Summit
Petrochemicals Group started in November 2014 with increased polymer production capacities of
320 KTA for PE and 190 KTA for PP.

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Linear Low Density Polyethylene(LLDPE)
Homo polymer Polypropylene(PP-H)
Random Copolymer Polypropylene (PP-R)

About JGSOC

JG Summit Olefins Corporation was established to eliminate JG Summit Petrochemical

Corporation’s need to import ethylene and propylene which are raw materials in the manufacture of
EVALENE® High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE),
Homopolymer Polypropylene (PP-H) and Random Copolymer Polypropylene (PP-R) resins.
 JG Summit Olefins Corporation (JGSOC) operates the first and only naphtha cracker
plant in the country. It uses LummusTM Olefins Conversion Technology in manufacturing
320,000 MTA of polymer-grade ethylene and 190,000 MTA of polymer-grade propylene, which
are used as feedstock by the downstream polymer plants operated by JGSPC. The cracker’s
products also include pygas and mixed C4, which in turn are raw materials used to manufacture
intermediate chemicals such as benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes and butadiene.

JGSOC was incorporated in 2008. Engineering works for the naphtha cracker started in 2009. In
2010, JGSOC was registered with the Board of Investments as a producer of ethylene, propylene,
pyrolysis gasoline, mixed C4 and other by-products. Commercial operations commenced in
November 2014.

Since the start of the cracker’s commercial operations in November 2014, JGSPC’s
olefins requirements, rather than being imported, have now been primarily supplied by JGSOC.
This ensures supply stability and competitiveness of JGSPC’s PE and PP resins, which are
widely used not only by the domestic plastics industry but also by other plastic products
manufacturers worldwide.

Both JGSPC and JGSOC operate under strict adherence to quality, safety and
environmental management systems certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS
18001: 2007 standards.

Expansion Project

Currently ongoing is JGSPG’s expansion project for the petrochemical complex, which
shall increase existing capacities as well as provide for new production units, as follows:
- Increase in capacity for the existing naphtha cracker plant, to 480,000 MTA as ethylene and
240,000 MTA as propylene;
- Increase in capacity for the existing PP plant, to 300,000 MTA;
- A new butadiene extraction unit, to produce 70,000 MTA butadiene and 89,000 MTA raffinate-
1;
- A new aromatics extraction unit, to produce 126,000 MTA of benzene, 76,000 MTA of toluene
and 46,000 MTA of mixed xylenes; and
- A new bimodal PE plant using Chevron Phillip’s MarTECH™ loop slurry polymerization
technology.
 In 2019, construction will already be in full swing for all the new and expanded units,
with commercial operations for the expanded complex targeted to commence by 2020.

The expansion project, with its additional volumes and new downstream value-added
products, is a step towards product diversification of the Philippine petrochemical industry, and
aims to strengthen further the industrial value chain for the various domestic manufacturing
sectors.

Naphtha Cracker Plant

JGSOC’s $700 million Naphtha Cracker Plant uses Lummus Technology (a CB&I
company) which is one of the more widely applied processes for the production of polymer-
grade ethylene and propylene. This plant is designed to produce 320 KTA of ethylene and 190
KTA of propylene.
Features of JGSOC’s ethylene process as adopted from Lummus Technology are:
 Use of Short Residence Time (SRT) pyrolysis furnace for high olefins yield, high thermal
efficiency, long run-length, feed flexibility
 Quick Quencher Transfer Line Exchanger (TLE) for low pressure drop and short residence time
resulting in minimum yield degradation
 TLE decoking technology for reduced maintenance, longer tube life and less emissions
 Low pressure chilling train for energy efficiency and lower investment cost
 Hydrogenation process for acetylene/diene towards higher selectivity, minimization of green oil
production and reduction of energy consumption
 Tertiary refrigeration that results in lower investment cost, enhanced reliability and simplified
maintenance

Polymers Plant

Commissioned in 1998, JGSSPC’s Polymer Plant was constructed in a 27.9-hectare lot

by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as turnkey contractor and with EEi, DMCI and Cape East as
subcontractors. The Group initially invested $350 million to build the Polymer Plants. Another
$100 million were spent for its expansion which was completed in 2014.

The JGSPC Plant has the following facilities:

 Two reactors for Polyethylene with 320 KTA combined capacity
 One reactor for Polypropylene with 190 KTA per annum capacity
 Central Control Room with Distributed Control System (DCS) Technology by Honeywell-
Yamatake
 Tank Farm with cryogenic and ambient storage tanks and Flare Facilities
 Laboratory with state-of-the-art instruments for Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product
Applications and Technical Services
 Closed-loop Cooling Water System, with heat exchange to sea water
 Jetty that can accommodate 54,000 DWT vessels
 Three-hectare covered warehouse for storing up to 37,000 tons of packaged products. It includes
a packaging facility for loading products into 25kg, 750kg, and 1,000kg bags, as well as in-house
heavy duty bag-making equipment.
 Modern safety equipment and fire prevention facilities situated in accessible locations all over
the plant to ensure the safety of employees and surrounding communities.

Process Overview/ Technology

JGSPC’s polyolefin manufacturing processes are based on UNIPOL™ PE Process and

UNIPOL™ PP Process Technology, known for its safety, environment-friendliness, simplicity,
operational stability, cost-effectiveness and versatility. UNIPOL™’s relatively low pressures and
low temperatures eliminate over-pressurization and runaway reactions, making it one of the
safest PE and PP polymerization technologies available today. This gas phase process is also the
cleanest in its class due to the absence of liquid and solid effluents emitted to the environment.
Today, The Dow Chemical Company’s fully owned Univation Technologies is the licensor for
UNIPOL™ PE Process, while W.R. Grace & Co. is the licensor for UNIPOL™ PP Process
Technology. The licensing agreements with these companies are characterized by continuous
liaison, extensive documentation, complete training and technical assistance, which ensure the
continuous improvement of the Plant and our personnel.

II. Safety Programs

Accidents come in all shape and sizes. There are also all sorts of accident causal factors.
Safety programs must therefore be properly identified, developed, reviewed, implemented and
evaluated to get optimum results.

List of Safety Management Programs

1. Training-teaching, or developing in oneself or others, any skills and knowledge that relate
to specific useful competencies. As all companies should have __ implement this safety
management in order to prevent unnecessary scenarios in the future. Training were as Job
training, Awareness Training and Preparedness training are being conducted in the said
 company in order to have their people or workers trained, whatever may happen they will
know what to do. They also have combat trainings to their drivers and security guards.
2. Inspection- careful examination or scrutiny. In order for them to find potential hazards,
they include inspection specially on workplaces on their Job Hazard Analysis.
3. Hazard analysis- process of recognizing hazards that may arise from a system or its
environment, documenting their unwanted consequences and analyzing their potential
causes. Inspection is their key on conducting the said Safety Program.
4. Safe Operating Procedures -written document that provides step-by-step instructions on
how to safely perform a task or activity which involves some risk to health and safety.
This Safety Management Program is being thought in their trainings in order for them to
be well prepared.
5. Work Permit System-refers to management systems used to ensure that work is done
safely and efficiently. These are used in hazardous industries and involve procedures to
request, review, authorize, document and most importantly, de-conflict tasks to be carried
out by front line workers. In order for them to feel even more relief they implement this
Safety Program so that they can be sure who or who not to entrust the job, especially on
their HR management.
6. Safety Report and Records- any information, which can be used to support a safety claim
and demonstrate the degree of acceptability of the safety performance of the services
provided by an organization. Safety records are to be created and maintained throughout
the SMS operation. In order to prevent potential hazards in the future or prevent accidents
from happening again they keep reports and records.
7. Equipment Integrity- management of critical process equipment to ensure it is designed
and installed correctly, and that it operates and is maintained properly. The company
makes sure that all their equipment’s all elements are fit for service.
8. Environmental Protection- practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals,
organizations and governments. Its objectives are to conserve natural resources and the
existing natural environment and, where possible, to repair damage and reverse trends.
They make sure that they are as ecofriendly as possible.
9. Public Safety- function of governments which ensures the protection of citizens, persons
in their territory, organizations, and institutions against threats to their well-being – and
to the prosperity of their communities. Not only do they ensure the safety of their
workers, they also ensure the safety of the community.
10. Emergency Preparedness- Included in their Training Safety Program, they teach their
people how to be prepared in case of emergency or unwanted scenarios.
11. Programs Evaluation- systematic method for collecting, analyzing, and using information
to answer questions about projects, policies and programs, particularly about their
effectiveness and efficiency.
12. Safety Compliance Audit- It is recommended that a team be established to conduct safety
audit. Each team should be comprised of at least three to five people representing a
 variety of departments. To ensure neutrality and objectivity, it is suggested that team
members should not audit their own department. Audits may also be conducted by
qualified consultants. Audit Team members should review all existing safety program
material in advance of the safety audit.
Safety Audits are conducted for the purpose of health, safety, and fire hazard
identification. During these surveys, assessments are made for compliance to applicable
regulations and fire codes as well as the detection of unsafe hazards.
Audits also provide an evaluation of workplace compliance to Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) standards relating workplace and worker safety.
13. Safe work Practices- generally written methods outlining how to perform a task with
minimum risk to people, equipment, materials, environment, and processes. Safe job
procedures are a series of specific steps that guide a worker through a task from start to
finish in a chronological order.
14. Hiring and placement- Like all other companies, each people trying to get hired on their
company needs to go on a step by step hiring process. Like permits and stuff.
15. Care of Injured and Ill- As it is their responsibility, the company has a Safety program
dedicated for the care of the injured and ill in case they are involved in an
incident/accident. Like their health benefits, first aid, clinics etc.
16. Safety Committees- facilitate co-operation in developing and carrying out measures to
improve the safety of workers, help develop health and safety standards, rules and
procedures.
17. Control of hazardous Energy(Lockout/Tag out)- Energy sources including electrical,
mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and
equipment can be hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of
machines and equipment, the unexpected startup or release of stored energy can result in
serious injury or death to workers.
 Proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures safeguard workers from
the release of hazardous energy. The OSHA standard for The Control of
Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147) for general industry,
outlines specific action and procedures for addressing and controlling hazardous
energy during servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment. Employers
are also required to train each worker to ensure that they know, understand, and
are able to follow the applicable provisions of the hazardous energy control
procedures. Workers must be trained in the purpose and function of the energy
control program and have the knowledge and skills required for the safe
application, usage and removal of the energy control devices.
 All employees who work in an area where energy control procedure(s) are utilized
need to be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure(s),
especially prohibition against attempting to restart or reenergize machines or other
equipment that are locked or tagged out.
  All employees who are authorized to lockout machines or equipment and perform
the service and maintenance operations need to be trained in recognition of
applicable hazardous energy sources in the workplace, the type and magnitude of
energy found in the workplace, and the means and methods of isolating and/or
controlling the energy.
 Specific procedures and limitations relating to tagout systems where they are
allowed.
 Retraining of all employees to maintain proficiency or introduce new or changed
control methods.

18. Industrial Hygiene- they follow the IMPLEMENTING RULES AND

REGULATIONS(IRR) on CHAPTER VII( Industrial Hygiene) OF THE SANITATION
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES.
19. Personal Protective Equipment’s- It is required to all the workers or employees to wear
their Personal Protective Equipment at all times inside their workplaces such as Head
Protection, Arm Protection, Leg Protection, Breathing Protection, Hearing Protection,
etc.
20. Fire Protection- The Fire Protection program are established and can be used throughout
all their workplaces. They also have trained firefighting organization. Provided Fire
Fighting Equipment’s throughout all their workplaces. Also they have trained their
workers how to firefighting equipment’s and where to find them. Provided fire walls and
exit stairways and Alarm Systems to inform workers in case of emergency. Prohibited
Smoking near any building or operation that may constitute a fire hazard.
21. Accident Investigation- the scientific and academic analysis of the facts that occurred
during an accident. An investigation is conducted to identify the root cause of
an accident in an effort to make recommendations or take corrective actions to prevent
the future occurrence of the same or a similar event.

These are the four critical reasons which why they include these Safety Management
Program
 Concern- Concern for the welfare of workers, facilities and the environment
 Economic- Accidents cost money. They investigate the accident to prevent the
accident from happening again therefore saving money to be economically
efficient.
 Legal- The Law( DOE Order 5484 1) requires it. Many Federal and State Laws
Require Accidents and Injuries to be Investigated. DOE Order 5484 1 specifies
exactly what should be investigated. Failure to comply with this order could result
in legal action.
  Risk Management- Accident information is essential to running a good risk
management program and preventing future accidents. Risk must be known and
understood to prevent accidents. Future accidents can be prevented by
understanding all of the factors which cause accidents and under what conditions
they occur.

Management of impacts will be undertaken in accordance with the identified risks and their
risk rankings, in order to appropriately prioritise levels of effort to be provided by JGPG
during project implementation. Appropriate management plans will be developed and
implemented, including waste management plan and spill response plans, among others. An
Environmental Management Unit will be established to ensure compliance with
environmental regulations and commitment with the environmental management plant
presented as part of this EIS. As part of its Corporate Governance, JGPG is committed to
adhere to its Stakeholder Health, Safety and Welfare policy. Under this policy, the company
is “committed to undertake all reasonable steps to ensure the health, safety and welfare for
the best interest of our stakeholders and the communities where we live and work by
complying with the provisions of law, industry rules and regulations, standards of
independent accreditation bodies where the Company obtained accreditation, and
contractual obligations.” This policy aims to: 1. Provide a guiding principle to ensure health,
safety and welfare of the Company's stakeholder. 2. Identify responsibility and
accountability of every personnel and department in the organization to ensure the health,
safety and welfare of stakeholders. 3. Integrate health and safety practices in all activities to
ensure efficiency and quality of products and services. The policy defines the guiding
principles and responsibilities for managing health, safety and welfare of the stakeholders of
the company including its subsidiaries and affiliates. This policy will also provide the guiding
principles for the project to implement appropriate measures to prevent adverse impacts of
the project.

Jennifer Mandocdoc was assigned at Safety Department of the JG Summit Petrochemical

Corporation, the following are her daily routines:

 Housekeeping and Safety Orientation

 Attends daily morning shift meeting
 Daily Safety inspection routine field work
 Attends First Line Crew Meeting every Monday
 Assists in Emergency Response Drill every Friday, safety meeting
 Updates Personal Protective Equipment per Person and Department
Safety Projects:
JGSPG donates Medical Equipment to its Host Barangays
JG Summit Petrochemicals Group (JGSPG) donated emergency equipment to its host
barangays, Simlong and Pinamucan Ibaba last May 12, 2017 held at the JGSPG complex. This
effort is part of the Community Development Program which is dedicated to environment,
education and health and safety.
Each barangay received the following emergency equipment:
 One (1) set of first aid kit
 One (1) unit of heavy duty flashlight
 One (1) unit of megaphone
 Twelve (12) units of reflector vests
 Twelve (12) units of raincoats
 Twelve (12) units of whistles
 Coffee mix
The turnover was attended by the barangay officials and personnel who delightedly
received the emergency equipment. These items will be useful and significant for each barangay
as this will improve their emergency response team and also their day to day operations. During
the turnover, JGSPG employees conducted a short lecture on Safety, Health and Environment
lead by the Safety department. They discussed the safety precautions being done inside and
outside the Plant to ensure safety of the employees and its surrounding communities. Ten (10)
members from each barangay were even invited for a free training to be part of the Quick
Response Team.
JG Summit Petrochemicals Group continuously supports its host baranggays with
information and learnings that will make life better for the community.
We are committed to minimizing the environmental impacts of our business. We operate an

environmental management system duly certified as conforming to ISO 14001:2004 standard. This

is reflected in our Mission Statement to “carry out our operations in a safe and efficient manner

because we are environmentally responsible in all aspects of our enterprise.”

We are engaged, in partnership with a religious group and a nongovernmental organization, in

ongoing programs for the environment in surrounding areas around our Complex. We are proud of

our Mini-forest and Artificial Reef Sanctuary Projects. Our two-hectare mini-forest houses a tree

nursery with 50,000 saplings which will be doubled in the coming years. We have planted close to

500 trees with residents of Barangay Pinamucan Ibaba. We have deployed man-made reefs to

create an artificial reef sanctuary to nurture a self-sustaining underwater ecosystem in waters

around our complex. Our participation to the annual International Coastal Clean-up Days has

become a tradition wherein our employees take part in cleaning portions of the Barangay Simlong

coastline.

JGSPG’s Tree Planting Program: 69,680 seedlings planted in 1st half of 2016

From January to July 2016, JGSPG has distributed 69,680 tree seedlings to government
agencies, schools, local government units and employees. The breakdown of distribution is as
follows: 60,000 – DENR CENRO/PENRO – 60,000; 5,000 – CALABARZON Regional
Development Council; 2,000 – Lobo Water District; 1,003 – Barangay Pinamucan Ibaba, Isla
Verde and Concepcion Elementary School; and 1,677 – JGSPG/URCFlex/CFC.
The tree seedlings are composed of Narra, Molave, Soursop, Cashew, Jackfruit, Calamansi, Sour
Orange, American Lemon, Mango, Chico and Guapple. They were cultivated from the JGSPG
Mini-forest and Tree Nursery in Barangay Pinamucan Ibaba, Batangas City.
These tree seedlings were planted in watershed areas, backyards, farms and school
premises. The ones donated to the CALABARZON Regional Development Council were planted
in Sitio Ulupong, Barangay Sawang, Lobo, Batangas for the Arbor Day and Watershed Day of
Lobo.
The tree planting activity with CALABARZON Regional Development Council was held
last June 24, 2016 which were attend by 432 representatives from the Department of Agriculture,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Education, Department of
Interior and Local Government, Land Transportation Office, Department of Public Works and
Highways, Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, Batangas State University, Commission on
Higher Education, Department of Transportation, National Economic and Development
Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Lobo
Water District and JG Summit Petrochemical Group.

Plant a Tree with JG Summit

Ipinatupad ngayon ng JG Summit Petrochemical Corporation ang malawakang tree

seedlings distribution sa Lungsod ng Batangas. Ayon sa nakalap na impormasyon ng Headlines
News Today mula sa isang opisyal ng nasabing kompanya,nakapaglagay na ang JG Summit ng
mahigit 100,000 tree seedlings sa kanilang mini-forest at tree nursery sa Barangay Pinamucan
Ibaba simula Enero ng taong kasalukuyan. Ang mga tree seedlings na ito tulad ng Molave, Narra,
Kasuy, Guyabano, Langka, Bayabas, Chico, Dalandan, American Lemon, Kalamansi at Mangga
ay ipinamamahagi sa mga ahensya ng pamahalan, mga karatig barangay at mga non-government
organizations. Ang pamamahagi ng puno ay suporta ng kompanya sa national greening program
ng pamahalaan at bahagi ng programang pangkalikasan.
Ayon sa mga eksperto, malaki ang kahalagahan ng puno sa ating kapaligiran at kalikasan.
Ang pagtatanim ng puno ay kasama sa mga solusyon upang labanan ang climate change. Ang
mga puno ang humihigop ng mga sobrang carbon dioxide na naiimbak nito sa katawan at
naglalabas naman ito ng oxygen na kailangan naman ng mga tao at hayop. Ayon sa pag aaral ang
mga puno ay humihigop din ng amoy at mga gases tulad halimbawa ng nitrogen oxides,
ammonia at sulfur oxide; at sinasala rin ng mga puno ang mga particulate matters sa hangin sa
pamamagitan ng mga dahon at balat ng kahoy nito. Batid ng lahat na ang mga puno tulad ng
bungang kahoy ay pinangagalingan ng pagkain at ang mga puno rin ay ginagawang tirahan ng
mga ibon at ng ibat-ibang uri ng hayop at insekto.
Matatandaang nauna nang nakapamahagi ang JG Summit ng 50,000 tree seedlings ng
molave at narra para sa greening program ng DENR at para palitan ang mga puno na nagalaw
kaugnay sa site development sa JGSPC Complex. Ito ay nakatakdang dagdagan pa ng 10,000
tree seedlings para sa pinalawak na national greening program na ipinatutupad sa probinsya ng
Batangas sa pamamagitan ng DENR. Nag-laan din ang JGS ng mahigit 40,000 tree seedlings
para sa Batangas City ENRO, mga karatig na barangay, mga non-government organizations at
mga empleyado.

JGSPG conducts medical missions in partnership with barangay councils

JGSPG conducted medical missions.

Details provided as follows:
Locations: Pinamucan Ibaba Elementary School and Simlong Elementary School
Beneficiaries: 551 residents from Pinamucan Ibaba and Simlong.
Dates: Pinamucan Ibaba – March 6 and Simlong March 7

JGSPG spearheaded the medical missions in partnership with the barangay councils and
supported by the doctors and nurses from the Batangas Provincial Health Team Office and
barangay health workers.