Global warming, pollution, waste disposal, loss of biodiversity – these are just some of the environmental issues we face nowadays. The Macajalar bay is the major fishing ground in Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao of Philippines. Many citizens in Barangay (Village) Lapasan near the coast depended on the grace the bay is giving. But more than the fishes under the sea, what the coast possesses are tons of garbage killing the life beyond the bay. As part of Evergreen Line’s social commitment - "Contribute to the society" is the tenet that the company has always upheld particularly on public welfare service in the hope of contributing to the society. Evergreen Line Philippines (Cagayan de Oro) developed “Green Warriors” a group of citizens vowed to protect the environment. The pioneer batch is composed of more than hundred mothers vowed to care for their surroundings especially the coast near Barangay Lapasan for their own welfare and for the future generation. The coastal cleanup began by sunrise. Warriors were divided into different groups to practice social distancing and to equally spread all volunteers along the coast. After several hours, with teamwork, the green warriors gathered tons of garbage from the coast that has been properly disposed in the designated dump site. Green Warriors are combatants of the environment promised to take care of their surroundings for they were able to realize the effect of not doing something for their beloved coast.

Many have struggled amid COVID19 Pandemic. Parents are being especially challenged not only to find normalcy for themselves, but also to provide for their children. The pandemic brought additional weight on their shoulders. Evergreen Line Philippines (Cagayan de Oro) provided more than hundred mothers the gift of choice. Goods were laid on the tables and beneficiaries were able to choose their desired brand, flavor, and item. This aims not just to merely give but also to satisfy mothers to really provide what they need and want at the same time. Beneficiaries had a free grocery shopping experience as they walk every station and get their desired goods. With glowing eyes, warm smiles, and grateful spirits, they walked home canned goods of different flavors and brands, noodles, laundry soaps, eggs, juices, rice, breakfast meal and drinks. Mothers suffered mentally during the pandemic trying to think of the welfare of their children and their family. Trying to think on how to provide for the family. The Ever larder project of the Evergreen Line Cagayan de Oro provided a little ease, comforted our mothers in times of this crisis. This project is one sure reason why their Christmas is merry.

CHILDREN OUTREACH PROGRAM

In most countries, Christmas is the most awaited time of the year. This event is very important as it is the best time to spread love, hope and kindness to humanity at this time of pandemic most especially to the children who are the future of the world. In response to the company's ongoing social responsibility to take care of disadvantaged groups, Evergreen Shipping Agency Philippines Corporation (EGP) Manila Office held an outreach program on December 17, 2021 at CRIBS FOUNDATION, INC. It's a non-governmental organization (NGO) which takes care of abandoned, neglected, surrendered, dependent and abused children. At this event, EGP prepared Christmas gift bags containing food and toys and other items for the children in the orphanage. The children prepared a wonderful song and dance number to express their appreciation to the Evergreen Team. Through this activity, the children felt love and kindness. We hope to give them hope for a bright tomorrow and make them feel that the world is still warm and believe that there is always a rainbow after a rainstorm.