QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The Philippine Army (PA) and Megaworld Corporation formalized their partnership toward building a better and stronger future for the country.
PA Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and Megaworld Corporation President Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at igniting Filipino nationalism, patriotism, volunteerism, and social responsibility toward a united, resilient, and developed nation.
The Army chief expressed his gratitude to Megaworld for the opportunity to enter into a collaborative partnership with them.
“The Philippine Army believes that peace and development are two sides of the same coin. We believe that for our nation to thrive, both must go hand in hand. As part of this commitment, we engage with the private sectors such as Megaworld to promote nationalism, unity, and patriotism. We believe your media platforms can significantly contribute to shaping the nation in attaining national resiliency which is good for business and investments,” said Galido.
He added that the Army looks forward to working with Megaworld to inform, educate, and inspire our citizens—working hand in hand to build a better, stronger future for the Philippines.
Gutierrez-Alfonso thanked the Philippine Army for supporting the company’s environmental and sustainability initiatives. She also lauded the Army’s commitment to assisting their nation-building programs that align with the Army’s dedication to national security, environmental stewardship, and community development.
“We will ensure that the messages and information products of the Philippine Army about love for country and patriotism will become prominent in all of Megaworld’s townships, lifestyle cinemas, LED Walls, and other available platforms.”
Megaworld currently has 20 malls in key urban centers across the country. The corporation also develops large-scale, mixed-use, planned communities incorporating residential, commercial, educational, and leisure components and is the biggest township developer in the country.
Meanwhile, aside from the public affairs program partnership, several partnership opportunities were also tackled, such as Army base and estate development, and employment opportunities for retiring Army personnel. (JEG/PIA-NCR)
Photo courtesy of Philippine Army
