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Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines to vaccinate employees for free


Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI), the local bottling arm of Coca-Cola and one of the major employers in the country, on Wednesday announced its free comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination program for its 10,000 associates.

This plan, according to the company, extends to their families as well, as it vows to source vaccines for their employees’ immediate family members.

“Our People-First commitment means that we are responsible for our employees and their families especially during these most challenging times,” Gareth McGeown, president and CEO of CCBPI, said in a statement.

“[The year] 2020 really tested us as a company — tested our policies, our culture, the way we do business, and I am extremely proud to say that we came out of it stronger as one Coke family. We intend to do the same this year and the years to come,” McGeown said.

Coca-Cola Beverages said it is currently working with partners to ensure that the program will be rolled out immediately and efficiently.

The move will also support the government's plan for an economic reboot as the beverage maker’s vaccination of its employees will help increase their activity and mobility, which will positively impact the conduct of business and uphold continued job preservation within the entire Coke value chain.

The move is also seen to contribute to a virtuous cycle of job generation, as for every direct job at the company, seven more indirect jobs across its value chain are produced, thus supporting thousands of small businesses through livelihood programs and financial support.

The company said it allocated P2 billion for its employee assistance fund to ensure that all its employees receive their salaries, their jobs secured during the pandemic.

“Our biggest achievement is that we did not have to let anyone go because of the pandemic,” McGeown said.   —Ted Cordero/KBK, GMA News

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