U.S. Embassy Visit at PCPPI Iloilo Plant

Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, together with key leaders of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), gather outside the Iloilo bottling plant in San Miguel. The visit was part of the Embassy’s Provincial Engagement Program, aimed at strengthening partnerships beyond Metro Manila. Welcoming the delegation were PCPPI executives including Iloilo Plant Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager Ronald Vidal, Senior HR Operations Manager Melode Cequiña, Senior Warehousing and Logistics Operations Manager Errol Francisco, and Krista Peñafuerte, Senior Public Relations Manager.

Representatives from the U.S.  The Embassy of the Philippines paid a visit to Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)'s bottling factory in San Miguel, Iloilo, as part of the Embassy's Provincial Engagement Program, which seeks to strengthen connections beyond Metro Manila.

Vice Consul Sami Ith led the Embassy group, which also comprised Established Opinion Leaders Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator Daniel Chua and Senior Protocol Specialist May Obusan.  They were greeted by PCPPI personnel, including Senior Principal Commercial Operations Richard Christopher Abella, Iloilo Plant Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager Ronald Vidal, and Chief ESG Officer Attorney.  Carina Bayon, Senior HR Operations Manager Melode Cequiña, and other members of the management committee.

During the visit, the delegation toured the factory and met with PCPPI leaders to learn more about PepsiCo's local activities and role in fostering regional economic growth.  The US Embassy representatives expressed gratitude for the opportunity to get firsthand knowledge of the business environment for US-affiliated enterprises in Iloilo.

“This visit reaffirms the importance of collaboration between the private sector and international partners like the U.S. Embassy. We are proud to showcase how our Iloilo plant supports local communities through job opportunities and sustainable practices.” ~Atty. Carina Bayon, PCPPI’s Chief ESG Officer

The visit underscored the US government's commitment to helping global corporations such as PepsiCo, which play an important role in regional development and community engagement in the Philippines.

About Pepsi Philippines

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning more than 70 years. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known beverage brands: Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Sting, Tropicana, Lipton Iced Tea, Milkis, Chum Churum, Saero, and Premier. It has established 11 manufacturing facilities across the country and continues to provide employment through its extensive distribution network.

 

PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.