Solid Partner for Solid Waste Recovery Program. The Jollibee Group has been cited by the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for being a solid partner of the agency’s solid waste recovery program aimed at preserving Laguna Lake. In photo are, from left: Engr. Emiterio Hernandez, LLDA Environmental Regulations Dep’t. Head; Bong Filart, Jollibee Group Vice President and Head of Network Development Group; Atty. Marius Corpuz, Chairman of Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG); Raul Academia, Jollibee Group Vice President and Public Affairs Head; Steve Piczon, Jollibee Group Assistant Vice President for Government Affairs; Atty. Senando Santiago, LLDA Acting General Manager; Catherine Buena, LLDA Assistant General Manager.

MANILA, Philippines. 11 December 2024 — The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) has recognized the Jollibee Group for working with the agency on its Abot-Kamay Para sa Laguna de Bay: Mission in Action – Solid Waste Recovery Program.

Awarded during LLDA’s 55th Anniversary last October, the citation highlights the Jollibee Group’s commitment to environmental stewardship, consistent with its Joy for Tomorrow Sustainability Agenda.

“The Laguna Lake is a vital resource for many communities, and we are honored to contribute to its preservation through this meaningful partnership with LLDA. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Pepot Miñana Jr., Jollibee Group Chief Sustainability and Public Affairs Officer.

Employees of the Jollibee Group participate in monthly, sometimes bi-monthly, clean-up drives along waterways connected to Laguna Lake, covering Metro Manila, Rizal, and Laguna. The Jollibee Group also provides meals for volunteers to enjoy together after the clean-up drives, helping foster camaraderie and a sense of community among volunteers from different organizations.

The Jollibee Group also collaborates with waste processing partners to responsibly manage collected plastic waste, aligning with the Company’s compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law and its sustainability goals.

“By actively engaging our employees in clean-up drives and ensuring proper waste management through partnerships with processors, we are taking concrete steps to reduce our environmental footprint and help build a sustainable future,” Miñana added.