As the people of Surigao recover from the devastation wrought
by the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Surigao Province last Friday, the
Coca-Cola System offered quick and ready assistance to the families.
At least 11
towns including the provincial capital and two major bridges essential were
damaged. The earthquake and its aftershocks have left an estimated ₱601.8 million in damage in its wake.
In light of
this, the beverage company immediately arranged to send aid in the form of a
vital resource--safe and clean drinking water.
On February
11 – the day after the quake, 100,000 worth of Wilkins Distilled water were
unloaded at Surigao City Hall. The drinking water was distributed through the
efforts of the local government, with the assistance of Coca-Cola FEMSA
Philippines pre-sellers, 301B personnel of the Philippine Army, and the
Department of Social Welfare and Development.
In addition
to the products, Coca-Cola Philippines, Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, and the
Coca-Cola Foundation are working with the local government of Surigao for the
deployment of the SETA Potable Water Machine – a mobile drinking water facility
with the capability to treat and produce 3000 l/h of potable drinking water a
day – to sustainably ease the community's need for this resource, and will
continue to support the rehabilitation efforts in the province.
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About
The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest
beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still
brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the
world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features
20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or
no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola
Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del
Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world's largest beverage distribution
system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More
than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more
than 200 countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building
sustainable communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our
environmental footprint, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our
associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we
operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10
private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more
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About
Coca-Cola FEMSA
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. produces and distributes
Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Del Valle, and other trademark beverages of The
Coca-Cola Company in Mexico (a substantial part of central Mexico, including
Mexico City, as well as southeast and northeast Mexico), Guatemala (Guatemala
City and surrounding areas), Nicaragua (nationwide), Costa Rica (nationwide),
Panama (nationwide), Colombia (most of the country), Venezuela (nationwide),
Brazil (greater São Paulo, Campiñas, Santos, the state of Mato Grosso do Sul,
part of the state of Goias, part of the state of Rio de Janeiro and part of the
state of Minas Gerais), Argentina (federal capital of Buenos Aires and
surrounding areas) and the Philippines (nationwide), along with bottled water,
juices, teas, isotonics, beer, and other beverages in some territories. The
Company has 63 bottling facilities and serves more than 321 million consumers
through more than 2,700,000 retailers and over 100,000 employees worldwide.
