The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has welcomed and applauded an offer by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president and chief executive Ramon Ang to lead flood control initiatives in Metro Manila.
FFCCCII president Victor Lim said the group “fundamentally endorse(s) such visionary private sector initiatives that directly address critical national challenges.”
Ang’s proposal, offered pro bono, focuses on removing obstructions from river systems and relocating affected communities. The FFCCCII said Ang’s leadership harmonizes “ambitious engineering with profound social responsibility.”
The FFCCCII highlighted its own “Operation Barrio Schools” program, which has constructed and donated more than 6,500 rural public school buildings nationwide since the 1960s.
The group said it has unequivocal confidence in Ang, citing his work on the San Miguel Skyway project and recent reforms at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The FFCCCII said it views the offer as a catalyst for resilience and recognizes the potential for significant economic benefits by mitigating the costs of flooding.
The federation said it stands firmly behind Ang and SMC in the endeavor and urged “constructive engagement from all stakeholders to translate this pro bono offer into tangible results.”
“When government strategically partners with dedicated private sector philanthropists and innovators, accelerated social progress and national development become achievable realities,” the FFCCCII said.
