Davids thank Petron for donating P56M for Limay pedestrian bridge  

LIMAY, Bataan- Mayor Nelson C David and Vice mayor Richie Jason David thanked yesterday Petron Corporation through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, Petron Foundation (PFI), for donating Wednesday P56 million for the construction of a pedestrian bridge in line with the oil company’s mission to promote safer communities.  

Petron Refinery Vice President Allister Go and Mia Delos Reyes of Petron Foundation turned over the P56 M check to the Limay local government unit through Mayor Nelson David, Vice mayor Richie David and other local officials.  

Go said this was part of their CSR to the host town being a partner in their business. The project, which will be known as the Limay Pedestrian Bridge, is a reinforced concrete bridge spanning 82 meters at 6.30 meters wide, along the By-Pass Road Project that would cover Barangay Luz up to Barangay San Francisco de Asis.  

“We are very thankful to Petron headed by Mr Ramon Ang for their support to the people of Limay and this is a big help to the people of Limay,” said Mayor David. For his part, Vice Mayor Richie David said the project will decongest traffic in this industrial town, with the increasing number of vehicles in this town, the 2nd richest town in the country.

The vice mayor said aside from decongesting traffic, the pedestrian will be also become more safe. Petron will fund its construction, while the LGU will be responsible for providing the land and construction resources, ensuring the project’s feasibility and safety, engaging the required technical team, and monitoring the over-all progress and implementation.  

“As the leading oil company in the Philippines, Petron takes to heart its role in nation building. Playing out this responsibility begins right at home – in the municipality of Limay, where the Filipino-owned oil company operates the country’s only remaining refinery. The Petron Bataan Refinery (PBR) has evolved to meet the growing energy needs of the nation by refining crude oil into a full range of petroleum products, “ said in its statement.  

“Petron is not just a business entity in Bataan. As a resident of Limay for over half a century, the company is already an integral part of the province, helping encourage economic growth, generating employment, and this time, fueling safety in the community. We hope for this project to make a positive impact once it is completed,” Petron President and CEO Ramon Ang said.  

The success of Petron’s CSR programs is a result of its collaborative efforts with the LGU and other local partners. Over the years, Petron has remained deeply committed to helping Bataeños, especially those from underprivileged sectors, build the foundations for a better life through its programs on education, environment, health, entrepreneurship and livelihood.   Petron’s support to these causes is a part of its bigger commitment to the sustainable development of Limay and the entire province of Bataan.