Sun.Star Cebu

Marco Polo Plaza gives back to Apas folk

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In time with the celebratio­n of Marco Polo’s 763rd birthday, hotel executives and associates of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu held its monthly corporate social responsibi­lity (CSR) day, together with the residents of Barangay Apas, Cebu City last Sept. 16.

As early as 8 a.m., families with their children lined up as hotel’s general manager Brian Connelly, together with hotel volunteers, served them porridge and juices. A pack of useful items were also handed over to 100 families. This contained bath towels, duvet covers and canned goods for their use and consumptio­n.

The officials of Barangay Apas, headed by Chief Ramil Ayuman, regularly holds its monthly medical and feeding programs every month catering to different sitios. This is in partnershi­p with differ- ent government agencies and private organizati­ons.

This month, together with Marco Polo Plaza, the barangay also partnered with the Armed Forces of the Philippine­s-Central Command medical team in providing the medical services during the activity.

This CSR initiative is aimed at reaching out and giving back to the community of Barangay Apas for its continued support in providing security and assistance in different hotel events and activities.

To partner with Marco Polo Plaza Cebu for CSR Activities, email laedee.gonzales@marco- polohotels.com. For other inquiries, call (+63 32) 253-1111 or email mpplaza@marcopoloh­otels.com.

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 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D FOTO ?? OUTREACH PROGRAM. Marco Polo Plaza team pose with officials and residents of Barangay Apas during its feeding program.
CONTRIBUTE­D FOTO OUTREACH PROGRAM. Marco Polo Plaza team pose with officials and residents of Barangay Apas during its feeding program.

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