Mandaue City and the Treasure Island Packaging Corporation (TIPC) plan to work together in preparing for the coming Super El Niño.
Officials of iPAK, the packaging division of TIPC, visited the office of Mayor Thadeo "Jonkie" Ouano on October 5 to share their plans in support of the local government's preparations.
According to the release, Super El Niño is a rare kind of El Niño that brings above-normal heat and extreme weather conditions, including the possible occurrence of heavy rains and flooding.
iPAK, which is based in Barangay Tingub, plans to build a pumping station as a solution to flooding in its compound and in the surrounding barangay.
The company also said it is ready to respond if the supply of drinking water runs short. It plans to carry out community service and to give back to Mandauehanons who support its business.
iPAK also plans to donate paint supplies for the ongoing construction of the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex.
Mayor Jonkie thanked the company for its initiatives and for its readiness to help Mandauehanons as the local government prepares for the Super El Niño.
Also present at the meeting were iPAK Executive Vice-President Douglas Ong, Chief Operating Officer Gideon Ostrea, Executive Secretary Atty. Riczen Gingoyon, City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) Head Archt. Marlo Ocleasa, and City Engineering Officer Engr. Reiner Englis.
Source: Mandaue City Public Affairs Office