the true spirit of the season, NLEX Corporation held gift-giving initiatives for its host communities along NLEX, SCTEX, and NLEX Connector.
NLEX employees and NLEX Road Warriors team members brought joy and entertainment to the elderly people at Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly in San Juan, Manila, and Emmaus House of Apostolate in Malolos, Bulacan. In addition to the sacks of rice, milk, pantry supplies and toiletries, serenades and dance performances added to the festive cheer.
Christmas baskets were distributed to senior citizens in Brgy. 368, Sta Cruz, Manila, while boxes of maintenance medicines and fruits were given to senior citizens in Brgy. 500, Sampaloc, Manila.
The tollway company also spread Christmas warmth to children during orphanage visits. Electric fans, toys, toiletries, assorted food items, school supplies, monoblack chairs, long tables, and undergarments were donated to Send the Light Foundation Orphanage in Mabalacat, Pampanga; Navotas Bahay Pag-asa; and Tahanang Mapagkalinga ni Madre Rita, Inc. in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Guiguinto. The latter was also the beneficiary of the NLEX Toys for Tots donation drive, a traditional gift-giving initiative of all NLEX employees.
“Maraming salamat po at isa po kami sa napili ninyong matulungan ngayong Pasko. Bukod sa kasiyahan, nagbigay po kayo ng inspirasyon sa mga batang nasa pangangalaga namin. Sana po ay hindi ito ang huli dahil napakalaking bagay po sa aming lahat ng mga ganitong activity,” said Pastor Glen Balico of the Send the Light Foundation Orphanage.
In appreciation of the continued partnership, Christmas baskets were also given to SCTEX community farm volunteers, the barangay councils of the NLEX, SCTEX, and NLEX Connector host communities, and the NLEX Tullahan River clean-up volunteers. To help the Tullahan volunteers in the monthly clean-up, the tollway company also donated heavy-duty life vests with whistles, paddles, a boat, and a fiberglass extension ladder.
NLEX Corporation also brought holiday cheer to the Aeta community in Brgy. Dampe, Floridablanca, Pampanga with Christmas packs, meals, and toys. Exciting games and prizes also added to the delight of the community.
One hundred bus drivers also received an early Christmas gift from NLEX Corporation on the 8th leg of its “See Clearly, Drive Safely” program. The drivers received free eye consultations, visual accuracy examinations, refraction tests, and eye disease screenings. Free reading and prescription eyeglasses were also provided to those in need, ensuring their vision remained optimal for safe driving.
“This is our simple way of expressing gratitude and support for our kababayans, especially those who have joined us on our journey. We believe that beyond physical gifts, what people truly need is a sense of support and appreciation. At NLEX, we aim to share the spirit of Christmas—conveying a message of love and hope.” said NLEX Vice President for Communication and Stakeholder Management Donna F. Marcelo.
This year, over 3,500 individuals and 10 organizations received Christmas presents from NLEX. This initiative showcases the tollway company’s commitment to caring for the communities it serves, expressing appreciation for its stakeholders, and uplifting the lives of Filipinos.
NLEX Corporation is a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road arm of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).
