AG&P FOUNDATION PLANTS 2000 TREES TO SAVE MOTHER EARTH

July 2, 2009 – The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) joined hands in planting 2000 trees with AG&P Company of Manila Foundation, Inc. and the Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. in Sta. Maria, Bauan, Batangas in collaboration with the Barangay Officials on the theme "Nurture the Nature, Adopt a Tree program". The second year Environmental Protection campaign of AG&P foundation marked its 4000th trees planted in Bauan, in the province of Batangas. Seeing ahead a greener and more environment friendly society, AG&P Foundation sewed the mountains of Sta. Maria with 1.2 feet tall Mahogany trees in 1.5X1.5 flora expanse. Just last year, the foundation planted 700, 1.5X1.5, mahogany trees along the banks of Tabok River and grew 7 feet on its anniversary on July 1, 2009. The River is now an ecology park visited by thousands of people and is being protected by AG&P Foundation. The two (2) hectare land owned by Adoracion Bagsit Calingasan was temporarily leased to AG&P for 5 years without fee in support of the project with understanding that the latter will plant 2000 trees, care for the trees planted and have their property included in AG&P's list of mountains to adopt. The community of Sta. Maria, headed by Pangulong Restie Agena, invited 60 residents and volunteers to set the trees on the Bagsit land and tendered the adjoining lots placing tree guards on each tree planted. The tremendous pour of volunteers came early as they waited for AG&P Managers and the main guest-of-honor to commence the July 2, 2009 ceremonial tree planting under the new theme, "Adopt a mountain, Adopt a tree" program, still under the previous focus. AG&P Vice-President Roberto Paglinawan delivered a 10 minutes speech thanking volunteers, the Barangay officials and PENRO for the huge support each gave in saving and nurturing mother earth. He claimed responsibility in protecting Sta. Maria mountains as he initiated the first planting. Trees were solicited by Ben S. Aclan (Marketing) and Renato M. Alarcon (Executive Director) TREE PLANTING July 2, 2009

AG&P Foundation donates playground to Sta.Maria

6 O'clock in the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2009, the children of Sta. Maria converged at the east wing of their chapel, near the basketball court, along the sea shore, to line up and take turns riding the 6 seater swings, 4 seesaws, hang levers and steel castle mazes they described as the "Sta. Maria Recreation Park and Play Ground". For the first time Sta. Maria enjoyed camaraderie, Barangay informal meetings and constituent gatherings without formal invites because of the newly constructed playground donated by the AG&P Company of Manila Foundation, Inc. Fathers and Mothers brought their children to the park to escape the scourging heat of summer and exchange 'chit-chats' with 'manongs' and 'manangs', the usual Barangay folks, of the Sta. Maria. Barangay officials sat by the reams of breakwaters watching their citizens enjoy the luxury of a full facility piazza installed by AG&PFI as they themselves unwind seeing peace and serenity once more in the divided communities along the shores of Bauan. Mr. Renato M. Alarcon, Executive Director of the AG&P Company of Manila Foundation, Inc. donated the playground to Barangay Captain Restie Agena after the latter narrated stories of frustrations to meet harmony and agreement among his jurisdictional civic, due to cultural, regional and political differences. According to Mr. Alarcon, he saw the need to share with Barangay Sta. Maria some community recreation facilities to alleviate the intricacies in governance since Agena's Barangay falls also under AG&PFI's communal commitment. With humble intentions RMA visited Sta. Maria and surveyed the proposed locations. He instructed staffs to erect a full play facility in these areas which was delivered promptly on May 14th. May 28, 2009, the honorable head of the Barangay inaugurated the first of the proposed annual celebration of the playground's foundation. A traditional ceremonial ribbon cutting and blessing of the AG&PFI – Sta. Maria Recreation Park and Play Ground was solemnized with a Mass heard at 10AM followed by the lighting of candles, blessings then signing of a Memorandum of Acceptance (MOA). The event was witnessed by Vice-Mayor Romeo Bacong of the Municipality of Bauan, Municipal Councilor Bautista, some public officials, Restie Agena, Barangay officials, AG&P Officers (Richard Reyes, Jeniffer Halili, Leo Salcedo, and Brucal) and the general public. Children rushed the grounds immediately after the ceremonies and scuffled every seat they can occupy to experience the pleasure of riding AG&PFI leisure facilities. According to Pangulo Restie Agena, beside the grounds will also rise the Barangay Day Care Center and (in the near future) their first elementary school. All these, according to Agena, were initiatives instated by AG&PFI to Barangay Sta. Maria, which they are most proud of. 'Manang', Adoring Calingasan, held that they will never, ever forget the charity AG&PFI shared with them for the rest of their lives as these were already 'legacies'.

Coastal Cleaning with AG&PFI

September 20, 2008 ROBERTO S. PAGLINAWAN - AVP OPERATIONS AG&P RENATO M. ALARCON - Executive Director AG&P Foundation BEN S. ACLAN - AG&P Foundation Inc Coordinator REYNALDO S. MENDOZA - Health, Safety & Environment Manager ROSULO P. CARAG - General Services Department LEOPOLDO R. SALCEDO - Barangay Captain – San Roque GEN. BENEDICTO C. CORONA - Community Relations Manager CARLOS P. HUFANA - OIC-Manager AG&P The Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. instituted another milestone program for the preservation of life and environment just recently following the Tree planting, Organic Vegetable Farming and Medical & Dental Mission at Barangay San Roque, Bauan, Batangas. In cooperation with the International Coastal CleanUP Organization, the Ocean Conservancy (ICC), the Municipality of Bauan, Barangay San Roque Local Government and AG&P Foundation Inc., The Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila Inc. through its Executive Director RENATO M. ALARCON, gathered 15 volunteers to scour the one (1km) kilometer Tabok river banks of San Roque, Bauan. A total of chuck garbage, 1,568 pounds (708 kilos), were gathered by volunteers in 42 duffle bags from the coast of San Andres through the river dividing Barangays Manghinao and San Roque. Disposed were shop-plastics, recede trees, weeds, papers, foods left-over, composed & hygiene products, bottles, cups, ice cream containers, children’s pamphers, aluminum beverage cans, industrial wastes and personal items. Mr. Rosulo P. Carag led the AG&P volunteers to the outskirts of ‘Tabok’ river on September 20, 2008 from 6AM to 11AM. Barangay Captain Leopoldo R. Salcedo joined the team with AG&P Carlos P. Hufana (OIC) and Rogelio Buenafe (Safety), making sure that every inch of the tavern was inspected. Mr. Roger Salamanca assisted Mr. Carag in weighing each duffle bag while Mr. Ben Aclan shoots documentary pictures for the foundation to mark. The AG&P shore and coastal cleaning has always been a part of AG&P’s commitment to environment protection and community relations. Under the guidance of VP for Operations Roberto S. Paglinawan, HSE Manager Reynaldo S. Mendoza and Community Relation’s Manager General Corona, AG&P makes sure that the whole 64 hectare company surrounding is well kept. During the clean up, the team, headed by Mr. Carag discovered 12 turtle eggs, believed to be from the endangered species of the ‘horn faced-turtle’ which can be found only in Asia, buried under three feet of sandy side of the tabok river. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) were immediately informed and were invited to come. Although DENR did not come Ms. Jocelyn Lozada (DENR Forester) and Sally LLagas (DENR protection of natural habitat) counseled the team on prime steps of tending the discovery. 6 turtles hatched (September 19 and 20) and immediately escaped the rushing river and five were retrieved for safe keeping by Barangay Captain Leo R. Salcedo. Another hatched in captivity and was immediately soaked in river water to preserve its natural habitat. The eggs and ‘horn faced’ turtle are under the Barangay’s nursing at present time.

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Jobs Fair with AG&P 2009

Philippine Daily Inquirer - First Posted 01:07:00 11/12/2008 A big majority of businessmen expect a recession in 2009, a more difficult credit environment, and a reduction in jobs—views that coincide with earlier warnings made by government economic managers about the “challenging” road ahead.

The survey was conducted by the MBC—the umbrella group of the country’s largest corporations—among CEOs and senior executives of its member-firms from Oct. 24 to Nov. 7.

The most alarming concern, it seems, is the expected increase in layoffs, which may happen toward the end of the first quarter of 2009, according to results of the survey. This coincides with the end of the school year when fresh graduates pour into the employment market.

“Unemployment will rise, definitely,” MBC executive director Alberto Lim said in an interview. “We graduate about a million [students] into the workforce each year. Where will that million go now?” He said, however, that MBC member-firms had expressed desire to either implement a freeze on hiring or reduce working hours first before moving to more drastic cost reduction measures, like job cuts. (as published) The increasing support-demands for employment on old and new graduates have escalated to an enormous record-high 89% just this year. In Batangas alone 77% of graduates in all academic courses remained unwaged since 2007 to present. 33% were either underemployed or mismatched from accomplished prospectus. This has been the lowest percentage of employment turn out for the past 30 years in Philippine history contrary to some opinionated claims. AG&P participated in AMA computer Jobs fair March 13, 2009 to abate escalation of recession in the region catalyzing youth to participate in PGS programs in skills training as an option over labor mismatch coined by ALCU in the employment summit held in Makati City March 5, 2009. Second year students from AMA region chapters and Batangas City joined the Jobs Fair hoping to be trained under the "alternate-added skills programs" of AG&P Foundation this summer. Computer Technology, Engineering and information Technologies were among the courses mentioned by the Social Weather Station (SWS) to have fallen short on employment this year. Overseas workers return to Philippines empty handed and are now being poised through President Gloria Scholarship (PGS) programs thus bridging the governments views stated in the 2006 Presidential State of the Nation Address to the economic flux. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo unveiled the Super Regions, a development concept aimed at harnessing the natural competitive advantage/s of major areas of the country as well as that of knowledge and technology. She stressed on her SONA that certified graduates should train on becoming call center agents, skilled workers or technicians to keep abreast with the fast changing global skills needs rather than sorting out with less employable trainings and under rated courses. To counter global recession, the country has to provide viable jobs for our people and respond to the demands. Employability is no longer the issue due to the intensifying standards set by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and the government. The availability of jobs and the employment market are the main concerns today which AG&PFI aims to help alleviate through skills training and occupation expediency. AG&P posted needs for Computer programmers, Technicians, Training Instructors of specialized skills, English and Math to start with. Graduates from AMA and ACLC also sat-in during the trade event as audiences to Zaldy Quizon-AGPFI Registrar, Dianne Ozaeta-Advertising and Promotion, Donna Dalagin-AGPFI HRD and Ben S. Aclan-Marketing and Information Officer.

AG&P Company of Manila Foundation, Inc.

AG&P in ASIA, the Pacific and the World ATLANTIC, GULF & PACIFIC COMPANY OF MANILA, INC. (AG&P) has a long history of solid performance and a well-founded work ethic.As a dynamic leader in the steel fabrication and construction industry, AG&P continues to mature through the decades. Today, AG&P is a modern and high-tech player with expertise in civil/structural, architectural, mechanical/piping, electrical, instrumentation and related works.Our corporate strategy is to operate beyond borders and time zones. We thrive on forming long-time partnerships with businesses in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Italy, France, Germany, the U.K., and U.S.AG&P has over 100 years to its name and a keen eye on the future.AG&P and TRADES SchoolThe “Technical Resources Apprenticeship Development & Enhancement Scholarship” (TRADES), AG&P Institute of Science and Technology with AG&P Company of Manila Foundation, Inc open doors to form a united sustainable alliance for skills development.AG&P boast its 8 hectare Bolo dormitory that can house 2000 employees and 300 students having its own refectory, kitchen, chapels, recreation halls, movie house, gymnasium, basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton courts & latrines with another eighty (80) hectare AG&P fabrication yard to accommodate hands-on & on-the-job trainings for over 3,000 workers and 300 students per learning session.Our MissionThe Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. mission is to produce quality skilled workers, meet manpower requirements and contribute to environmentally sustainable development, particularly in under-served areas of the Philippines. We accomplish results by designing and implementing demonstration and research projects and cross-disciplinary initiatives in population, health, and human resource management in collaboration with local government and private sector partners. By supporting client groups to plan, adapt and apply appropriate technologies and methodologies that address priority concerns, we empower communities with self-help approaches that are manageable and sustainable at local levels.Capabilities The company’s multi-disciplinary core and skills competencies encompass policy advocacy, training, behavior change communication, social marketing, operations research, program monitoring, and outreach systems development. Central to AG&P’s effort is the drive to facilitate stakeholder engagement and forge cross-sectoral partnerships with foundations, local governments units, Non-Government Organizations, businesses and communities to achieve our mission. AG&P specializes in skills development and value formation. It has developed numerous training curricula and materials to facilitate transfer of know-how to apprentices willing to undergo crash courses and rigid skills trainings sponsored by the government and non-government partners working to alleviate the lives of the less fortunate, out-of-school youth, poor and jobless.Advanced audio and visual aides used as prime instructional materials and for skills development are placed accessible to students at the AG&P Library.Our Bolo Dormitory and TRADES School are capable of supporting recreational in-door and out-door activities basic to physical and mental enhancement. The Theater house presents movies uplifting morale values, psychological development and emotional quotient. The Chapel, house for prayer, raises the spirit and brings our students closer to God. The Refectory and Gymnasium invigorate and replenish nutrition needed to keep the body strong, active and healthy.Preliminary Stage in recruitmentWe engage in the conduct of occupational skills education, development and enhancement through programs and events for manpower such as but may not be limited to trainings, seminars, workshops.Under strict recruitment and selection process we enjoin the less fortunate, able, willing, deserving indigents to undergo AG&P standard IQ, PT, Med and EQ tests which shall prepare them to local and international employment.Establishing and maintaining a free-open-mechanism to transparent communication with accredited educators, government agencies, sponsors and benefactors, to assist in developing ways to improve technical skills work out programs through continuous research, syllabi upgrade and trainer’s training and re-trainings programs.To fortify AG&P Institute of Science and Technology, the TRADES (Technical Resources Development & Enhancement Scholarship) and AG&P Foundation, Inc. provide advance industrial welding courses, structural fitting, pipe fitting, rigging, drafting, estimating and related engineering courses.Our focusEvery parent envisions his/her child to attain excellence in any field of endeavor to secure the future. Every Filipino leader moves ahead through electoral reforms and creating laws to secure livelihood betterment. The core of charity to improve subsistence needs to be more permanent to produce a more self-reliant Filipino culture. To achieve these, the government has introduced the “PGMA 1 million jobs program of 2005 and 2006”. AG&P focuses on these program as we invite the willing and able from Gawad Kalinga, ABS-CBN bayan foundation, Couples-for-Christ youth, PSFI, Bureau of Alternative Learning Systems, Out-of-school youths, Philippine Employment Services Office (PESO), calamity stricken area workers/applicants, NGO funded indigents, walk-in applicants and many others. Giving these hopefuls a chance to train/study vocational crafts on specialized skills will fulfill dreams of edification with guaranteed employment which will sustain a decent family for a life time thus producing a better society and peaceful Philippine government.The EmploymentThe world has globally set industrial phase into action in the third calendar quarter of 2004 and has continued to progress within the tri-annual cycle. The demand for skilled workers on industrial field has surmounted global charts placing the Philippines as the prime human exporter of the world evidenced by the strengthening of PESO over the US Dollar on 2007. Remittances from overseas manpower have braced up the Philippine economy this year by 68% building a stronger nation under the leadership of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.More and more companies are going into skills development as market seems to be focusing on their potential to answer the ever growing need in industrialization and globalization. After the 45 days training these students will stand high amidst competition bearing the competency of AG&P and TESDA in Welding, Pipe Fitting or Scaffolding. Where to get trainees?1. Ready listAG&P has in it pooling at least 500 names in the general AG&P 201 file list of applicants waiting to be called for training. They have undergone first phase recruitment and have passed written exams under AG&P Standards. The Psychological examination, interview and medical exams will need to follow soon as they are elected to join specialized trainings.These applicants came from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with no prejudice on religion, race and dialect. The heterogeneity of class prevails in the selection and they are graded independently in mix-gender.2. Sponsor recruitsSponsors may hand-in a list of PRE-SCREENED applicants to Mr. Ben S. Aclan- AG&PFI Marketing/Information Officer and Training Supervisor or send through e-mail at benjieaclan@yahoo.com and coordinator.tschool@agp.phSponsors may facilitate at their end, prepare and conceptualize criteria for selection of candidates for any skill field they intend to promote.After selection, they may send all candidates who have already passed their screening to AG&PFI Technical School for selection where the latter will choose only the most qualified nominees under another AG&P selection process.The WELDING/PIPEFITTING LEVEL 1 (Zero knowledge)Zero knowledge is defined as aspirants without any formal or informal education in welding, pipefitting, scaffolding, other technical and industrial field of learning. These students must either be high school graduates or have passed the Alternative Learning System tests. 18 to 38 years old and is of good moral character. An added factor if he has a certificate from government, issued clearance/s or school diplomas.The training will last for One month and fifteen days (45 days) or 360 hours on 25/75 learning ratio where 25% is theory and 75% is hands-on. The On-the-job training comes after 360 hours and is determinant by the manpower demand inside the AG&P yard before hiring.The WELDING/PIPEFITTING LEVEL 2 (Basic Knowledge) Basic knowledge is defined as aspirants with prior formal and/or informal education in welding, pipefitting, scaffolding, other technical and industrial field of learning. These students are either high school graduates or have passed the Alternative Learning System tests (Alternative and Equivalency tests), TESDA Competent, any accredited Technical school graduate. 26 to 38 years old and is of good moral character. An added factor if he has any certificate from government, issued clearance/s or school diplomas.The training will last for One month and fifteen days (45 days) or 360 hours on 25/75 learning ratio where 25% is theory and 75% is hands-on. The On-the-job training comes after 360 hours and is determinant by the manpower demand inside the AG&P yard before hiring.Certifications, Syllabi and Diplomas (International Qualifications) A complete portfolio of manuals and text book shall be awarded to each successful trainee before the start of the training.A compiled set of syllabus shall be given to each student before the start of classes which shall be their guide through the entire learning process.After completion of Level 2 training each student will receive a diploma of completion and is qualified to receivea certificate of achievement. Each student shall also receive an English 101 certificate and a binding labor contract for two (2) years. Each trainee is required to take an international welding competency test (TUV) by a third party to be an eligible international welder. Pipe fitters are expected to pass the third party (TUV) testing to be eligible international pipe fitters.On-the-Job-trainings The necessity to harness what was learned during the course, AG&P has developed an on-the-job training which places the apprentice to real life-drama and employment exercise. The trainees are exposed to projects monitored by strict quality assurance and control. The produce of our OJTs are lined with those from professionals which becomes part of their learning experience in real-life-environment. OJT are usually measure between 120 to 600 hours yard exercises. They are graded independently and are introduced to conflicts happening in regular workplace and more complex working environment, usually under greater pressure and untamed weather conditions.Employment There is AG&P is willing to hire graduates after skills training only if there are projects available. There is obvious return of investment to sponsors and benefactors as they see their scholars prepare for a brighter future with the leading fabrication and forming company in ASIA and the world. The Atlantic, gulf and pacific company of Manila Foundation Inc. will provide upgrade trainings and expanded education anytime the sponsors require as these students parade the sponsor’s logo and insignia on their uniforms for the entire stay with AG&P. They will forever be known as YOUR scholars, your graduates and your PROFESSIONALS. Thank you! BEN S. ACLAN MARKETING INFORMATION OFFICER AG&P Company of Manila Foundation, Inc. San Roque, Bauan, Batangas TRAINING SUPERVISOR Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. San Roque, Bauan, Batangas Philippines 4201 Office: AG&P: (043) 485-0424/485-0133 Fax: (043)727-2144 Mobile Phone: 0928-270-9891/0920-914-2731 Home Phone: (043) 300-3698 benjieaclan@yahoo.com coordinator.tschool@agp.ph

Marketing AG&P Foundation to the World

After three (3) years I found myself still working with AG&P Company of Manila Inc. and yes! It was more challenging than any other companies I've been. I was able to experience several department assignments. First was being training coordinator of HRD, then Training Head, then Sponsorship head, Community relations officer, then, Information Officer and now Marketing Head. In every task and new assignment, I get the pleasure of having to transfer to new offices, each for better and better ambience. I received more privileges and greater responsibilities. Before the end of 2008, I was offered by my boss a Managerial position. I was even given a chance to become ADMINISTRATOR of two AG&P schools which I declined for reasons only I know. Don't ask why please! I chose to stay as Marketing Head because I liked the challenge. I was happy working with AG&PFI. Feeling happy with work iss something I cherish. Respect to work is so important that I am willing to set aside personal motives just to accomplish what are expected of me. I've seen a lot of managers in AG&P frustrate themselves just sitting and doing paper works. I've seen them spent more time going into meetings and workshops that they lose the hunger to improve and grow. I've seen Managers in AG&P work desperately to solve puzzles through books and office works. I've seen Managers come and Go because they were unhappy! I admire some of them for their dedication and hard work but I pity those who wither out because they remained stagnant just wishing to do what they really wanted to do and could not because they were stuck to management unprepared.

I dream of creating a team of Marketing people who will change the entire Marketing rules and dogma in AG&P. Am I too boastful, fresh and arrogant? Maybe, but I have reason to be. If you look deep into AG&PFI you will find there, beside Mr. Renato M. Alarcon and Marcial P. Morales Jr., my name….. Tree planting, Organic Vegetable Planting, Medical Missions, Sewing, Arts and Sciences and Trainings in Welding, Pipe Fitting, Scaffolding, Engineering and the like. The fruits of our hard work and happy life with AG&P. Working with a team of hard working echelons made my heart pound fast wanting to achieve. I am proud to go and meet people, introduce AG&PFI to the world, help people learn and be employed. I love to build families and fulfill dreams of those who fail to reach their impossible dreams. I love to seek sponsors for those who like to learn scaffolding, welding and pipefitting. I love to create and develop. I want to prove to everyone that there is hope with AG&P and as you become part of AG&P's family you can sit back and relax after a day's hard work. I love to see a child smile as he/she sees his/her parent shape the future. I am glad to help those in need over my personal needs and wants.