Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines visited Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)s bottling plant in San Miguel, Iloilo, as part of the Embassys Provincial Engagement Program, which aims to deepen partnerships beyond Metro Manila.
The Embassy delegation included Vice Consul Sami Ith, Established Opinion Leaders Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator Daniel Chua, and Senior Protocol Specialist May Obusan. They were welcomed by PCPPI executives led by Senior Principal Commercial Operations Richard Christopher Abella, Iloilo Plant Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager Ronald Vidal, Chief ESG Officer Atty. Carina Bayon, and Senior HR Operations Manager Melode Cequiña along with other key members of the management committee.
During the visit, the delegation toured the facility and engaged with PCPPI leaders to better understand PepsiCos local operations and its role in driving economic growth in the region. The U.S. Embassy representatives expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the business environment for U.S.-affiliated companies in Iloilo.
This visit reaffirms the importance of collaboration between the private sector and international partners like the U.S. Embassy. We are proud to showcase how our Iloilo plant supports local communities through job opportunities and sustainable practices, said Atty. Carina Bayon, PCPPIs Chief ESG Officer.
The visit highlighted the U.S. governments commitment to supporting multinational companies like PepsiCo that play a vital role in regional advancement and community engagement across the Philippines.
