Prime Waste Solutions (PWS) Pampanga and Prime Infra Foundation mobilized a joint relief effort in Porac, Pampanga, aiding communities affected by recent heavy rains. Around 1,200 residents from Barangays Planas, Pio, Calantas, and Camias received essential supplies.

Each relief pack included 2 kilograms of rice, canned goods, instant noodles, and coffee. The distribution began on July 23, following a swift repacking operation led by 40 volunteers, including WASH Group members from Katutubo Village and youth leaders from Barangay Planas.

“Nag-prepare tayo para sa ating mga kasamahan sa mga barangays. Nandito ang Prime Waste Solutions para tulungan silang maka-ahon,” said PWS Pampanga General Manager Jake Lachica. (“We prepared for our fellow residents in the barangays. Prime Waste Solutions is here to help them recover.”)

“This initiative forms part of our commitment to help strengthen the resilience of our host communities. It is important to show our support during these challenging times,” said Bernadette Tan, Prime Infra Foundation Programs and Operations Head.

Tan also said that additional support programs are in the pipeline, including livelihood and sustainability initiatives.

Barangay Planas officials welcomed the assistance. Barangay Captain Alfer Nacu said, “Nagpapasalamat kami sa Prime Waste Solutions sa voluntary nilang pagbibigay tulong sa aming komunidad. Tinatanggap namin [at] buong puso kaming nagpapasalamat sa binibigay nilang tulong sa aming mga ka-barangay.” (“We thank Prime Waste Solutions for voluntarily providing assistance to our community. We accept it and wholeheartedly express our gratitude for the help they are giving to our fellow barangay residents.”)

SK Chairwoman Joyce Cunanan added, “Gusto ko lamang magpasalamat sa Prime Waste Solutions sa binigay na relief goods sa mga nabaha dito sa Planas… Sana marami pa kayong matulungan na mga tao.” (“I just want to thank Prime Waste Solutions for the relief goods given to those affected by the flooding here in Planas… I hope you can help many more people.”)

PWS Pampanga operates the only large-scale materials recovery facility (MRF) in Luzon and is part of Enrique K. Razon Jr.’s Prime Infra group, which focuses on sustainable infrastructure solutions in energy, water, and waste management.

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