Mega Global Corp., makers of Mega Sardines, has extended a helping hand in the national effort to combat COVID-19, undertaking various initiatives intended to ease the burden of its employees, local communities, healthcare institutions, and the government amid the pandemic.
Since the start of the health crisis, the country's largest sardine fishing, and canning operator has taken steps through the Mega Tiu Lim Foundation to provide around P50 million in aid to the community and to its employees.
Internally, Mega Global has implemented a safety net program to ease the struggles of its workers who have kept company operations running smoothly despite the challenges and risks posed by the enhanced community quarantine to the mobility of people and raw materials.
Mega Global also recognized the selfless efforts of frontliners during this time of crisis.
As a staple brand, Mega Global relies on the unseen frontliners – the merchandisers and supermarket staff – to help the company continue to keep shelves stocked with essential food products.
To help support these frontliners, the company provided care packages to merchandisers and to those who work tirelessly from different groceries and supermarkets nationwide.
Mega Global also opened Mega Malasakit Kitchen which provides 500 meals daily to support frontliners, including those manning checkpoints and barangay health offices.
The program was launched in partnership with different groups such as Lin’s Kitchen, Doña Maria, Ideal Macaroni, Lemon Square Lava Cake, 3J Plasticworld and Mtg. Corp., Fishta Seafood, Fish ‘n Chix, and Rizons ICA Batch ’97.
“These are very difficult times for the whole world, but Mega Global recognizes that it has a moral responsibility to provide support to the greater community. We have been busy with our own efforts and in helping others with their initiatives. We are making sure that our frontliners are taken care of, our logistics is still unhampered, and we are calibrating operations for maximum output. Through our humble contributions, we are confident that we can keep the Bayanihan spirit alive. In good times and in bad, Mega Global will always be here to keep the Filipino community strong,” said William Tiu Lim, CEO of Mega Global Corporation.