Through the partnership of Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and Teach for the Philippines, the modules for environmental education will be migrated online for higher reach and a more flexible learning experience for students, teachers and parents. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
THE Philippines, like much of the world, is facing not only the ongoing pandemic but also an ongoing waste management problem. In hopes of contributing to local solutions, Coca-Cola Philippines - through its social investment arm Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines - is partnering with Teach for the Philippines (TFP) in a program that encourages and educates teachers, students and families to become responsible environmental stewards.
"The saying, 'It takes a village to raise a child' extends to children's behavior toward their surroundings and communities. Our Foundation recognizes the importance of collaborative efforts in forming young citizens committed to caring for the environment," said Cecile Alcantara, president of Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines. "In 2019, we supported the rollout of TFP's Batang Bayani Environmental Education modules to hundreds of students. When face-to-face classes halted during the pandemic, we supported the adaptation of these modules to fit flexible learning delivery options in order to reach more students and communities."