The sustainability programs of Coca-Cola Philippines hauled five Gold Anvil trophies during the 52nd Anvil Awards held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

“We are honored by this recognition of our sustainability projects in women economic empowerment and water access. Coca-Cola is committed to continue to help improve the communities we operate in,” said Adel Tamano, Coca-Cola Philippines vice president for Public Affairs and Communications.

The sustainability programs of Coca-Cola Philippines have been made possible through partnerships with government and non-government organization for its implementation, and with its public relations agency Strategic Works, Inc., for the communications amplification of the programs. 

The 5by20 Sari-sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program, which aims to economically empower women from various sectors, bagged two Gold Anvil awards in the PR Programs on a Sustained Basis category and the PR Programs Directed at Specific Stakeholders category. The program is implemented with various partners in government and non-government organizations, including the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the Department of Labor and Employment.