Eveready, the company known for its complete range of batteries, recently marked the completion of 80 Gawad Kalinga houses in Visayas and Mindanao.
Forty families from Eastern Samar became proud homeowners during the handover ceremony held at the Eveready GK Village in Sitio Libon, barangay 4 in the municipality of Can-Avid.
Eveready’s junior product manager Ivy Nitura, distributor business supervisor Fernan Non, and district sales manager Norman Roa gave each of the beneficiaries the key to their own home.
Can-Avid Mayor Gil Norman P. Germino, together with Vice Mayor Alicia Cesista and Child Youth Development program manager Sonia Echague, graced the event.
At the Eveready GK Village in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, 40 families benefited from the project. Eveready Group brand manager Cara Ramirez-Tecson led the turnover ceremony with the support of Impasug-ong Mayor Julia A. Okinlay and Vice Mayor Pacifico Rivera.
Earlier this year, Eveready built 20 homes for the residents of Sitio Ruby, a GK site in East Fairview, Q.C.
These efforts are powered by Eveready Pabahay ng Buhay, a fundraising program where sales of Eveready batteries help finance the construction of 100 homes for indigent families under the care of Gawad Kalinga.
“Eveready has been a part of the Filipino household for more than 50 years so we understand the importance of owning a house and being part of a peaceful and flourishing community. Our partnership with Gawad Kalinga powered by Eveready Pabahay ng Buhay reinforces our commitment to making people’s lives brighter,” said Eveready president Esteban Vorbeck.
Eveready dry cell batteries have been a staple in Filipino homes, powering portable and other battery-powered devices since 1951. It offers a complete and formidable line of household batteries that includes Heavy Duty Red, Super Heavy Duty Black, Eveready Gold Alkaline, and rechargeables.