SMC to expand program on disinfecting public spaces

Multinational conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is redoubling efforts to disinfect public spaces across the country. This is part of continuing measures related to fighting COVID-19, as the economy gradually reopens.

SMC disinfection teams have been sanitizing public spaces nationwide

The company, through its Animal Health Care unit under SMC Foods, has been conducting disinfection activities in public areas. These include streets, public markets, barangay centers, farms, and even households. At least 100 barangays have benefited from the program, which SMC is offering free of charge. 

Among the areas included so far in SMC's disinfection activities are the following: 

• Marikina, San Juan, Taytay (National Capital Region)
• Pangasinan
• Tarlac
• Benguet
• Batangas
• Cavite
• Capiz
• Saranggani Province
• Surigao del Norte
• Agusan del Norte
• Caraga
• Masbate
• Camarines Sur
• Camarines Norte
• Albay
• Catanduanes

SMC uses its own product, Protect Plus Gold, which is a broad-spectrum disinfectant formulated to kill 500 strains of bacteria, fungi, and viruses including COVID-19. This is the same product it donated last year to hospitals, government offices, and other critical installations.

Originally used to disinfect animal farms, the product has been found to be equally effective against microorganisms that cause diseases in humans. SMC says that Protect Plus Gold is safe to use even on surfaces that are frequently used for food, leaves no unpleasant odors, and remains potent even after exposed to direct sunlight. The disinfectant also has no corrosive or irritant properties, making it safe to use around people and pets. It is reportedly biodegradable whether in soil, water, or solid surfaces.

SMC boss Ramon Ang wants to partner with more socio-civic groups and local governments  

“Despite the lifting of some restrictions and the ramping up of the vaccination rollout, we’re still in a pandemic. Adhering to strict hygiene practices remains very important,” said SMC President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon Ang. “We are committed to continuing this effort, and we are open to partnering with socio-civic organizations who want to take up this advocacy and bring it to more locations nationwide.”    

Apart from donating stocks of ethyl alcohol to medical facilities during the early days of the pandemic, SMC also waived fees for frontliners passing through its tollways, benefiting more than 10,000 medical workers as of June 2021. 

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