January 25, 2024
San Miguel Foods expands Coral Rescue Program in Batangas as marine ecosystem flourishes
What was once a seemingly barren stretch of sand in 2022 is now a developing mini ecosystem teeming with color and marine life, thanks to San Miguel Foods’ Coral Rescue program.
The program, which was launched in 2022 to help protect and preserve the rich marine biodiversity of Anilao in Mabini, Batangas, where the company’s flour milling plants and grain terminal are located, recorded an 80% survival rate for the 110 corals planted in 2022. This high survival rate yielded a visible increase in marine life with over 610 individual fish spanning 31 different reef species.
Building on last year’s success, the company once again implemented its Coral Rescue Program last November 25, 2023, with more than double the number of volunteers and double the number of coral rebars planted. Under the supervision of a Marine Biologist, 23 volunteer divers composed of San Miguel Foods employees and their friends planted 200 additional coral fragments. This expansion brings a total of 290 corals contributing to the reef’s restoration.
This year’s iteration also saw the revitalization of an additional 50 square meters of reef, supplementing the initial 170 square meters established the preceding year.
The coral rescue program falls under Handog Kalikasan, a pivotal component of San Miguel Foods’ banner CSR program called Handog. This program also encompasses other critical social issues such as health (Kalusugan), education (Karunungan), livelihood (Kabuhayan), and community development (Komunidad).
San Miguel Foods, Inc. was recently recognized with a Special Citation for Innovation by the Jollibee Group during the 2025 Supplier Summit Awards held in May at the Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City. The award underscores SMFI’s outstanding commitment to innovation and its dedication to delivering high-quality, forward-thinking solutions that support the Jollibee Group’s mission of providing great-tasting food and joyful dining experiences. SMFI has worked closely with Jollibee on continuous product enhancements, responded swiftly to process improvement needs, and actively participated in several trial runs to ensure excellence at every stage. Presented by Jollibee Group Chief Procurement Officer Kaustubh Wadekar, the award also reflects the strong, collaborative partnership between San Miguel Foods and the Jollibee Group—founded on shared values of excellence, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement. “This recognition from one of the country’s most admired food companies affirms our commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Tins Mandap, foodservice area sales manager for SMFI. “We are proud to contribute to Jollibee Group’s journey in delivering delightful customer experiences and raising the bar for food quality in the industry.” With the theme “Future-ready, strengthening partnerships, powering possibilities”, the Jollibee Group Supplier Summit Awards celebrates the vital role of suppliers and partners in supporting the company’s growth and global aspirations. San Miguel Foods' recognition underscores its position as a trusted and forward-thinking partner in the food industry.
San Miguel Foods, Inc. was honored with three major awards from McDonald’s Philippines, recognizing its commitment to quality, reliability, and outstanding performance as a key supplier. The company received the Quality Excellence Award during ceremonies held in April at the New World Makati Hotel. SMFI was also named Best Performing Supplier for the Protein–Poultry Category and given the Assured Supply Award (third year in a row) at the 2025 McDonald’s Suppliers General Assembly, themed "Scaling Excellence, Winning Together Through Flawless Execution." The awards were presented by McDonald’s Philippines President and CEO Kenneth Yang and AVP for Supply Chain Management Andre Christopher Villareal. These recognitions underscore San Miguel Foods’ dedication to delivering high-quality products, ensuring supply consistency, and contributing to the success of McDonald’s operations in the Philippines.
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