VOL. XXVIII NO.

03 15 FEBRUARY 2013

Official Publication of Nestl Philippines, Inc.

Nestl Philippines Awarded

Grant for Coffee Project
N
estl Philippines, Inc. further advanced in its
coffee agricultural development pursuits as it
merited a financial grant from DEG (Deutsche
Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft),
one of Europes largest development finance
institutions, that will fund the Companys Project CoFFEE in
Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, Mindanao.
DEG, which finances investments of private companies that
contribute to sustainable economic growth and improved living
conditions in developing and transition countries, awarded the
Technical Director David Findlay (3rd from left), Corporate Affairs Head Edith de Leon (far left), and Coffee BEM
grant to Nestl Philippines in 2012, selecting the Companys Christophe Stern (2nd from right) sign the MOU with ASSIST, an organization that will bring to life the Companys
Project CoFFEE after a thorough review of the proposed project. The Project CoFFEE

financing institution has agreed to grant 175,000 Euros in three

tranches, to be used entirely for the realization of the project. Philippine Business for Social Progress Confab

Nestl Cited for Practice

Called Project CoFFEE (Coffee Technologies and Funds to
Fuel Economic Empowerment) of a Community in Mindanao,

of Inclusive Business
Nestls Public-Private Partnership project aims to address the
challenges facing smallholder coffee farmers in Mindanao to serve
as a viable development model for other important stakeholders to
Nestl Philippines sparkled anew as a company that integrates social responsibility
Turn to page 8 in its business strategy during the annual Philippine Business for Social Progress
(PBSP) members meeting held at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati on January 22.
Represented by Chairman
and CEO John Miller,
the Company figured
prominently alongside
other distinguished
business entities in a
panel discussion that
centered on the concept
of Inclusive Business (IB)
and how its integration
Chairman and CEO John Miller makes a point during the panel discussion Turn to page 8
in the PBSP meeting

The wastewater treatment plant at Cabuyao Factory

Wastewater Treatment Plants Showcase

Nestls Compliance Culture
Nestl Philippines wastewater treatment plants in
all its five manufacturing sites now serve as a showcase
of the Companys compliance culture as well as its

Did you know? commitment to environmental protection through water

conservation.
... That you can care for your heart even Guests who visit the Companys facilities
while you sleep? media, government officials, members of the academe,
If you sleep on your stomach or on visitors from other Nestl markets, fellow employees,
your left side, your heart has to bear with students get a better appreciation and understanding
the extra body weight while it continues to of the importance the Company gives to water
pump blood as usual.This burden can tire through the installation of visual guides located near
out your heart. the wastewater treatment plants. These visual guides
To reduce the strain on your heart, illustrate the way water is treated and reused and tracks
sleep on your right side, or on your back. the daily performance of the facilities compliance and The last line of defense at the CDO Factory, a checkpoint that ensures water
This simple technique may add years to discharged to the river is fully compliant with the government color standard
Turn to page 8
your life.
 One Minute to Save a Life

SCM NCE Team Charts 2013 Directions CDO Kicks Off SH&E Banner
The NCE team of the SCM Division recently held its NCE Planning
and Team Building at Balay Indang, Cavite, aligning its actions and Program
timelines with the priorities of the different departments in Supply Chain.
Opening the plenary was Market NCE Champion Bong Lacson, The banner program of Safety, Health and Environment to Shop, which was the final Factory Manager Ernie Zamora pledging his commitment
who gave an overview of the NCE deployment in the market and shared achieve a 50% reduction of accidents in 2013 was launched at promotional activity where
the critical role of the pillar leads in the propagation of the continuous the Cagayan de Oro Factory on January 22. three lucky employees were given the
improvement mindset to aid the delivery of the 3Cs (delighting consumers, Called One Minute to Save a Life, the program chance to shop freely at the Staff Shop
delivering competitive advantage, and excelling in compliance). Ed Libao, aims to make it a habit for all employees to inspect for one minute. The winners were able
the NCE Champion for Supply Chain, then linked the market plans with their workplace for at least one minute in order to to bring home an average of PhP 3,500
the specific objectives of SCM with a vision of being a strong enabler toward identify and assess workplace hazards before they worth of Nestl items.
becoming a high-performing organization through excellence in execution. become potential or actual accident causes. Although not Lending support to the kick-off
Using the experiences gained from the previous year, the participants a new concept, this program rises above the similar ones with were CDO Factory Manager Ernie
mapped out the key its emphasis on monitoring and ensuring that all the hazards Zamora, Market SH&E Head Eric
strengths that they identified are addressed appropriately. Through this approach, the Oliveros, CDO SH&E Head Nitz
could leverage on Factory hopes to immediately eliminate the identified substandard Villanueva, and the whole CDO
and the weaknesses Peter Cabio of Coffee condition, and thus effectively reduce the probable root ManCom.
M&I hauling the most Hazard hunt contestants
in the deployment number of Nestle causes of accidents. The program is expected to fully A factory wide cascade has
products in the One
of NCE that they Minute to Shop complement the Life Saving Rules in reducing if not totally been set in the coming weeks to
could improve on. The SCM NCE Planning and Team Building participants eliminating accidents in the workplace. completely roll off the
Opportunities to To usher the launching event, the Factory held several drum-beating One Minute to
Capping off the morning session, SCM Director Wim Van Geffen
Pulilan QA
take advantage activities from January 18 to 21. Among these were daily hazard trivia Save a Life
of and potential imparted his vision for the NCE Team in Supply Chain and how it can contest via email and fun games during lunch break such as hazard program.
achieve the milestones in the SCM operational master plan. Wim focused on hunt, safety quiz bee, charades, and Pinoy Henyo. The said events were
Team Rated Excellent
threats to the
implementation the wins and successes in 2012 and emphasized the need to further cultivate participated in by the different departments, the most active of which were
were also identified. a problem-solving mindset to proactively address difficulties in operations. Coffee, Factory Administration and Control, and Quality Assurance. The
He encouraged the group to own up to the challenge and work as one daily winners all qualified to participate in the draw for the One Minute to The QA team of Pulilan Factory got excellent marks in the re-verification
Trying to keep the balloons afloat during the balloonacy game
synchronized team. audit for Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Laboratory Safety that the group
The second part of the event was designed to build rapport and went through on January 14. The team was rated 96.6% in Lab Safety compliance
strengthen the camaraderie between the NCE team members from the and 95.6% in GLP compliance.
different sites and functions. This half consisted of activities designed and The high marks, which were announced the following day by the audit team led
facilitated by the Education and Training (E&T) group of Supply Chain. by Poh Sor
One particular activity called balloonacy, with a simple objective Kuan, came
of keeping balloons afloat for three minutes allowed the team to further as a pleasant
realize the importance of working as a group and providing support toward surprise to the
the realization of the teams objective. It was an interplay of strategic QA team. The
thinking and the execution of the plans made by the team to improve their entire Pulilan
CDO team flashes the One Minute sign to affirm readiness to work safely
performance. Factory shared
Culminating the days learning, the team was posed with the question in the honor,
how do you picture success for NCE in SCM? which they answered by particularly the
taking a photograph that depicts their envisioned state. Engineering
In the end, everyone in the SCM NCE team shared a general sense of and SH&E
Lean Office Pillar group identifying the strengths and weaknesses of its deployment happiness, alignment, and balance among themselves. departments
which contributed greatly to the feat.
Although we are a small group of people, we can proudly say that we are
competent and competitive as well as compliant with the Nestl standards,
CDO Launches Quality Basic Rules CDO ManCom awards 2012 Outstanding SH&E leaders
beamed QA team member Hannah Campomanes as the team celebrated the
accomplishment.
With 2013 being declared as the Year of Quality, the management team of Cagayan de Oro Factory
gathered at the CDO Training Center on January 17 to spearhead the launch of the Quality Basic Rules Tanauan Recognizes The other members of the Pulilan QA team are: Chodchoy Banaag,
Marleen Magtalas, Bembol Cabantog, Emy Rose Chua, Glacylyn
(QBR).
As a corporate initiative, the event was attended by Certified Operators San Pedro, and Alvin Rivano.

the Quality Market Head Philippe Gallardo. Facilitated Lipa SRC Sets Tanauan Factory, through HR, organized a special lunch and program
by CDO Plant Hygienists Bal Macaraeg and Nice
So, with the guidance of Corporate Hygienist Objectives on January 31 to give recognition to employees who have successfully
passed the certification programs in their respective areas. Factory
Jun Luces, the introduction of the seven The Social & Recreation Committee Manager Marlou Constantino, Eller Dizon, Archie Valencia, and Bong
basic rules on quality turned out to be of Lipa Factory held a special lunch get- Cayno personally handed the certification to the certified employees,
fun with games and prizes. together at the Valentino Resort & Spa on acknowledging them to have fully satisfied the certification criteria for
The CDO management team led January 15 to set objectives and plan its specific skills sets.
by Factory Manager Ernie Zamora 2013 calendar of activities. The certified employees were: Filling Line Operators Kenneth
expressed its full commitment to the Factory Manager Noel Lonzanida and Campos, Leslie Basisao, Jovanie Tormon, Chona Pesigan, Melvin
implementation of this initiative to HR Site Head Luz Tanquintic joined the Olave, and Mary Tolentino; Wet Process Operators John
ensure quality and safe products for Fran, Jerimy Majeya, Lyka Alinsunurin, Marco Palma, Mac and Oliver Granados; and QA Analyst Donnie Bayucan.
event to thank the team for the extra hand it
consumers. Natividad, JL Bayoca and Straisan Vargas; General Process In his message, Marlou highlighted the importance of certification
extends to ensure the success of all employee
Operators James Rimas, Russell Llangco, Mico Garachico, as a means of ensuring the right practices in terms of safety, quality and
activities in the Factory. They also shared
consistency.
their thoughts on the directions for 2013,
This first recognition event for certified operators was among a series of
inspiring the team to carry on with its good
planned interventions for the skills certification program in Tanauan Factory.
works.
The program combines a series of approaches in determining competency
In plotting its calendar of activities,
levels in terms of knowledge and practices. It cycles annually to ensure that
the SRC came up with some new ideas that
both are retained, and are subject to line validation.
promise to spice up this years line-up of
The success of this first batch of certification was attributed to cross-
employee activities.
functional support among Production, QA, and HR.

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 CDO Strengthens Labor Management Cabuyao Supports Clean-
up of Tiwaytiway River
Cooperation Members of Cabuyao
CDO Factory moved forward in strengthening Factorys Inakay Club joined
its Labor Management Cooperation (LMC) with the the river clean-up activity
cascade of the Team Council held for the Factory held along the river stretch
management team, union officers, and some shop of Tiwaytiway River on
January 26.
stewards on January 8 at the Factory Training Center.
Spearheaded by Enzo Ziga of Corporate HR, CDO Holds SH&E Jhun Emata, Arnel
the cascade featured sessions on Labor Management
Partnership, Team Councils, and LMC as well as self-
Planning for Contractors Flores, and Rolly dela
Cruz of Cabuyao Factorys
learning exercises designed to break down walls, build CDO Factory held the annual SH&E planning activity for its Industrial Services donated
trust, and promote active listening between labor contractors on January 26 at the Factorys training center. The daylong materials needed for the
and management. A special part of the session was activity was participated in by the owners, HR managers, project clean-up, which they
a talk by NCMB Director Florido Akut who shared elicited active participation from all the attendees, who expressed appreciation engineers, and safety officers of the different 3rd party business partners who themselves fashioned from
real-life experiences in labor relations. Another highlight was the film for gaining a better understanding of the LMC program. In their closing provide civil, electrical, mechanical, manpower, food and security services scrap materials. These clean-up materials included floating barges made of
Moving Ahead, which showed the successful LMC experiences of Central remarks, both Factory Manager Ernie Zamora and UNWCF President Billy to the Factory. scrap pallets and drums, trash picking tools made of scrap stainless steel
Azurarera Don Pedro, Philippine Geothermal Inc., and Asian Transmission Barsumo extended their thanks for the conduct of the LMC cascade, which Facilitated by Site SH&E, the event enabled participants to analyze metal, and improvised stairs formed out of scrap metal.
Corporation. they said firmed up their optimism for a more harmonious relations between and review 2012 KPIs and activities as starting point in determining the The group turned over the materials to Manolo Punongbayan, City
The self-learning exercises, facilitated by Enzo with Roy Magbanua, labor and management. direction and plans this 2013 with the general objective of preventing Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Head for the City of
and reducing accidents. Site Cabuyao.
SH&E also shared its 2013 The Tiwaytiway River Clean-up project is one of CENROs initiatives to

Lipa Smashers Hold 1st Lipa Crowns Bardos as initiatives and plans with the
participating contractors.
support and sustain the Sagip Ilog Program, which Cabuyao Factory is part
of. Aside from providing materials, Cabuyao Factory also aids CENRO in

Inter-color Tourney JDI and OPL King Another highlight of the formulating sustainable plans for the program.
activity was the awarding of With this activity, Cabuyao Factory affirms its commitment to
Lipa Factory recently crowned Ric Bardos
Jumpstarting the year for the Nestl Lipa Smashers Club five most active companies strengthening community relations and protecting the environment by
of Lipa Supply Chain as the sites JDI and OPL
was an inter-color badminton tournament held on that did not incur any safeguarding the local water ways of Cabuyao going to Laguna Lake.
King for having contributed a staggering 1,134
February 3 at the Factorys covered court. Some 40 accident for in 2012. These Other groups engaged in the
Just-Do-It and One-Point Lesson ideas from 2003
Lipa Smashers joined the event, which also served to five companies recognized project are: Holy Angel School,
to 2012. Described as explorative and creative,
kick off the clubs wellness campaign for the year. for their performance and SURI, St. Francis Home VI Niugan,
Rics many ideas have been implemented in Lipa
The tandem of Erwin Johannes Aguilar and Ariel support to SH&E programs Sangguniang Barangay of Niugan,
without necessitating major investments and have
Santiago won the championship in Mens Double Level in 2012 were: Microhm, Sangguniang Barangay of Sala, Cabuyao
generated substantial savings for the Factory.
A while Arnold Garcia and Joel Hernandez did the same Alvatec, Ashanti, GF2, Environmental Army composed of
Rics prolific ideas for improvement have caught
in Mens Double Level B. Runners-up were the pairs of Erick and O&J. Their respective fishermen, and Institute of Integrated
the attention of other factories, such that he has been
Panganiban and Angelo de Villa in Level A and John Paul Payawal and safety officers also each Electrical Engineers, Inc.- Central
invited by other sites to share how he comes up with his ideas.
Mark Jayson Montenegro in Level B. received a certificate Laguna Chapter (IIEE-CLC).
I simply enjoy doing great things for Nestl, as the Company in turn
Among the ladies, Hermia Mae Villapando and Marhla Gonzales of recognition for
has brought significant improvements to my family, said Ric. Nestl plays
emerged as the champions, with Jhoana Ramirez and Charlotte Falculan their key role
an important role in molding my capabilities and personal development. I
as the runner-up pair. in attaining an
also owe a lot to the support of my coaches and colleagues.
In the Mixed Doubles, Erwin Johannes Aguilar and Fe Panopio accident-free year
Ric cited Lipa Factory Manager Noel Lonzanida, Manny Lasala and
reigned in Level A while Ryan Maala and Jhoana Ramirez dominated in their respective
Elmer Hernandez of
Level B. The runners-up were Dodie Molina and Camille Olaguivel in companies.
Engineering, Louie
Level A and Dick Castillo and Hermia Mae Villapando in Level B.
Polotan and Boyet Potato
The tournament was organized by the Nestl Lipa Smashers Club
of OP, Luz Tanquintic
under the leadership of its new officers headed by president Edwin Dizon.
of HR, and Manny
It was part of preparatory training for upcoming internal and external
Argosino, Bryan Bay and

Nestl Helps Farmers Adapt to Climate Change

badminton tournaments.
Ben Manaig of SCM as
the key persons who have
given him support and
Nestl Sponsors ASSIST encouragement. And, Nestls work to help cocoa and coffee farmers adapt to

Photo Contest of course, our Chairman

and CEO John Miller, he
environmental challenges has been recognized as an example of best
practice by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Nestl Philippines sponsored a photo contest organized by the Asia added. Change (UNFCCC). The Company was recently invited to share
Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) in Continuous improvement is my mindset. I will always be a part of the details of the agricultural assistance it is providing as part of the
support of the groups social initiatives. solution and not the problem, he concluded. UNFCCC Private Sector Initiative, a long-term project that aims
The contest, called Ten to encourage businesses to contribute in a sustainable and profitable
Photos to Shake the World way to an effective response to climate change.
with the theme Challenges The Company believes one of the best ways it can support
and Triumphs in the Pursuit farmers in preserving crops vulnerable to the effects of climate
of Sustainable Development change is by training them to alter their production methods while In December 2012, Nestl participated in an event at the UN Climate
was one of ASSISTs projects improving the impact of their activities. Change Conference in Doha, Qatar to explain how it is helping farmers adapt
that focused on promoting Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions is a top priority for Nestl, to environmental challenges.
environmental awareness. It but increasingly we recognize we have a role to play in helping our suppliers Worldwide, more than 680,000 farmers are part of Nestls supply
drew more than 300 entries. adapt to the impact of climate change too, said Claus Conzelmann, Nestls chain, mainly smallholders in more than 50 countries. Over the past 12
Nestl provided 10 gift Global Head of Safety, Health and Environmental Sustainability. years the company has continuously increased its work with farmers in
baskets for the Top Ten winners Since 2001, we have more than halved the amount of greenhouse gas more sustainable agriculture practices. In 2011, Nestl provided technical
and conducted wet sampling emissions from our factories per ton of product. At the same time we are assistance and training to more than 200,000 farmers.
of NESCAF Gold 3in1 helping farmers become more resilient to environmental change. This not Nestl recently topped a list of global companies in efforts to disclose
during the awarding ceremony held on December 10 at the Ayala Museum. CDO BAKTAS Club Makes Plans only enables them to continue to grow crops and reduce the risks to our and cut greenhouse gas emissions. It is now the leading company in the
The BAKTAS Club of CDO Factory held its annual planning session at the farmhouse of its
Represented by Ruth Novales and Angel Wassmer of Corporate Affairs, the chairman, Earl Yana, in Brgy. Bugsok Libona, Bukidnon on January 26-27. The group enjoyed the long-term supply of raw materials, but also helps to ensure food security, he Carbon Disclosure Project, an annual ranking based on data requested from
rejuvenating natural surroundings of the farm while discussing plans and objectives for the year.
Company had the honor of awarding the 4th placer. added. the Global 500 companies.

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 R A I N I N G E V E N T S Training for Ice Cream
Lean Team
First Aid Training at Cabuyao
As part of its commitment to safety in PM Steps 1 & 2
the workplace, Cabuyao Factory organized Immersion in Lipa
a training on First Aid for employees on
January 23 to 25 at the Factorys Guesthouse
Factory
6. The training was conducted by two Members of Ice Cream Lean Value
nurses who were both volunteers from the Stream underwent PM steps 1 & 2
Philippine National Red Cross. Immersion on January 15-19 at Lipa
The participants, who came from the Factory. They were Romeo Bangolan,
Supply Chain and Liquid Beverage & Dairy
Culinary Departments, appreciated the
Tanauan, Pulilan Undergo FI Pillar Alfred Estrella, James Presnillo, and
Aldwin de Guzman.
learnings from the training, which centered
on guidelines on what to do in case of
Workshop The objective was to
emergency or injury. Some of the procedures develop and build competency
Operations Performance teams of
taught were: proper way of conducting CPR, for the Lean Value Stream
Tanauan and Pulilan Factories joined hands
Members on PM Steps 1 & 2,
in delivering the FI Pillar Workshop on
how to handle or approach injuries from which will be implemented
January 18 and 19 held at the Restaurant
the onset, how to lift an injured person, in the Lean pilot line in
Function Room of Tanauan and also at Lipa
and how to apply proper bandage, among Pulilan Factory.
Training Center.
others. The immersion
The workshop covered FI Pillar
The first aid training is one of the focused on hands-
overview, IPA (Identify Prioritized and
many ways Cabuyao Factory ensures safety on experience
Assigned), LTA (Last Tree Analysis), and
in the workplace, particularly in cases of and practical
TPM Awareness. Attendees on the first
emergency. application of PM
day included Tanauan Factory Manager
steps 1 & 2 tools.
Marlou Constantino, GA pillar members
from Tanauan, and FI Pillar members from both factories. The workshop ended with three projects identified from the sample
exercise.
On the second day, the group traveled to Lipa to get some hands-on experience in the prioritization and assign phase in
Abnormality Identification Training
Breakdown Analysis Training for Lipa IPA, which the Factory is known to have implemented well.
The training showed good chemistry between Tanauan OP Mark Mitra, OP Head and Pulilan FI Pillar Lead Anniebeth Members of the Lean Value Stream (LVS) Pillar and LVS Workgroup
Operators Laynesa who both took turns in facilitating the entire workshop. Lipa OP Engineer Jericho Caliboso and TPM Executive Jennie
Alvarez were able to showcase their performances in TPM and LTA.
attended the Pillar
Training and Abnormality
The workshop highlights included break-out sessions where participants had the chance to put their learning to practice Identification workshop
Lipa Factory operators from the MILO, Coffee and COFFEE-MATE Departments underwent another problem-solving
through actual demonstrations of example, structured learning exercises, the use of walk-through boards, group works, and on January 24 and 28.
training called Breakdown Analysis (BDA) in January at the Lipa Learning Center.
conducting simulated coaching. The training gave the
Facilitated by TPM Executive Jeannie Alvarez and PM Pillar Leader Steve Recinto, the training equipped the operators
At the end of the session, all participants gained knowledge about FI initiative, Pillar Structure, and FI Management team members a deeper
with a tool for resolving breakdowns in their own machines at the line. The participants learned the procedures for performing
Routines. understanding of the Lean
a BDA, including how to fill out the BDA form.
The new problem solving technique was applied through a practical workshop on BDA, focusing on actual problems concepts and tool that would
aid in creating stability in the
Cabuyao Supply Chain Holds Safety
encountered in their own machines.
Joel Bonifacio of E&T Pillar opened the training with an ice breaker activity. pilot line in Pulilan.
The team focused on the
Orientation for Transporters Abnormality Identification
Tool, which enabled
Tanauan Operators Complete Powder As part of Cabuyao Supply Chains
Zero Accident Campaign, the department
members to see all
conditions in the pilot line
Handling Training conducted a series of training on Safety
to third party operators, transporters, and
that were below standards.
This was in preparation
General Process Operators (GPOs) of Tanauan Factory culminated their training on Powder Handling and Bulk suppliers at the Material Recovery Facility for the actual deployment
Filling Operations through a presentation on January 24. This also served to validate their learnings from the training, as (MRF) throughout the month of January. of this tool meant to
the operators competently answered questions on the principles from their audience that included Production Head Eller The objective of the training was to improve the pilot line.
Dizon, Technical Training Executive Ednie Tubongen, and Production Supervisors Doreen Gonzales, Mitch Ramos and build and strengthen a culture of safety
Tart Flores. among business partners, to achieve
This presentation was the last stage in the certification process of the trainees for the said subject, following the zero accident for 2013. This was held
classroom training sessions in coordination with the sites SH&E FGD on Ice Cream Value Proposition
and hands-on workshop Department. Frances Lee of ET Pillar conducted a Focus Group Discussion on Ice
on the sets of equipment Cream Consumer/Customer Value Proposition (CCVP) on January 21. The
involved. This was in objective was to craft the CCVP communication board for Pulilan Factory.
preparation for the training The output was
interventions being planned Interview also intended for
for employees who will Skills use in all CCVP
be involved in the powder Workshop at communication
handling area of Production. Lipa materials.
GPOs who completed The Recruitment 101:
Interviewing Skills Representatives
the training were Mice Workshop was held for from all departments
department heads and
Gracchi, James Rimes, line managers at Lipa exchanged ideas on
Factory on January 16.
Oliver Granados, and Russell It was conducted by availability, value for
Lingcod. then Recruitment Head
and now Learning and money, and quality.
Development Head Grace
de Castro.

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 Nestl Philippines
From page 1
December 17 detailing their roles in the project. Technical Director David
Findlay, Corporate Affairs Head Edith de Leon, and BEM for Coffee and
Pulilan Christmas Party
Creamer Creations (3CBU) Christophe Stern signed the MOU on behalf of

n i n
Nestl, while ASSISTs Services Manager Matthias Wichmann, Partners and
Network Management Director Kamesh Ganeson, and Group COO Arnel Go
signed for ASSIST. Green Coffee Acceleration Program team members Angel
Wassmer, Odie Lanas-Eustaquio, and Ruth Novales witnessed the signing.
We are very proud to have been chosen for this grant, said Edith. I t s R a i g Movie Stars
This validates the merit of our local coffee farming CSV (Creating Shared
Pulilan employees put on a spectacular show of their many talents during their Christmas Party held
Value) initiatives. More than that, the grant will go a long way in ensuring
at the Factorys open grounds on December 14. With the theme Lights, Camera, Action, the venue
the development of the coffee-growing industry in Mindanao and in helping transformed into a variety show studio set, complete with blue carpets and a runway. Emceed by Tina Cusi of
create more sustainable livelihood for our small farmers. Fresh Dairy Production, beauty queen Shecil Bagaporo, and actor Edmund Santiago, the evening was filled
Project CoFFEE is a collaboration of Corporate Affairs, 3CBU and with uplifting messages, movie-inspired entertainment, awarding of outstanding employees, giving away of
Signatories and witnesses to the MOU signing between Nestl Phlippines and ASSIST AgriServices, with support from Procurement, Legal, and Finance and prizes, and celebratory fun throughout.
replicate, adapt, and scale up. The project targets to create a business case Control. Front act performances by stand-up comedians warmed up the employees as they waited
for sustainable small-scale coffee communities in the Philippines, develop for the special guests to arrive. The program officially opened with a video on the highlights
farming entrepreneurs (FARMtrepreneurs) through successful cooperatives/ of the year, followed by the welcome remarks of Factory Manager Val Dizon. He compared the
farmer associations, and introduce new coffee-technologies pertaining to years events to a movie full of action, twists, and drama with the employees as the lead
robusta. Project CoFFEE is part of the Companys Green Coffee Acceleration characters, leading to blockbuster wins at the end of 2012 as they gave their best
performance since the Factorys transfer from Aurora to Pulilan three years
Program (GCAP), otherwise known as the NESCAF Plan.
ago. Master Coach Val Dizon capped his year-end remarks with a challenge
To effectively implement the project, Nestl Philippines has signed up
to soar higher in 2013. He dedicated the night to the One Pulilan team,
with Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation whom he called the true stars of Pulilan, in recognition of all their hard
(ASSIST), a non-profit capacity building organization, to provide work. Ice Cream Business Excellence Manager (BEM) Joey Dominguez also
expertise and services in bringing Project CoFFEEs activities to life. addressed the Pulilan team, representing the Execom and
Among these activities are creating multi-stakeholder awareness in the delivering the Christmas message of Chairman and CEO John
coffee community, setting up a pilot coffee community, and developing Miller.
replication model and activities to ensure sustainability. Employees amused themselves
NPI and ASSIST signed a Memorandum of Understanding on by taking their pictures with the
Twilight standees before partaking
Chairman and CEO John Miller DTI Secretary Greg Domingo (4th from left) and other industry leaders of the sumptuous buffet. To

Nestl Cited From page 1

into the business strategy of an organization can become a valuable asset to the
complete the evenings movie star
theme, titles of the most popular
films instead of numbers were used
company. as table markers for calling out
John, together with fellow PBSP trustees Ramon Del Rosario, Manuel V. their turn for the buffet. Employees
Pangilinan, and other guests from the private and government sectors, talked wanted to have their movie
title table called out last because a special
about how Inclusive Business plays a significant role in benefitting both NPI and
prize was reserved for the last table to be
its suppliers from the base of the pyramid, particularly through Creating Shared
summoned to approach the buffet. As the
Value. evening progressed, talents from the Pulilan
The centerpiece of Johns presentation was the NESCAF Plan, which was community entertained the employees with
deemed a perfect example of how Inclusive Business works. John explained that movie theme songs and acting excerpts from
The resort-like wastewater treatment plant at CDO Factory through this program, Nestl supports local coffee farmers by providing them popular movies. A dance routine from ER

Wastewater
with high-quality coffee plants at cost, as well as free education on coffee farming. Force and a fashion show by Sonia Models
From page 1 Through the NESCAF Plan, Filipino farmers learn to produce good quality were very much applauded.
coffee beans that contribute to a growing local supply sector. In addition, Nestl Getting ready for the highlight
achievement against parameters of effluent standards. of the celebration, employees geared up for their respective department
has set up coffee buying stations in different areas of the country where farmers
One unique feature of the Nestl treatment plants that has been presentations. The employees were divided into four groups; namely: Engineering,
can conveniently sell their produce at world market price and get paid within
creating a buzz is the structure called Last Line of Defense installed at Ice Cream Production, Fresh Dairy Production, and Support Groups (composed
eight hours of confirmation that the beans passed the Nestl standards. John
CDO Factory. This facility, equipped with a built-in automatic sensor of Human Resources, Operations Performance, Finance & Control, Logistics,
emphasized the importance of the NESCAF Plan to the Company and how it
and diverter system, monitors the water from various storm drains of Quality Assurance, SHE and Applications Group). All the groups performed their
has been instrumental in spurring Nestls growth to become the biggest food
the processing plants and automatically diverts the flow of water to the hearts out singing, acting, and dancing in their chosen movie themes. Engineering
manufacturing company in the country.
wastewater treatment plant should there be any color disturbances. Department depicted the Spartans in the movie 300, Sister Act, and One More
Johns presentation showed the PBSP members how Nestl has integrated Chance. Ice Cream Production Department portrayed Private Benjamin and
Demonstrating the importance the Company gives to water, the
the Integrated Business concept as part of its core business activity through the Psy of Gangnam Style. Fresh Dairy Production Department pulled together
world-class wastewater treatment plants make use of state-of-the-art
NESCAF Plan and several other CSV programs of the Company. He further memorable scenes from TV commercials and famous local movies such as
technologies that allow the factories to re-use water from their operations.
said that Nestls Integrated Business strategy involves the lower sectors of Maging Sino Ka Man and I Doo Bi Doo, Bi Doo through an awards night theme.
Manned by highly competent personnel, these plants capture wastewater
society to be part of the supply chain, which promotes the sustainability of both Support Group Departments joined forces to re-enact the animal-themed
discharged from the factories, cleanse the water of impurities, test the
the Company and its stakeholders by creating shared value. This benefits the animated movies Lion King, Little Mermaid, and Happy Feet in full splendor
water to ensure compliance with the government standards, and release it
business, making Integrated Business integral for continuous development while with superb props designed by BJ Sazon of OP and the props team.
for re-use. Support Group bagged the grand prize while Ice Cream Production got
contributing to national development.
Treated wastewater from Nestl factories, which is constantly tested the 1st runner-up prize. Fresh Dairy Production was 2nd runner-up, followed
In their talks, John and his fellow panelists in the PBSP meeting
and is known to meet, and often exceed, strict government standards, by Engineering as 3rd runner-up. No group went home empty-handed in
demonstrated that Inclusive Business is not just a business strategy but a solution
is used to sustain life forms, from watering the gardens in the premises, recognition of their courage and sportsmanship to go out of their comfort zones and perform for the
to the poverty and growth gaps that are present in the country. PBSP hopes that
to propagating Koi fish and tilapia, serving as a constant reminder to entire Factory. Special awards were given to Emil Legaspi of Ice Cream Production as Male Artistahin of the Night and Tina Bayan of
many other companies would follow the steps that Nestl and other companies
employees and guests about the life-giving value of water. Fresh Dairy Production as Female Artistahin of the Night.
have taken to work toward corporate and national sustainability.
All employees happily went home with their door prizes. Master Coach Val, along with the rest of the ManCom, sealed the
night with a toast to the successful year and to usher in another winning year in 2013.
Theres no stopping One Pulilan
team as the departments danced the
night away to live band music. It was
truly a memorable night to cap
The
wastewater a memorable year for Pulilan
treatmnet Factory.
plants at
(from left)
Lipa, Pulilan,
and Tanauan
Factories

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With a grand spectacle of colors, a parade of majestic
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The Queen City of the South
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people in the news Movements Tanauan Sends Off Sagisi
Outgoing Tanauan Factory HR Head Eden Sagisi was treated to a warm
New BBI CMM Named send-off at the Factorys Restaurant Function Room on January 16 before she
headed to her new post as HR Business Partner for Operations.
Kristine Mercado, formerly Consumer Marketing Manager for A video presentation was prepared for Eden from groups and individuals
NIDO Fortified, has been appointed to the new and important position who were grateful for her help and coaching while in Tanauan Factory. With
of Consumer Marketing Manager for BEAR BRAND Powdered Milk the themes Kung may sasabihin ka kay Eden, ano yon? and Use Eden in a
Drink, which was created in line with the corporate must-win of sentence, the video featured heartwarming messages from several employees
having BEAR BRAND lead the growth back in the Milk category. She and functional groups.
assumes this role on February 15. Others who personally conveyed their
Replacing Ting as Consumer Marketing Manager for NIDO messages of thanks and good luck were
Fortified is Maria Chika Fransisca, who comes from Nestl Indonesia Factory Manager Marlou Constantino,
and is in the Philippines on a mission assignment until September Project Frontier Lead Hans Driienhuizen,
2013. She brings with her a rich experience in managing the Production Head Eller Dizon, Factory
DANCOW All-Family milk business from her home market. Engineer Jerome Maandig, and Factory
Controller Ronald Elpedes.

CDC Bids Goodbye to Hipolito

16 Pulilan Employees Get
Service Awards Cagayan DC Tigers bade farewell to outgoing DC Head Bettina Hipolito
in an emotional send-off held as part of the sites Multi-Level Meeting on
A total of 16 Pulilan employees received plaques in recognition January 24. Bettina was set to move to the role of Supply Chain Lead for
of their loyal and dedicated service to the Company. The awards Beverage effective February 15.
were given by Pulilan ManCom during the sites Christmas party on An outpour of thanks filled the place as the Tigers shared how Bettina
December 14. made an impact in their lives, both personal and work. Her strong
Josefino Calderon led the awardees with 20 years of service. people skills and light hearted attitude were very well appreciated by the
Rhon Magdaong, Nelson Domingo, Robert Torres, Jennick Batenga, Cagayanons.
Romeo Bangolan, Rainier Talavera, Mark Christopher Ong, Reymond A day before she left Cagayan De Oro, a separate event was also prepared
Siachongco, Bony Salazar, Lawrence Mayuga, and Armando Campaner for her by the CDC NPI team. It was a simple way of saying Thank you, Ms
were recognized for their 15 years of service. The other awardees, Bettina for being a great boss and a good friend.
all with 10 years of service, were Mildred Maagma, Rynan Malicsi, During her almost two-year stint at CDC, Bettina was able to cultivate
Richard Cerica, and Ernie Rebadulla. strong synergy between Nestl and One Stop Logistics Team, leading
them to consistently keep track of their deliverables and achieving targets.
She effectively kept the momentum of the team, as evidenced in the sites
NCE gate opening in October 2012. Her solid experience in planning was
essential in ensuring that resources were put in order, resulting in a record-
breaking volume.
Part of her contributions was the implementation of Project McArthur,
a cost effective move to transfer Samar and Leyte accounts from South
Distribution Center to CDC. She was also instrumental in achieving
Safety Health & Environment
targets such as 2M Safe Man-
hours and the Philippine
Government Environment
Partnership Program (PEPP)
award, a recognition conferred
by the DENR reserved to

Despedida for Valencia establishments with superior

environmental programs.
Pulilan Factory feted outgoing Factory HR Head Archie Valencia
with a send-off party held at Bale Capampangan on January 29. The
event was organized by Pulilan ManCom and the HR team of Frances
Lee, Aimee Ballesteros-Pilar, and incoming HR Head Hope Namoca.
Attendees led by Factory Manager Val Dizon gave their heartfelt
thanks to Archie for the wins he championed with his team during his
short but fruitful and meaningful stay at Pulilan Factory. A simple token
was handed to him, along with Pulilan Factorys vote of confidence that
he will do good as incoming Tanauan Factory HR Head.

SANDRA C. PUNO Contributors this issue:

Director of Communications MAO/Sales: Angel Wassmer, Casey Pichel, Dave Laurel, Eric Oliveros, Jess Reyes,
Marian Aquino, RAPH ROBLES Cabuyao: Jhun Emata, Kath Abaca, Mars Monsanto,
Rolly Melendrez CDO: Adam Alvarez , Haidi Mejias, joy dumlao, Jen Bersabe,
AURORA A. ALIPAO Mike Copruz Lipa: CAMILLE OLAGUIVEL, Charlotte Falculan, Lorena Matira,
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Tapire, Ric Bardos Pulilan: Aimee Ballesteros, Bembol Cabantog,
Frances Lee, Mars Jonson CDC: Maricar Cachuela, REA MAE TORTOLA

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