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Adopted in the Philippines since 2000, Panasonic Scholarship Program for graduate study in Japan is aimed at providing opportunities to promising future leaders to do further study in graduate schools, thus enabling them to contribute something to the development of the country while promoting friendship between the Philippines and Japan. To date, there are 20 alumni, 9 current scholars in Japan who have benefited from this scholarship program. The students nominated this year will leave for Japan in March 2010.

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Holding this WHEEL-A-HOPE program helped in encouraging the community to embrace some sort of change: in mind-set and attitude towards people who are wheelchair-bound in particular, and people with disabilities, in general. With this, Panasonic WHEEL-A-HOPE is also a responsibility to creating a community in which every one could embrace diversity and recognize the potential and ability, as well as the value of every individual person. The program is a unique kind of race because the actors and actresses are disabled persons with disabilities (PWDs), aimed at boosting the morale and giving them fresh hopes. The latest program was participated in by 40 PWDs, 59 Panariders and Panasonic bikers, 15 volunteers from Taytay Bukas-Buhay, 15 volunteers from PMPC, and 3 local government officials.

In partnership with Operation Blessing Foundation, PMPC provided free medical, dental, optical, surgical and other services to the residents of Mabitac, Laguna, and Pililla, Rizal on August 14 & 15, 2007 respectively. Almost 2,000 individuals benefited from the project initiated and sponsored by PMPC. The villages included in the activities were Barangay Nanguma, Barangay Locong, and Barangay San Antonio in Mabitac, Laguna, and Barangay Quisao, Sitio Kokak, Sitio Wawa, and Sitio El Bimbo in Pililla, Rizal. And despite its limited resources, PMPC was able to carry out such project and once again exhibited its continued commitment to serve society not only through its manufacturing activities.

PMPC developed and converted a vacant area into a mini park at Taytay National High School, Taytay, Rizal. The project includes the construction of a gazebo, pond, and benches under a mahogany tree. The effort is aimed to provide students with a place where they can hold ou tdoor meetings, group discussions, and study or simply take rest at the same time appreciate the beauty of nature. PMPC hopes that the construction of the said mini park could at least encourage students to become aware of the importance of environmental protection and preservation.

The “Munting Handog, Laking Tuwa ang Dulot” (Lit. A Modest Gift, Brings Great Joy) project is truly a unique activity as it promotes not only volunteerism among employees but also the spirit of the ancestral trait of “bayanihan.” "Bayanihan" is a Filipino word from the word "bayan" meaning town, nation, or community in general, and is thus used to refer to a spirit of communal unity and cooperation.

The Panasonic Scholarship program for Philippine colleges and universities is a continuing activity to provide promising students - selected from all over the country - the opportunity to complete college degrees and become dynamic assets in their respective communities. Last year, four students graduated with honors and distinctions: Mr. J. Marc G. Lopez completed his BS Biology from the University of the Philippines-Baguio; Miss Rhea G. Abisado, who took up BS Biology, graduated magna cum laude from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños; Miss Zyra May B. Homes, who took up BS Agriculture, graduated cum laude from Leyte State University; and Miss Althea G. Trespeces completed her BS Biology from the University of the Philippines-Visayas.

Thirty-four grade school pupils all over the country competed in the grand finals of the Panasonic – Department of Education Thinknology On-the-spot Idea Writing contest on January 30, 2004. The contest, a project of Panasonic in coordination with the Department of Education, demonstrated the talents and skills of the school children in creative writing. The children also learned to appreciate environment-friendly technologies, which foster economic growth and global competitiveness. The grand finalists were adjudged from the entries of the semi-final round winners. In the grand finals, the contestants, grouped into two categories: Category A (Grades 1 to 3) and Category B (Grades 4 to 6) were asked again “on-the-spot” to write on a new topic, “If you were to invent, what would it be? And why?”.

The very first Panasonic Battery School Fair was held in November 2007 at Taytay Elementary School in Rizal. It is aimed at teaching grade school children about the construction of battery and how to make their own original, handmade batteries. Staff from PMPC factory guided the school children in making batteries, and from time to time they were given trivia questions related to battery and some useful tips and topics about the environment. The school children were truly delighted to see their handmade batteries light a bulb, and learn about the importance of environmental protection.

Adopted in the Philippines since 2000, Panasonic Scholarship Program for graduate study in Japan is aimed at providing opportunities to promising future leaders to do further study in graduate schools, thus enabling them to contribute something to the development of the country while promoting friendship between the Philippines and Japan. To date, there are 34 individuals who have benefited from this scholarship: 25 alumni; 7 current scholars in Japan; and 2 nominated scholars, who will leave for Japan in March 2011.