On February 14, 2017, a donation ceremony was held at Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) in Taytay, Rizal. We donated 3,900 solar lanterns to 14 humanitarian and non-governmental organizations in the Philippines. Out of these 3,900 pieces, 1,500 were personal donations made by employees.

[FY2016 Recipient Organizations (13 in total):]

• Center for Excellence in Special Education (Stepping Stone) Foundation Inc.
• Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation Inc.
• Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc. - Institute of Primary Health Care
• Interfaith Partnership for the Promotion of Responsible Parenthood, Inc.
• International Children's Action Network (ICAN) Foundation
• Japanese Red Cross Society
• Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation, Inc.
• Josefa Segovia Foundation, Inc.
• Konkokyo Peace Activity Center Information Office, Inc.
• Mangyan Mission, Inc.
• Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka
• Philippine Business for Social Progress
• Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.
• Synergeia Foundation, Inc.

Panasonic will continue to deliver solar lanterns to people in need of light by collaborating with NPO/NGOs who work particularly in rural areas, so that we can contribute to helping solve various social issues and be a positive change agent in people's lives, and thus to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).