Petron Corporation has assured consumers of continuous supply of its petroleum products as the entire nation steps up its fight against Covid-19.
Petron Corporation is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines supplying more than a third of the country’s oil requirements. It operates a refinery in Limay, Bataan with a rated capacity of 180,000 barrels per day and has over 2,400 stations throughout the country.
Petron President and CEO Ramon S. Ang said that the company will also make sure that there is enough fuel especially for vital industries to keep the economy running.
“Let me reiterate that there is no need to panic. We will step up and we will get through this together. In these critical times, rest assured that basic necessities will be delivered and our brave front liners will reach their destinations,” added Ang.
While Petron maintains operations in its refinery, depots and gas stations, Ang emphasized that the health and safety of its people remain its top priority as Petron widely implemented a work-from-home set-up for its Luzon-based offices.Meanwhile, those working on the front line – its office-based skeletal force, sevice station personnel, tank truck drivers and helpers- are guided by the necessary protocols to ensure their health and safety.
The oil industry is among those granted exemption by the government from the Luzon-wide Community Quarantine. At this point, Petron has fully activated its Business Continuity Plan, taking into consideration all possible scenarios.
With additional reports: philstar.net, Danessa Rivera
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