Representatives from De La Salle University (DLSU), Oriental and Motolite Marketing Corporation (OMMC) and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement Balik Baterya Program to further its commitment to environmental stewardship. Balik Baterya Program is OMMC’s flagship project, which aims to provide a platform for the private sector to dispose of used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) properly.

Present during the MOU signing are DLSU Vice President for Administration Ms. Kai Shan Fernandez, , Oriental & Motolite Marketing Corporation ULAB Manager Mr. Francis Isip and PBSP Executive Director Mr. Elvin Ivan Uy.

Since 2006, the Motolite-PBSP Balik Baterya Program has ensured proper recycling of 11,035 tons of used lead-acid batteries from 200 companies and part of the funds were used to complete at least 181 community projects nationwide.