Nissan Philippines Strengthens Blue Switch Program Through Partnership with Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation

(from L-R, PDRF Executive Director Veronica Gabaldon, PDRF Chief Resilience Officer Guillermo Luz, Nissan Philippines President Juan Manuel Hoyos, PDRF President Rene Meily and Nissan Philippines General Manager for Communications Dax Avenido)

Pampanga, Philippines – In a joint effort to bolster the Blue Switch program, Nissan Philippines and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) held a ceremonial signing of agreement to announce their partnership. The partnership will demonstrate the Nissan LEAF's capabilities as an efficient yet sustainable aid for disaster response to natural calamities and gives an avenue for Nissan Philippines and PDRF to exchange knowledge and information to explore better ways in addressing disasters.

In attendance during the ceremonial event was Nissan Philippines President Juan Manuel Hoyos, PDRF President Rene Meily, PDRF Chief Resilience Officer Guillermo Luz, and PDRF's Executive Director, Veronica Gabaldon.

The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation is an alliance of businesses dedicated to building a strong, resilient and disaster-ready Philippines. It is the country's major private sector coordinator for disaster management.

"We are proud to announce the partnership between Nissan Philippines and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation. This partnership is the next step in our strategy towards a more sustainable and resilient future for the country." Nissan Philippines President Juan Manuel Hoyos explained.

Through this partnership, the Nissan LEAF and its V2X bi-directional charging capabilities can supply electricity to affected communities as well as emergency responders during situations of crisis due to natural calamities.

           The Nissan LEAF demonstrating its V2X capabilities during the ceremonial event

PDRF give Nissan Philippines a tour of their operations center