SAN Miguel Corporation (SMC) is leveraging the extensive service station network of its fuel subsidiary, Petron Corporation, to further boost food accessibility throughout the country. To date, 30 stations have been utilized for the company’s efforts to bring food products closer to communities and provide people a safe, convenient and alternative way to buy essential goods during the quarantine. Ang said, “We have 370 gas stations throughout Metro Manila.”Thirty Petron stations now serve as sites for the SMC Logistics reefer van-cum-rolling stores San Miguel deployed throughout Metro Manila. The food trucks come loaded with frozen poultry products, fresh and processed meats, and ready-to-eat goods. Meanwhile, six Petron Treats convenience stores now serve as pick-up points for products ordered via SMC’s new online ordering system, order.sanmiguelfoods.com.

Source: Manila Times May 09, 2020 16:08 UTC