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Imperial Pacific, MVA work to enhance destination
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- Imperial Pacific International’s Corporate Social Responsibility team initiate massive upkeep on the stretch of Beach Road in downtown Garapan. (Contributed Photo)
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- At the junction of the American Memorial Park, similar enhancement work is initiated by Imperial Pacific’s Corporate Social Responsibility team. (Contributed Photo)
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- Walkways leading to Garapan get a fresh coat of paint. (Contributed Photo)
Imperial Pacific International has partnered with the Marianas Visitors Authority on the Garapan revitalization project.
MVA had sought the support of Imperial Pacific International through its Corporate Social Responsibility team for this destination-enhancement initiative.
“We reached out to CSR to assist with our destination enhancement efforts in Garapan because we’ve already established a great working relationship with [CSR executive director] Geri Dela Cruz and her hardworking team,” said MVA managing director Christopher A. Concepcion.
IPI’s CSR team have partnered with MVA with the successful staging of several events that promote the islands as a destination, among them MVA’s 40th Anniversary Sunset Fun Run in January and the Ironman 70.3 Saipan in March. There are other MVA signature events that will be held throughout the year that Imperial Pacific’s Corporate Social Responsibility team is a partner.
Imperial Pacific’s CSR team had already taken the lead in the upkeep and maintenance of roadside curbs within the stretch of Beach Road in Garapan.
“The idea of water blasting the sidewalks and adding a fresh coat of paint to curbs along Beach Road in Garapan was something that I discussed with my team early on. We saw the need for it because of all the activity happening there,” Concepcion explained.
“[With] newer buildings on Beach Road, which are making the area more attractive, the sidewalks and curbs are starting to look rundown and in need of some beautification. A fresh coat of paint goes a long way in improving the aesthetic appeal of an area,” he pointed out. “Since the MVA does not have the manpower to carry out this project, we immediately reached out to [Imperial Pacific through Dela Cruz] for her assistance and we are grateful for the support.”
Dela Cruz said that Imperial Pacific is always ready to step up and support the government’s work.
“When [Concepcion] sought our help, we jumped on board immediately because we know that the need is there,” Dela Cruz said. (PR)
