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Petron, the country's leading oil company, is further strengthening its road safety advocacy in response to the global call to action of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety.

Its Free Safety Check, originally offered as a component of Petron Lakbay Alalay, the country's longest-running and most extensive motorist assistance program, has been expanded into a year-round program to encourage motorists to make sure their vehicles are roadworthy.

The extensive Free Safety covers 38 inspection points as follows: TIRES - tire pressure, tire wear, spare tire; ENGINE - air filter element, fan belt, power steering belt, alternator belt, air conditioner belt, upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose; ENGINE FLUIDS - engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, clutch fluid, gear oil, power steering fluid, radiator coolant, window washer; BATTERY - battery fluid, battery terminals; LIGHTS - headlights, signal lights, brake lights, hazard, fog lights, third brake light, light gauges; UNDER CHASSIS - tie rod ends, upper ball joints, lower ball joints, cross joints, shock absorbers, axle boots; and ACCESSORIES - wiper blades, horn, basic tools, jack, early warning device.

The Free Safety Check is currently offered at 118 participating Petron stations nationwide, with 48 in Metro Manila, 16 in North Luzon, 10 in South Luzon, 29 in the Visayas, and 15 in Mindanao. Motorists can drive in to any station with the Free Safety Check sign to avail of this service.

Through its network of service stations nationwide, Petron is in an excellent position to further promote the road safety advocacy in response to the worldwide imperative to prevent accidents and save lives.

In response to the recent flash floods that hit Davao City and neighboring areas, Petron initiated the Tulong Kapwa campaign to provide assistance to the victims and their families. Petron and its dealers turned over last July 6, relief goods consisting of several sacks of rice and boxes of food items, as well as school supplies such as Petron notebooks and pens to address the immediate needs of the affected families.

Heavy rains last June 28 caused the Pangi River to overflow, resulting in a 10-ft. flood in five barangays in Davao City. Over 12,000 families were affected by the floods, destroying 50 homes and resulting in about 30 fatalities. Several areas were again submerged in knee-deep waters on July 3, prompting affected families to evacuate their homes.

To help victims recover from this calamity, Petron dealers and service stations in Davao have mobilized as official Tulong Kapwa centers to accept donations in cash and in kind. Those who wish to provide assistance may go to any participating Petron station displaying the Tulong Kapwa signage.

Petron, the country's leading oil company, is proud of its corporate social responsibility programs which help improve the lives of the communities it serves. These include its pioneering Petron Lakbay Alalay program, which has been expanded from a summer emergency roadside assistance project into a year-long motorist safety advocacy. Through Petron Foundation, it is also actively involved in education and coastal management.

Petron Corporation, the undisputed oil industry leader, recently won accolades from two award-giving bodies.

ArtPetron 10 received a Bronze Tambuli Award in the Best Youth Brand category during the 2011 Tambuli Awards held last 09 June 2011. Themed Alay sa Natatanging Pamayanan, ArtPetron 10 featured Petron’s involvement in the communities and its dynamic partnerships with local folk in uplifting their quality of life. ArtPetron 10 encouraged the student artists to render creative renditions and transform its partnerships with Filipino communities into exceptional paintings and photographs.

The ArtPetron National Student Art Competition is a painting and photography contest open to all college students. It is Petron’s advocacy with the Filipino youth, and is also an expression of the oil company’s long-standing support for the preservation, appreciation and rediscovery of Philippine arts, culture, values and traditions.

The Tambuli Awards recognizes effective integrated marketing communications programs and is awarded annually by the University of Asia and the Pacific.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Petron was, again, bestowed the Gold ‘Trusted Brand’ Award in the Petrol Station category by Readers Digest in ceremonies held last 02 June 2011 at Resorts World Manila.

The award is the result of a survey where respondents vote for the brand they trust and rate them in terms of trustworthiness, credible image, quality, value, understanding of customers’ needs, and innovativeness. Thus, the Readers Digest Trusted Brand award is a representation of the brand’s perceived values and opinions based on a highly objective consumer voting process.

Petron Corporation is the largest oil refining and marketing company in the Philippines. Its oil refinery produces a full range of petroleum products to supply nearly 40% of the country’s fuel requirements. Through more than 1,500 service stations nationwide -- the largest service station network in the country -- Petron retails gasoline, diesel and kerosene to motorists.

Couples for Christ (CFC), a faith-based organization for married couples, celebrated its 30th Anniversary last 26 June 2011 with a grand celebration at the Rizal Park in Manila. An estimated crowd of 80,000 to 100,000 participants joined the whole-day program, marking the culmination of CFC’s week-long celebration.

A CFC golf tournament at the Villamor Airbase Greens kicked off the activities last 21 June 2011. This was followed by a CFC International Mission core gathering at the Christ the King Parish Church in GreenMeadows, Quezon City, in the evening of the same day.

On Wednesday, 22 June, the group held the CFC Global Leaders Summit, the CFC ANCOP Congress, and the ANCOP Song Writing Festival at the AFP Theater. Thurday, 23 June marked the elections of the CFC international council and board of elders.

The program on Friday, 24 June, consisted of the CFC Church Integration Contest and the CFC Cultural Night at the PICC Forum Tent, while the whole day of Saturday, 25 June, was devoted to the Freedom to Love Conference at the ULTRA.

The CFC membership numbers more than half a million couples in 79 provinces nationwide and in 127 countries all over the world. The organization cuts across all social and racial barriers as it caters to all kinds of people with special programs that address both spiritual and secular concerns. CFC has also earned a well-deserved reputation as having a heart for the poor.

Petron, the country’s largest oil company, has expressed support for CFC’s anniversary celebrations by providing Petron eFuel cards. The Petron eFuel Card is a stored value or prepaid card that may be used to purchase merchandise or services from over 600 participating Petron establishments nationwide. Purchases through the card are accepted at Petron service stations, Petron Treats convenience stores, and Petron car care centers equipped with BPI point of sale terminals. The Petron eFuel Card is valid for five years from date of issue, and may be reloaded electronically. It is also fully transferable, but the value loaded cannot be converted to cash.

By partnering with the Couples for Christ, Petron is reaching out to the family-oriented market segment, and providing added convenience to their customers through worry-free, cashless transactions. The pre-loaded Petron eFuel Card also allows families to set a definite budget for their gasoline and other car maintenance expenses.

Everyone’s Vision Petron is an exhibition and competition for all young and budding artists. Themed Lakbay Pinoy —Journeys to Remember, Pathways to Rediscover, this year’s competition focuses on life journeys expressed symbolically by roads, highways and byways. It can be a mountain path representing a journey to success, or a zigzag lane symbolizing seasons of change. It can be a forest trail sparking childhood memories, or a nostalgic route conjuring reminiscences of student life.

Kicking off 2011 with a bang, motorcyclists will have a chance to win motorcycle gear and scooters through the Bumili at Manalo sa Petron Sprint 4T promo which runs from January 10 to April 30, 2011, and is available at participating Petron Car Care Center shops and Petron service stations in Metro Manila.

Every purchase of one liter of Petron Sprint 4T motorcycle oil at any participating service station entitles the customer to one raffle coupon. There will be two monthly draws to be held on February 28 and March 29, 2011, for which the following prizes will be drawn: one winner of a Kawasaki scooter and 1-liter of Petron Sprint 4T; and ten winners of a special edition Sprint helmets and 1-liter of Petron Sprint 4T.

For the grand raffle draw, to be held on May 3, 2011, the grand prize winner will receive a Kawasaki KSR 110, a set of motorcycle gear (helmet, jacket, elbow and knee pads) and 4-liters of Petron Sprint 4T. Ten winners will also get a special edition Sprint helmet and 1-liter of Petron Sprint 4T.

Petron Sprint 4T motorcycle oil comes in three variants to meet the different performance requirements of four-stroke motorcycles operating under moderate to severe driving conditions. These are the top-of-the-line Sprint 4T Enduro for the racing experience; Sprint 4T Rider for riding dependability; and Sprint 4T Extra for reliable performance.

Petron Sprint 4T motorcycle oils meet and even exceed the quality requirements of the American Petroleum Institute (API) and Japanese Automobile Standards Organization (JASO), and the viscosity parameters set by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). As such, the new Petron Sprint 4T oils will not easily thin out even on higher engine operating temperatures typically experienced in severe driving conditions such as high passenger load, heavy traffic, and very rough terrain.