Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge

Table of Content Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Content 03 Message from the 3Cs 1 Message from the CEO (IPG) 2 Message from the CEO (ILC) 3 Message from the CFO (IPG) 04 HR related news and stories that are worth sharing 4 Solane congratulates the Long Service Awardees for 2022 (January to May) 5 New Hire Corner IPGG Strategy on Maximizing Human Potential: Build an Engaging and Productive Work Culture (Winning Culture) 6 Isla LPG promotes inclusion and diversity in the workplace 07 Making it easier for us -- Finance related updates and milestones 7 IPG REPORTS an increase in profit amid the PANDEMIC 8 Road to WD4 Early Payment Discount Investment in PHP Denominated USD Notes 9 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on the Philippines Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) 10 CGS Announcement: CGS PARTNER OF THE YEAR 2021 The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Table of Content 11 Sales and Marketing for the Win! 11 HAPPY 10 YEARS SOLANE! Mwah Mwah Tsup Tsup 13 Solane LPG launches nationwide promos for the first half of 2022 Solane begins nationwide roll-out of more a ordable Solane Sakto 14 Solane LPG implements various sales promotions for the first half of the year 15 Be Part of the Girl Crew That Keeps Kitchens Safe 17 Solane is now leader in Social Media ` HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety and Plant Operations Milestones 19 19 Home Safety Guide from HSSE 22 22M Man-hours without LTE safety milestone 23 iHOPE Awardees 24 Solane continues to care; a glance at our CSR across Isla plant sites The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

1 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Message from the 3Cs Message from the CEO (IPG) Atsushi Onishi CEO IPG Dear Colleagues, Nonetheless, despite all the ups and downs, overall, we are on the right track in terms of achieving our plans and Six months of the year are already behind us. We kicked goals for the year. off 2022 with a lot of ambitious goals in mind and the With the future in mind, we are maximizing all efforts to team has been working hard to successfully deliver them. enhance our supply chain, improve the security of our Just to provide key updates to everyone, our branded supply, and achieve cost competitiveness which is why sales volume is expected to be at par with the budget we are vigorously exploring various investment projects. plan for the first 5 months. Despite resurging COVID-19 The past two years tested us in unimaginable ways cases due to Omicron variant in the beginning of the year, and had influenced our approach towards our day-to- the commercial volume has significantly recovered, and day operations, but it has not changed our overall goal this can be attributed to the reopening of commercial of developing strategies and initiatives that ultimately business establishments under the subsequent easing support of our vision. We carried on in delivering great restrictions. Industrial volume has been stably increasing products and services for our customers and our as price competitiveness in favor of LPG over Oil helps us communities. Thanks to your unwavering care, resilience, gain more advantage. Our constant effort to cultivate the and sense of purpose, we are a stronger performing potential fields to get new wins in the past years are also company now more than ever. I can also assure you now bearing fruit. that once we have overcome all the challenges and On the other hand, the domestic segment has been uncertainties, we will even emerge to be stronger and continuously facing adverse winds. The ramification of better than we already are Russia-Ukraine War has also shot up the commodity May we always uphold our commitment to our prices including LPG. While we are expanding our Solane shareholders as well as those we serve and that also Sakto 1.4 kg launch and conducting various promotions, includes all of you. Let us strive to continue to create the affordability in the household which was profoundly a highly collaborative work culture where our people affected by the pandemic remains to be a challenge. are empowered to grow and thrive. I believe this is our edge. Let’s continue to foster our wining culture; working together as one towards common goals. We will win and continue winning. We can do it! Please remain healthy and safe. The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

Message from the 3Cs Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 2 Message from the CEO (ILC) Jose Antonio Gonzalez CEO ILC This year commenced with a surge of Omicron implemented the most successful sales promotion cases that did not spare even we in Isla as we recorded yet, the PISO Sale, that was launched in January 23 COVID-19 cases in January alone. Fortunately, followed by another successful nationwide this latest variant while seemingly more contagious, Mother’s Day promo in May. Other wins include has not been as fatal as the previous ones. The the launch of Solane Sakto, the 95% completion Omicron was like a typhoon, it came strongly but of BTL branding, the signing of a partnership it also quickly went away and by mid-February, we agreement with GCash, the migration to a new no longer had any cases in Isla and has been the CRM, and achieving the status of having the most case until recently. While this has helped bring a number of likes and highest engagement rate in semblance of normalcy to our company, unfortunately, Facebook among all local LPG brands. For Supply COVID-19 is not the only external challenge that we are Chain, we recently renewed an RT contract and facing this year. Significant world events have disrupted completed the Anibong plant expansion. For Finance, our local economic environment. We are seeing some we have delivered on our plan to consistently close of the highest fuel prices in our history. The Philippine our books by WD4. These milestones, among peso continues to depreciate against the US dollar. others, are important as it is indicative of the It has hit 56 pesos to a dollar this month. These dedication and fervor of our team in delivering our are some of the factors that have led to an inflation plans despite the challenges around us. In this light, that has worsened since the beginning of the year I wish to personally commend and thank each of you and have continued to impact purchasing behaviors for working hard in ensuring that our business and demand. With these growing challenges, it is key objectives in this first half of the year were realized. that we position ourselves to seek relevancy in our own While these achievements and the horizon before way whether it would be about providing affordable us hold much promise for growth, the challenges of products like Sakto or coming up with alternative the continued rise in inflation as well as the threat of solutions to industrial facilities who wish to strengthen another COVID surge come this second half of the the image of their companies by going green. This year should send a clear message to all of us, that is why, now more than ever, our organization’s vision we cannot rest on our laurels and let our guards to be the leading LPG solutions company and to down. Amidst the uncertainties of rising costs, it is consistently delight all our internal and external imperative that we tighten our belts with a mindset of customers through excellent products and services and prudent spending. Our finance team will be supporting innovation, should remain the same, as these will be the each team by providing guidance in the review of our keys to our success. respective OPEX budgets in the coming weeks. While On the surface, the targets we have established for prudent OPEX spending is critical during these times, 2022 may seem ambitious or exigent even, but the the keys to success remains to be in our passion and dedication of the members of our organization proved drive to deliver on plans in a timely manner and in our that despite the economic challenges, we remain resiliency to get through it all despite the daunting headed in the right direction. For B2B, it is worth noting challenges. While it may sometimes feel like an uphill that we have added over 70 customer wins to date, battle, let us remind ourselves that we have come a long with particular mention to the long-awaited deal with way this past 10 years and have succeeded time and Alaska Milk Corporation. For B2C and Marketing, we again despite the difficulties. I wish to thank each of you for your commitment and effort in making our company what it is today. Together we have achieved many great things, each one’s work critical to the success of the other. As they say, it is not the team with the best players that wins, it is the players with the best team. Let us continue to work as one and focus on making our company better and stronger… Again, thank you very much and I look forward to seeing you all soon. The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

3 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Message from the 3Cs Message from the CFO (IPG) Nancie Rivera CFO IPG A new year always brings new hope and opportunities. recover for the first time. The domestic market is The year 2022 made us even more hopeful as we long continuously challenged, but industrial segment sustains for covid to end its 2 years havoc in the world. This is its growth and offsets shortage in the domestic segment reflected in our ambitious company targets for the year for the meantime. The Alaska contract tops our wins for where we planned to increase volume from 217KT to this 1st quarter. While our employees are all persistently 240KT or 10%, EBITDA from P1.4B to P1.6B or 5% and working together towards meeting our full-year volumes NIAT from P573M (normalized) to P610M or 6%. and financial goals and aspirations thru prudent OPEX We kicked off the year with strategic plans brainstormed, spending, our cash position sustains its robustness, challenged, and agreed from the top and cascaded to we’ve maintained a debt-free status, and our financial each team who in turn documented their supporting ratios are at its best standing. strategy through an individual scorecard at various These very good financial results emanated from the levels. This aligns everyone in the organization from top relentless efforts of the Sales team to push for our to bottom on what we will focus as an organization and products in the market despite the high price and with the how each will contribute to its achievements. We were support of an effective marketing strategy. It will not also all geared, excited and ready for another battle that 2022 be possible without the strong collaboration between all will bring. operation departments (Supply Chain, Technical & Plant However, the first month of the year halted the world once Operations) to ensure product availability at reasonable again with the emergence of a more contagious omicron costs, on time deliveries and readily available technical covid variant coupled with the devaluation of the Peso vs. team to support fuel conversions and installations for USD from December 2021 to January 2022 by almost P1. new customers. The partnership from Finance, Legal, Omicron arrived fast and left a lot of Filipinos infected Tax, HR and Business Development completes the whole with immunity which we enjoyed in the succeeding spectrum to make things happen. Truly, the strength of months and hope will last longer. this organization is its one spirit to achieve one goal which Fast forward to June, our YTD June results are very is to win! This is on top of the fact that we continuously encouraging, despite the high CP that escalated the LPG uphold the business ethics and principles that we in Isla price to an all-time high of ~P1,200/cylinder, the opening LPG are anchored with. We consistently demonstrate of the economy helped our commercial segment to our concern to the welfare of our consumers by providing them a product that is reliable and safe for their families. Should we continue to be one team working together, customer oriented and with God’s faith and fervent prayers, I see no reason why we can’t achieve our targets at the end of the year despite all the adversities and uncertainties that we may face in the succeeding months. So, Isla team, stay safe, healthy and thankful always. Let’s paint the future together… The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

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4 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge HR related news and stories HR-Related News and Stories Solane Congratulates the Long Service Awardees for 2022 January to May The long service award is a token of appreciation given to an employee for his/her loyalty to the Company. The long service awardees from January to May 2022 are as follows. ARNEL G. LAYGO RENE L. GAMBA NOLAN S. SUPAT VALERIMAE B. VILLANO Special Projects Manager B2C Manager Plant Operations Executive - Anibong Marketing Manager 25 years in service 15 years in service 15 years in service 15 years in service June 23, 2022 January 24, 2022 May 24, 2022 April 16, 2022 HAZEL ANNE C. AGDIPPA MARILOU D. AREVALO KATHERINE M. CABISADA OPEX & Management Information Credit & Collection Manager Sales Manager – South Luzon Reporting Analyst 10 years in service Packed & Commercial Accounts 10 years in service February 27, 2022 May 2, 2022 10 years in service April 30, 2022 MARIA IVY JOYCE C. MARCILLA CHAREN APRILLE S. NATAL ALEJANDRO REY C. PARDO, JR. Paralegal Brand Manager Human Resources Manager 10 years in service 10 years in service 10 years in service January 9, 2022 March 1, 2022 March 13, 2022 Congratulations to our long service awardees! May all of you have more fruitful years of partnership with Isla Petroleum & Gas Group of Companies! � HR related news and stories The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

HR related news and stories Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 5 Welcome, New Employees! RAYNEL C. RODRIGUEZ DIANE T. DISTOR CHRISTIAN JAMES A. AGUSTIN MARIANO V. LABAYEN, JR. Supply Chain B2B Sales Human Resources B2B Sales January 24, 2022 February 7, 2022 March 14, 2022 April 11, 2022 KOJI HIRAMI TIMOTHY JOHN L. VILLAREAL JOHN PAULO Y. DIONGCO RODEL D. LOPEZ Business Development B2C Sales Technical & Engineering Terminal Operations Optimization April 16, 2022 May 2, 2022 May 16, 2022 June 1, 2022 IPGG Strategy on Maximizing Human Potential: Build an Engaging and Productive Work Culture (Winning Culture) By: Human Resources Last April 4, the company launched the Winning Culture Hour, which will happen every first Monday of the month thereafter. Its purpose is to serve as a forum where IPGG employees may exchange ideas and share experiences on everything that has to do with winning culture. The premise is IPGG employees are all students of culture-building and we can certainly learn from and help one another in our continuing journey to build and sustain a winning culture in Isla. IPGG’s winning culture strategy, as presented last April 4, is shown below. HR related news and stories The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

6 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge HR related news and stories Isla LPG Promotes Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace Did you know that Isla LPG highly promotes inclusion and In other words, diversity entails hiring of people coming diversity in the workplace? You may be aware or you may from various race, ethnicity, gender or any other number of also just easily overlook this matter thinking that these things, while inclusion ensures that companies make their concepts may not be of high relevance and importance. people feel a sense of belongingness and are supported Well, this may be a good chance for you to think again regardless of who or what they are. because the reality is, in today’s complex and changing world, having an open and inclusive work culture may just Inclusion and diversity allow employees to maximize their be what each organization needs to gain a competitive full potential because they feel that they are recognized, advantage and continue thriving. accepted, and supported. Studies even say that companies Diversity in the workplace means that a company employs promoting inclusion and diversity are more likely to retain and builds a mix of people coming from diverse backgrounds. their people than those who don’t. Inclusion, on the other hand, means that a company treats all its employees fairly and respectfully, and provides them If you wish to learn more about our company policies that with equal access to opportunities and resources to allow promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, please don’t them to contribute fully to the organization’s success. hesitate to reach out to our HR team. FSamtaitluys Gender Bacekxgpreoinruidenundsc,ter,y Education genAegraeti&on Inclusive Msleitravricye Disability Workforce pTehsrsitnyoklneinalgitoyr Languages LGBTAQlIlAie+s& LlOoBcaOtifofince lLocOOaBftifiocne Race Ethnicity HR related news and stories The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

Finance updates and milestones Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 7 Making it Easier for us Finance updates and milestones IPG REPORTS an increase in profit amid the PANDEMIC For the first time since the pre-pandemic days, Isla Petroleum and Gas Corporation exceeded the 20kt mark on branded volume, finishing with a double-digit growth of 11% above PY and 8% above plan for the month of to break the 20kt record since our company has been formed. This resulted to a 2% above plan volume and above plan net income after taxes (NIAT) in Q1 amidst the challenges that came with the global pandemic. Finance updates and milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

8 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Finance updates and milestones ROAD TO WD4 What is the shortest distance between two points? The Investment in PHP answer is 3 C’s – Clarity of Goal, Collaboration, and Denominated USD Notes Consistency. The road to close the books at Work Day (WD) 4 is not always a straight line. We experienced Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID pandemic, the broken lines and challenges in between but through the central bank has kept interest rates at historic lows in strong support and grit of each member, we delivered order to support the local economy. This has affected more than what is expected. This is a manifestation that yields on traditional short-term investment instruments WE keep on moving forward towards excellence and such as PHP Time Deposits and PHP securities such as ONE SOLANE. #Dapatlang Treasury Bills. Early Payment Discount As an alternative to deposits, IPG partnered with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and BPI Asset Management and An early payment discount is one form of trade finance in Trust Corp (AMTC) to explore short-term investment in which a buyer pays less than the full invoice amount due a PHP Denominated USD Settled Note issued by SCB by paying the supplier earlier than the invoice maturity date. London. The redemption of the note is linked to the Through the effective negotiation of Supply Team with one of USDPHP exchange (FX) rate at the expiry of the note, our major suppliers, South Pacific Inc (SPI), the Company was which effectively has a fixed interest in PHP terms. able to utilize our free cash to pay earlier than the payment To date, the company has successfully placed on this term but with discount of Php2.3 million as of April 2022. investment with opportunistic interest rate ranging from 2.05% to 8.00% per annum, earning Php3.0 million as of April 2022. By: Remon Tan Financial and Treasury Manager Finance updates and milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

t Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 9 Finance updates and milestones Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on the Philippines By: Remon Tan, Financial and Treasury Manager OFW Remittances % Share of Russia and Ukraine PH Imports 0.01% PH Exports 0.70% 0.17% Foreign Direct Investmets 0.00% The direct impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on the Philippines may be minimal since the two countries account for less than 1% of our trade, remittances, and FDIs. However, it seems the indirect impact is more significant if other elements like oil are considered. Russia is the 2nd biggest producer of natural gas and 3rd biggest producer of oil in the world. Although the Philippines doesn’t buy oil directly from Russia, according to the Department of Energy (DOE), the country’s sources of finished oil products like China, South Korea, and Japan get their oil from the country. Furthermore, the increase in global oil prices will likely bloat import bill of the Philippines further and contribute to Peso depreciation. Aside from oil, there is also a significant impact on global food supply chain since Russia and Ukraine are major food commodity exporters. The two countries account for 30% of global wheat exports, 15% of global corn exports, and more than half of sunflower oil production. Source: BPI Global Markets Research Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives of IPGG is now officially part of a scorecard. This is part of the Groupwide ESG framework incorporating ESG principles in the current business portfolio as well as investment opportunities. By: Vivian Roxas GRAC Manager Finance updates and milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

10 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Finance updates and milestones CGS PARTNERS OF THE YEAR 2021 Cheryl Senia Anne Cebu Financial Planning and Financial Accountant, IPGG Appraisal Manager, IPGG CGS recognizes Ms. Cheryl Senia and Ms. Anne Cebu for going the extra mile in ensuring they show collaborative and embracing spirits towards the shared service group. Congratulations from your whole Isla Family! Finance updates and milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

Sales and Marketing for the Win! Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 11 SALES and Marketing FOR THE WIN Happy 10 Years Solane! Mwah Mwah Tsup Tsup On January 27, 2012, the acquisition from Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) of all issued and outstanding shares of Isla Petroleum & Gas Corporation (IPG), a joint venture between Citadel and the Itochu group, was completed, which then paved the way for us to officially supply, market, trade, and distribute an essential commodity we call LPG or liquified petroleum gas, sold under the banner brand SOLANE which was formerly known as Shellane. The rest is then history, as they say. This crucial milestone is the reason why last January 27, we all celebrated IPG’s 10th year anniversary. We had a virtual gathering and had loads of fun through exciting games, freebies, prizes, and raffle items. But now, we tried something even more fun. We went around and solicited messages from some of our colleagues. But there’s a catch! They had to personify Solane and speak to Solane as if she’s a real person. Let’s take a look at what our colleagues had to say! Sales and Marketing for the Win! The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

12 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Sales and Marketing for the Win! Thank you for being there, for saving me in one of the darkest days of my life. You are a blessing to many and I cherish you as my family. Will support and protect you all the way. Love, Majoy Dear Solane, it’s been 10 years since you’ve been around and I’m honored to have been there by your side since day 1. I’ve seen all your ups and downs and I’m proud that we went through them all, together. It’s been a fun and memorable journey with you Solane. With you, there are good days and bad, but I’ve only grown wiser and stronger because of them. And I owe that to you. Thank you and may you continue to leave a mark in other’s lives as you did to mine. with Love, Val Hi Solane, thank you for the opportunity that you have given me. For my work, the experiences, and the people that i engage with, with my day to day tasks. I am looking forward to the next 10 to 20 years in Isla. Lean Bakit ba ginalingan mo? Kahit saan bida bida kayo! Maraming humahanga sa intension at hangarin na binibigay mo para sa masang Pilipino! XOXO, Malou Perillo Hey Solane, 10 years and counting, time flies really fast. Hand in hand, we’ve been through every twist and turn, every crossroad and diversion, and we made it. By having each other’s back, we can only get stronger from hereon. Together, let’s keep our passion for delivering safe and quality flame to every home and business. Let’s face the challenges of the years to come with fervor and enthusiasm. I’m excited to unravel what’s in store for us. All the best, MDF Hello Solane! Happy 10 years again to you! I hope you know that you’re one of the most generous employers I have ever met. Perhaps that’s one of your strengths. It’s unfortunate though that due to my personal circumstances, we have to part ways, but I guess that’s just the way it is sometimes. Some good things don’t last as they say, but what matters most is that our journey together was beautiful while it lasted. Thank you so much for all the wonderful things we shared, Solane. Hope you continue to take good care of everyone because hey, I think you got ONE GREAT TRIBE over here! See you around Solane! Sales and Marketing for the Win! Love, Mau The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

Sales and Marketing for the Win! Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 13 Solane Continues to Roll-out a More Affordable Solane Nationwide Our company Isla LPG now provides safe, trusted, and reliable Solane LPG in an affordable and portable size in select regions across the country. Also known as Solane Sakto, the new Solane cylinder that holds 1.4 kg of LPG gives customers easier access to safe kitchen fuel in place of less sustainable charcoal or dangerous illegal alternatives. “Solane has been a household name for many years, and the brand has always stood for safety, quality, and reliability. With Solane Sakto, we hope to give the same experience to more Filipinos so they can enjoy their time in their kitchens without the risks that come with illegal and less sustainable alternatives,” said Tonito Gonzalez, Solane LPG Chief Executive Officer. SOLANECURRENTLY, SAKTO IS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ● Agusan ● Iloilo ● Aklan ● Marinduque ● Bacolod ● Mindoro ● Bohol ● Palawan Hi ● Cagayan De Oro ● Parts or Metro Manila ● Cebu ● Cotabato (San Juan, Mandaluyong, Marikina) ● Davao del Sur ● Roxas ● Dumaguete ● Samar ● General Santos ● Sultan Kudarat ● Surigao “As the pandemic happened, more people started using the when it comes to fuel.” kitchen, and this involves younger cooks and even children Our company plans to expand Solane Sakto’s availability accompanying their parents as meals are prepared,” said to more locations throughout the rest of the year. Aside Gonzalez. “The kitchen has become a venue for a lot of from being a portable kitchen fuel fit for outdoor cooking activity, including members who have not always been and other spaces, Solane Sakto also offers an affordable used to operating around the kitchen. Solane makes sure solution to the increasing price of LPG and oil products. It that the kitchen remains to be a safe place for the family sure can make cooking even more convenient. Sales and Marketing for the Win! The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

14 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Sales and Marketing for the Win! Solane LPG Implements Various Sales Promotions for the First Half of the Year Sales promotions are always deemed to be beneficial the Solane app or through the web ordering platform. because they help the brand raise awareness of its All they had to pay for the swapping and refill was PISO! products and services and allow the brand to attract No wonder the promo was a sure HIT! potential customers while also boosting satisfaction and Following the success of the PISO SALE promo, we also loyalty especially for existing users. ran a nationwide Mother’s Day promo earlier this May. The Mother’s Day promo was also a swapping promo that In January 2022, the sales and marketing team launched offers free swapping as well as huge discounts on the first one of the most successful nationwide promos of Solane and succeeding refills. LPG which is the Piso Sale promotion. It’s a swapping promo open to customers who will swap their non-Solane These are just two of the main promos we launched tanks to Solane LPG as long as the order is placed via recently and there will be more exciting promotions to watch out for in the coming days! Sales and Marketing for the Win! The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

Sales and Marketing for the Win! Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 15 Be Part of the Girl Crew That Keeps Kitchens Safe Get to know the women behind Solane and their work to help keep Filipino homes fire-free The world is indeed full of interesting career opportunities company behind Solane LPG, the industry offers an exciting but sometimes, it’s difficult to find a job that strikes a opportunity for women due to its nature as an essential balance between giving you fulfillment and providing you commodity. Nancie said despite facing crisis, the field with the support you need. Think about the times when you presents opportunity for growth for those in the field of went on a job hunt -- how often have you considered joining finance and management. the LPG industry? “Working for an LPG industry trains Working in the LPG industry is you to think on your feet given the seen as an unpopular choice, volatility of pricing and maintain especially for females. As an regard for standards due to its industry connected with oil and nature as a highly regulated industry. gas, the petroleum niche seems At the same time, it teaches you like it is riddled with too many to be receptive to changes as it technicalities, volatile prices deals with economic barriers and and resources and complex fluctuations.” operations. More specifically, the On the technical side, Gigi Indangan, LPG industry is often associated Plant Operation Executive of with simply getting stoves to Isla LPG Corp. (ILC) - Cebu, also work so people could cook. defies the notion that leadership But beyond supplying essential in production operations are built goods, the core of this industry for men. Having worked with ILC is ensuring that people could go for almost 19 years, Gigi said that about their daily lives safely. women are known for having good For the women of trusted LPG Vicky Araneta interpersonal and negotiation brand Solane, a job in the LPG skills, which she said landed her industry means spearheading opportunities to provide resolutions innovations within the energy for challenges in the business. industry to ensure that a volatile “Gender doesn’t matter even if the product becomes a lifestyle work is quite masculine in nature. essential that is part of Filipino I have operated and handled over homes and businesses. 5 LPG Plants in the VisMin region These feminine forces who work as the pioneering female Plant all year-round to keep Filipino Manager for 10 years. I have taken homes safe share how talent and over several major projects and effort propel the LPG industry contributed to many breakthroughs and how Solane is a supportive and innovations in the company,” workplace that enables them to Gigi explains. realize their individual qualities. For Vicky Araneta, executive assistant to the CEO, the A Woman’s LPG industry has boundless World, Too opportunities for women. To name At first glance, the LPG or the Elma Revillame a few, Shell companies in the Philippines and even the LPG Industry gas and oil industry may seem like a man’s world due to Association has seen women lead. “More and more women numbers and technicalities. But for Nancie Rivera, Chief are being empowered to lead, even here at Isla. It is a fair Finance Officer of Isla Petroleum & Gas Corporation, the and level playing field,” she says. Sales and Marketing for the Win! The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

16 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Sales and Marketing for the Win! Building a Career in is built on collaboration, not the Energy Industry competition. “One of my favorites is the Sales may be predominantly catch-up sessions with the top seen as a job that deals with management where we share numbers, but for B2B Manager our different opinions and Elma Revillame, who heads the points of view on critical areas B2B segment of the Isla sales of the business but end up with force, reaching out to consumers collaborative decisions,” she and leading a team involves noted. incorporating a personal touch and being willing to listen, which Keeping Kitchens she said is innate with being a Safe woman. Having stayed with ILC for 16 years and taking on various sales-related roles even prior to Nancie says Solane empowers joining Isla, Elma noted that a cooks by providing them a reliable remarkable part of the job is being Nancie Rivera fuel source, which could support able to build and maintain lasting their creativity and passion in relationships with customers and with people, in general. cooking while assuring them of safety up to the last flame. “My work is not only about selling but also involves a lot She also mentions the convenience of ordering Solane as a of relationship-building which for me is quite fundamental huge plus. “With Solane, they will never run out of LPG! Hatid in any profession, not just in sales,” she says. “It gives me Bahay is always to the rescue: quick, reliable, and safe.” a profound sense of accomplishment and purpose when Vicky adds, “Since we are the main users of cooking gas I am able to build, and then develop, nurture, and cherish and knowing how dangerous LPG can be if improperly used relationships, and to be able to do this, I believe that the key or illegally filled, using only Solane in our homes empowers factors would be integrity and sincerity -- two things that I and reassures us.” In fact, Vicki notes, “Isla has had more am glad our company truly stands for.” than 21 million manhours without Loss Time Injury and this Aside from being having female speaks heaps of our brand and our leaders in the administrative, sales company.” and production lines, Solane also Meanwhile, Gigi, who is a prides itself with having women mom and breadwinner herself, at the helm of marketing and takes pride in the consumption creative work. efficiency of Solane products, as Marketing Manager Valeri Villano the company ensures every gram has been with ILC for almost of LPG counts and serves its use. 15 years, where she started “What is essential to families is out as an intern and became a now more convenient, easy, and sales account manager, handled most importantly, safe,” she adds. promo and brand before leading According to Valeri, beyond the Marketing department. ensuring product safety and “At Solane, our marketing and quality, Solane also empowers creative perspectives are hinged individuals from different life on understanding the Filipino stages by considering their mindset at a deeper level. Our lifestyle and needs. Valeri has marketing efforts require a been hands-on with Solane’s different level of creativity and Geraldine Indangan campaigns, including having artist, a sense of rapport because the actress and mom Solenn Heusaff product we’re communicating is very personal to Filipinos.” as the brand endorser. “The most important and fulfilling For Nancie, constant learning is part of her career at Solane. part of my job is being with Filipinos every step of the way, She admits that it is a challenge to be the only woman in from navigating changes and life stages to celebrating the Isla Management Team but the culture at the company life’s milestones.” Sales and Marketing for the Win! The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

Sales and Marketing for the Win! Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 17 Women’s Month and Beyond At Solane, the celebration of women goes beyond March. “We honor the achievements and contributions of women and how they have evolved from a home maker to a strong willed, independent, reliable, successful, and empowered citizen of the world. Women can do more than what a man can imagine,” says Nancie. Gigi also shares the importance of making space and creating opportunities for all women to rise and reshape the norms that hold them back, “We celebrate the amazing contributions women make all around the world, but it is also a call to do more.” “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish,” adds Vicky. For Nancie, Vicky, Valeri, Elma, and Gigi, keeping Filipino kitchens, homes, and communities safe goes beyond their work. As empowered women themselves, ensuring safety and quality for every Filipino household is also part of their personal endeavor all year-round. Valeri Villano Solane LPG is Now Leader in Social Media In January this year, Solane LPG achieved an important victory on social media as its official Facebook page now: 1. HAS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF PAGE LIKES AND FOLLOWERS AMONG LOCAL LPG BRANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES 2. HAS THE HIGHEST ENGAGEMENT RATE ON FACEBOOK AMONG LOCAL LPG BRANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES These are very good indicators because for one, engagement rate is the most common and appropriate measure of the success and effectiveness of social media posts and contents. These metrics are reflective of the people’s interest in the brand. These wins can also be attributed to the quality of contents that Solane LPG produces and we must all take part in keeping or even exceeding the status quo by being Solane brand ambassadors ourselves. We can do this by regularly sharing our social media posts and spreading the word about the wonders of Solane LPG! Congratulations to all of us! Sales and Marketing for the Win! The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

18 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge Sales and Marketing for the Win! Alaska partners with Isla LPG to Cut 4,000 Tons of Carbon Emission in Milk Production Alaska drives sustainability in producing affordable nutritional products for every Filipino home through a 10-year partnership with Isla LPG Milk manufacturer Alaska Milk Corporation is undertaking a 50 years this 2022, and as we move to the future, we don’t 10-year sustainability project to reduce its carbon emission just take care of our people and our product but also the by over 4,000 tons. environment. Bringing the expertise to help us reduce Under a partnership with Isla LPG Corporation, the company carbon footprint, this partnering with Isla LPG Corporation behind the leading LPG brand Solane, Alaska will drive is important as we hold the same value of safety and sustainable milk production for the country while reducing working with integrity and honesty in our organization. its carbon footprint. Looking forward to this journey of building sustainable Alaska’s commitment to cutting carbon emissions comes operations together,” Marietta Feliciano, Operations as environmental organization The Nature Conservancy Director of Alaska Milk Corporation said. states the need for the average global carbon footprint to Aside from driving lower carbon emissions, the project is drop to under 2 tons per year by 2050 to be able to avert a also eyed to bring efficient improvement in operations and 2� rise in global temperatures. “Alaska Milk Corp. celebrates extended equipment life for Alaska. “Isla and Alaska both put weight on sustainability not just as an ideal, but a consistent practice, which is why Isla has been a proud partner of Alaska in spearheading projects that aim to drive sustainable economic development,” said Tonito Gonzalez, CEO of Isla LPG. Isla has also been a partner of Alaska’s ALASKALUSUGAN Feeding Program, which aims to combat malnutrition in the country by providing milk to over 104,000 beneficiaries. Learn more about Alaska’s sustainability efforts on Facebook and LinkedIn. Sales and Marketing for the Win! The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 19 HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations Milestones HOME General Tips SAFETY • Ensure everything has a place and is in its place. • Keep a strong, rigid stepladder in good repair GUIDE FROM HSSE and stored out of the way. By: • Permit children to use only blunt-end scissors. • Ensure volatile materials such as kerosene, Arnel Laygo gasoline, paint thinners, etc in well-ventilated areas in special, clearly marked metal containers. • Ensure oil mops, dust rags, painting equipment, and other oily materials are stored outside in open metal containers. • Turn ON a light before entering a dark room. • Ensure poisonous substances are clearly marked, sealed shut with adhesive tape, and kept out of reach of children. • Keep all medicines stored in child-proof containers and are out of reach of children. • Do not take medicine in the dark; ensure lights are turned on and labels read. Stairways, Halls, and Outdoor Steps The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG • Provide a strong handrail for stairways with three or more steps . • Keep stairways and halls free from boxes, toys, mops, brooms, tools, and other tripping hazards. • Provide Gates at top and bottom of stairs to prevent children from falling. • Do not place small or loose rugs at the head and foot of stairs. • Ensure stair carpeting or covering is fastened. • Provide stairways and halls with adequate lights, controllable at either end. HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones

20 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Kitchen • Keep items such as matches, lighters, knives, sharp objects, disinfectants, detergents, cleaning products, etc. beyond the reach of children. • Don’t leave sharp edges on cans after opening. • Keep pan handles turned away from stove edges. • Wipe off spilled grease, water, or bits of food immediately. • Ensure potholders are within easy reach. • Keep a fire extinguisher mounted near the stove. Living Room and Dining Room • Place furniture appropriately to allow free passage. • Check orderliness of furniture before bedtime to prevent tripping in the dark. • Ensure furniture and woodwork in good repair, and free from splinters and rough spots. • Ensure rugs are fastened or laid on non-slip pads. • Ensure wax on floors is thoroughly buffed. • Place candles in stable holders and ensure they are extinguished after use and before bedtime or leaving home. Bedroom • Have a light switch within easy reach from bed. • Have a night lamp in the bedroom or hall. • Ensure furniture drawers are closed when not in use. • Provide a bar across bunk beds to prevent falls. • Teach children not to lean against windows or window screens. • Barricade low-sill windows to prevent children from falling out. • Do not smoke in bed. • Keep a battery-operated light in easy reach. HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 21 Electrical Devices and Fixtures • Ensure electrical fixtures and appliances are located and used beyond arm’s length of the wet surfaces such as sink, stove, tub, shower. • Do not touch electrical fixtures or appliances with wet hands or while standing on a wet floor. • Ensure electrical appliances are disconnected or turned OFF when not in use. • Ensure electrical appliance is disconnected before repairs or adjustments are made. • Ensure electrical fixtures and appliances are repaired or altered by qualified persons only. • Do not leave long trailing cords. • Do not keep cords under rugs, doors, and moveable furniture. • Ensure extension cords have SAFETY MARK and rated appropriate to the appliances to be connected. • Teach children not to touch electric sockets or fixtures. • Ensure fuses and circuit breakers are appropriate for the load and not bypassed. • Replace frayed and worn electric cords promptly. • Ensure unused, open, sockets are plugged close. • Keep electrical appliances and fixtures out of reach of children. In Case of Emergency • Know the location of water, gas, and electric shutoffs, and be sure each is checked at least once a year. • Have a first aid kit and supplies replenished as needed. • Know basic first aid procedures. • Have handheld flashlights readily available for emergency use, night and day. • Know how to get emergency help for any member of your family. HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

22 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Isla Achieves 22 Million Man-Hours Safety Milestone Another important safety milestone has been achieved by Isla LPG Corporation as we have recently reached 22 Million Man-Hours Without Lost Time Injury on April 5, 2022. This achievement is a testament to our company’s commitment in promoting a culture of safety and creating a habit of excellence among our employees. Isla believes that such HSSE milestone has been attained through the collective efforts of our employees, contractors, haulers, and other business partners; and by keeping in mind the belief that ‘No Harm to People’ comes before anything else. HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 23 iHOPE Awarding Ceremony The acronym iHOPE stands for I-ILC H-HSSE O-Operational E-Excellence, a program that aims to nurture a proactive HSSE culture amongst our contracted drivers. It’s a program that recognizes the competency and valuable contributions of our drivers so that they may be further inspired to work with Isla in ensuring our commitment to safety and excellence. On May 22, 2022, the iHOPE Awarding Ceremony took place at Palacio de Maynila. Various drivers from our haulers EMME TRADING, EMME SUBIC, and MACH GAS received the “Class A Drivers” and “Driver of the Year” awards. Present during the event were the following: EMME TRADING CLASS A DRIVERS 2021 Baldo, Jerry Salazar Lumigao, Michael Abon Pabilona, Jerry Mateo Cajipe, Dennis Pahente Malaque, Ronie Osios Primer, Leojan Batuigas Delecario, Joenil Agohayon Mercolino, Ryan Raponte Ubaldo, Benigno Doria Domantay, Christian Sampay Opinaldo, Alfredo Ymana EMME TRADING DRIVER OF THE YEAR Jerry Mateo Pabilona EMME SUBIC CLASS A DRIVERS 2021 Abastillas, Jeremias Anora Corpuz Victorio Estigoy Nopal, Gerito Gallego Alcala, Alan Elimino Cuizon, Pedro Jr. Aguilar Ostia, James Pontines Alderite, Raymond Caballes Daquiado, Lemuel Dumosmog Palcotilo, Eddie Bustamante Ambasa, Jacob Bonnin Martinez David, Raul Jr. Arigo Pama, Jaid Omar Marudi Ampo, Christian Lloyd Ates Davin, Arturo Flores Penalosa, Michael Batag Arbuleda, Joezer Painagan Diamonon, Alvin Dizon Perez, Junnifer Camay Aropo, Jonathan De Los Angles Galia, Vicente Gulay Pilones, Dante Parantar Audencial, Benjie Eugenio Gallo, Argie Arriesgado Sajetarios, Ariel Roluna BADILLO, ZACARIAS JR VARGAS Glang, Ricky Guillena Salimbagat, Gomer Gumapon Balboa, Judie Canete Gregorio, Ronaldo Ely Somido, Pablito Ranada Cabusao, Clemente Valaquit Inay, Florante Tuadles, Leo Lupian Caliwan, Brian Corpuz Lagco, Hector Cresencio Vidal, Rembin Susada Canaria, Eugene Carullo Largosa, Larry Silvano Villagra, John Lee Moralde Centino, Garry Nini Libunao, Raymart Camacho Zamora, Sergio Jr. Valle Cercado, Jaype Viesca Marzon, Dexter Palaca Colita, Artche Fabricante Mendez, Jesrel Catalan EMME SUBIC DRIVER OF THE YEAR Eddie Bustamante Palcotilo HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

24 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones MACH GAS HAULING SERVICES, INC. CLASS A DRIVERS 2021 Acabo, Joenel Borres, Allan Monterde, Ruben Acebuche, Joel Daganato, Felix Olaguera, Jerry Agawin, Jeffrey Lachica, Ryan Pajanustan, Rey Apostol, Bernard Manoguid, Jeffrey Pajaron, Ruel Bandibad, Edgar Mier, Rodel Pedra, Edwin Borjal, Benjamin Moana, Dindo Romero, Edmundo MACH GAS HAULING SERVICES, INC. DRIVER OF THE YEAR Felix Jay G. Daganato HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 25 Continues to care A glance at our CSR across Isla plant sites Everyone knows that at Solane LPG, corporate social responsibility or CSR has always been part of our core. This is because we at Solane LPG believe it is our unwritten duty to give back to the community, so we always aim to genuinely contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic development by implementing corporate social responsibility programs that empower and promote the welfare of our chosen communities and beneficiaries. Here are some photos of the various CSR activities that we conducted or supported across our plant sites. Back up of Brgy. Banilad Fire Rescuers during the Distribution of Water Supply in Brgy. Banilad after Typhoon Odette last January 3, 2022. Giving of the BFP Mandaue 1 year supply of LPG refill Subsidy last January 4, 2022 HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

26 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Hand Soap and Surgical Gloves Donations to Brgy. Banilad last January 30, 2022 Cleanliness Drive in Brgy. Banilad last January 30, 2022 HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 27 Giving of Coupons and Bundles of Joy to Brgy. Banilad residents and Street Sweeper last February 23, 2022 Giving of Bundles of Joy to SPI Refillers, Guards, Admin Staff, and COW Haulers, Mandaue Traffic Enforcers, and Contractors after Typhoon Odette last and January & February 2022. HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

28 Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Blood Donation in Rabon Plant last March 2022 PNP BAC-UP 2 GIVING OF COVID-19 PPE’S AND FACE TO FACE MEET UP WITH BAC-UP 2 STATION COMMANDER – Discussed an open communication in the station in case of emergency and security issues in the area. Strengthen the relationship with the staff for easier identification with Terminal Staff and personnel in Bacolod. Giving of COVID-19 supply, Solane items and school supplies in lieu of Brigada Eskwela in Andres Bonifacio Elementary School I. HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Safety & Plant Operations milestones Starting The Year Right: Our Competitive Edge 29 Donation of trash cans and dust pans to Alipang National High School and to Rosarion District Hospital last March 25 and April 8, 2022. Recycled paint cans BFP Mandaue Fire Fighting Lecture Seminar and Drill last April 2, 2022. HSSE and Plant Ops Rock! Some safety and plant operations milestones The Official Internal E-Newsletter of Isla LPG

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