It was a day of Empowerment, Learning, and
Commitment to Health and Sustainability for Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation
(APC) when they successfully held its Eat Well, Live Well: 2024 Youth Summit at
the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel in Cebu City. Building on the success of last year’s
event, this year’s summit gathered over 150 enthusiastic young Filipinos,
educators, and advocates in a day focused on wellness, nutrition, and
sustainable living.
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L-R: Sarah Coe, Redscope CEO, Morexette
Erram, CBN Sr. Multi-media Reporter, Cheryl de la Victoria, DA Chief of
Regional Agricultural and Fisheries Information Section, Dr. Paulyn Jean Ubial,
Redscope TWG Chairperson, Koichi Ozaki, President of Ajinomoto Philippines
Corporation (APC), Ma. Victoria Abrera, DENR Regional Director for Central
Visayas, Atty. Salustiano Jimenez, DepEd 7 Regional Director, Mika Makino, APC
Director of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations, Ernie Carlos, APC Chief
Sustainability Officer, and Madelin Dofiles, PFT, APC General Manager for
Corporate Planning and Public Relations |
The 2024 Youth Summit is part of APC’s
ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation with the knowledge and
tools to make a positive impact on their communities and the environment. The
event was filled with interactive sessions, engaging talks, and collaborative
activities aimed at fostering a culture of health and sustainability among Gen
Z participants.
Empowering
Cebu’s Youth for a Healthier Future
APC Group President Koichi Ozaki delivered
a remarkable message to the youth and shared Ajinomoto’s vision for a
healthier, more sustainable Philippines. “The mission of APC is to contribute
to food and wellness to better lives of the future and we take it upon us to
inspire the younger generations to become champions of a healthy and
sustainable future,” said Mr. Ozaki. “Ajinomoto is here to make your eating
experience happy, healthy and satisfying.”
Throughout the day, participants engaged in
panel discussions with experts from the Department of Agriculture (DA),
represented by Ms. Cheryl de la Victoria, Chief of Regional Agricultural and
Fisheries Information Section and the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR), represented by Ms. Maria Victoria V. Abrera, Regional
Director for Central Visayas, exploring key topics such as sustainable
nutrition, waste reduction, and wellness practices. Through these dialogues,
APC aimed to deepen the youth’s understanding of how small daily actions can
lead to significant positive changes for both health and the environment.
Interactive
Activities and Youth-Led Solutions
The summit featured hands-on activities,
allowing attendees to actively participate in brainstorming solutions for
real-world sustainability challenges. In one of the day’s highlights, a
Youth-Led Output Activity encouraged participants to develop actionable ideas
for living healthier and more eco-conscious lives. Groups collaborated to
present innovative approaches, from reducing food waste to promoting planet-based
diets, which encourage the increase in consumption of vegetables as reflected
in Ajinomoto’s “Eat Well, Live Well” philosophy.
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| Another successful run of Eat Well, Live Well 2024 Youth Summit by Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation! |
The breakout room sessions also gave opportunities
for all student attendees to gain first-hand learning experience about the
science behind MSG plus witness how vegetables can be turned into a delicious
dish using almost all its parts with nearly zero-waste. The best part, they all
got to taste it.
A ceremonial pledge concluded the event,
with all participants vowing to implement the lessons learned and advocate for
healthier, more sustainable lifestyles within their communities.
A Continued Commitment to Health and
Sustainability
Ajinomoto’s Eat Well, Live Well: 2024 Youth
Summit aligns with the company’s global vision of extending healthy life
expectancy and reducing environmental impact by 50% by 2030. Through impactful
events like this, APC Group continues to inspire young Filipinos to become
proactive leaders in health and environmental stewardship.
To show force on Ajinomoto’s advocacy for a
better and healthier future for all Filipino children, APC Group is also
bringing the Aji-Ginisa® I Love Veggie-licious School Caravan in Cebu, at the
Lahug Elementary School, to continue encouraging and educating the younger
generations about the importance of nutritious eating.
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