Building a sustainable future for John Hay

By Zyrelle del Prado

The John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC) is reshaping its operations and management by focusing more on sustainability and resiliency and adapting to a greener future. Gradually, the corporation is implementing sustainable practices that are positively contributing to the environment, the communities, and its workforce.

Holistic wellness

On building a sustainable workforce, a health and wellness program designed to promote the general well-being of JHMC workforce, and provide a favorable and supportive work environment was initiated by the organization’s Human Resource Division. The program is a once-aweek physical and mental activity where employees compete against one another in volleyball, badminton, and chess. The games were intended to boost their sense of camaraderie, focus, and alertness, which are essential for a productive workplace and job satisfaction.

Green conservation

To promote environmental sustainability and protect 625 hectares of green canopy, JHMC periodically inspects and evaluates t he water pressure of standpipes and fire hydrants located at the Camp John Hay trails. This is to ensure that they are in good operating condition and ready to use in an emergency, facilitating quicker and easier fire suppression.

Inclusive education

Strengthening its dedication to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives, JHMC facilitated a workshop on fire safety for young students ages two to six from the English Champions Learning Academy, Inc. (ECLA) on March 30, 2023. The activity was participated in by 17 children accompanied by their parents and guardians. JHMC Security Services Department’s goal was to help the young students become responsible citizens at an early age by presenting live demonstrations of the stop-drop-roll safety technique for small clothing fires, and the proper handling of a fire extinguisher and fire hose.

JHMC understands that embedding sustainability in its plans and programs is key to the organization’s long-term growth and success, rather than just an option or an alternative. By integrating eco-friendly practices and engaging its stakeholders to replicate these good practices, JHMC is building and fostering a resilient environment.

Spotlighting Baguio's thriving artist

There is no shortage of thriving local artists in the home of Camp John Hay, Baguio City. Once hailed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its distinguished crafts and folk art, Baguio City is not just all about cool climate and breathtaking views.

From indigenous wood carvings to local paintings, you’ll find a diverse range of art pieces that depict the culture, tradition, and scenery of Baguio City. Among those are paintings by one of the city’s home-grown thriving artists, Alex Cayabyab. You may find his paintings, which range from Php 2,000 to Php 3,000, at the Bell House in Camp John Hay.