CLARK FREEPORT – Local executives in the surrounding cities and municipality here have lauded the Yokohama Tire Philippines, Incorporated (YTPI) on job preservation and business continuity amid the COVID-19 crisis.
YTPI executives led by President Tetsuya Nagao were cited for being a key player in employment and economic activity despite the coronavirus crisis during the recent courtesy visit of Angeles Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., Mabalacat Mayor Cris Garbo and Bamban Mayor Jose Antonio Feliciano.
“It is important for these workers that their work continues, not only to help the economy, but their families also. YTPI appears to be compliant with protocols and requirements of government,” said Mayor Garbo.
Mayor Feliciano, meanwhile, said that YTPI being a Japanese-firm is capable when it comes to dealing issues like COVID-19. According to him, the company is equipped with technology and safety measures in the prevention of the coronavirus.
Feliciano also expressed the local government’s readiness to help YTPI not just on matters concerning the current crisis but also on business continuity and risk management.
For his part, Mayor Lazatin said the city government is always ready to extend assistance to YTPI. He likewise commended the company for ‘preserving jobs’ amid the global health pandemic.
Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. is one of the biggest subsidiaries of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. outside Japan. At present, the company operates on 80 percent production capacity.
Nagao said despite the expected major job losses worldwide due to the pandemic, the YTPI currently employs over 2,500 workers.
Adapting to the new normal in tire manufacturing operations and with intensified safety measures in place, Nagao encouraged YTPI its employees and stakeholders to cooperate in the fight against coronavirus.
“Together, we can beat this (Covid-19 threat) better,” said Nagao.