The other 20 bikes were given to janitors, security guards, and other workers at turnover events held in Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.

The bikes were donated by Ayala Foundation partners and Makati Business Club members, including: AC Infra, Entrego, Grab, McDonald’s, Megawide, Monark Equipment, SM Cares, and White & Case.

The donor companies expressed support for more concrete infrastructure and policy changes that would make commuting by bicycle safer, more attractive, and comfortable for all Filipinos, especially members of the Filipino workforce.

Mark Hernandez of White & Case said, “It makes good business sense and environmental sense for employers to actively support employees who commute by bike on a day to day basis.”

Mely Purificacion of Monark added, “More businesses [should] support bike commuters through Wheels for Work of Makati Business Club because it is good for the environment and it can stimulate healthier and happier workforce that resonates to higher productivity.”

Lem Gardose of Megawide said, “It’s very important for businesses [na] mas maging involved and mag-participate because hindi lang naman ang society ang responsible dito, but even the companies, mas kailangang [tumulong] towards a productive and sustainable future.”

[“It’s very important for business to be more involved and to participate because it’s not just society that is responsible, but even the companies need to help contribute towards a productive and sustainable future.”]