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Few days ago, took place the first award ceremony for Painting / Drawing Contest for employees and their children “PPC a story worth painting“, in the framework of Hutchison Ports PPC’s 20th anniversary as operator of the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal. 

The contest aimed to promote sense of belonging, safety within the workplace, care for the environment, honesty, teamwork, fellowship, leadership and responsibility through drawing and painting, as well providing a space for artistic expression sending an educational message of quality and originality. 

The selection of winner’s works was under the direction and support of Olga Sinclair Foundation where the jury composed by the artists Gustavo Polanco, Tello and Lucho Mon evaluated the creativity, originality, artistic expression, color and impact of each One of the works presented. 

Representing the Olga Sinclair Foundation, his vice president Mr. Lucho Mon had the opportunity to explain to the finalists the criteria that were used for the  selection of the winners and in turn conveyed an encouraging message for all the contestants by Olga Sinclair. 

Paul Wallace, Executive President of Hutchison Ports PPC, took the opportunity to congratulate all the finalists and highlight the great value that the company has every day thanks to the work done by employees, which are the Most important asset of PPC and that today that effort and value is reflected through the  creativity and talent of parents and children. 

Hutchison Ports PPC is compromised with education and art as basic tools for development of every human being, to influence and contribute to productive and equitable societies. “PPC, a story worth painting” is the recognition and homage to their stories, their efforts, achievements and protagonist within the port industry that PPC has led since 1997.

 

 

As part of its Occupational Health and Corporate Wellness program, PPC inaugurated its multi-sport court, located at Puerto Balboa, where employees can practice different sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, and others. This court size is five hundred and forty-five square meters (545 m2) and a terrace with capacity for forty-five (45) persons approximately. 

In addition to its benefits for the physical and mental well-being of the more than 2,200 employees of PPC, this new facility will be a medium for the integration of employees and the benefits will be positively countless.

During the event Mr. Paul Wallace, Executive President CEO of PPC addressed all assistants thanking everyone involved in the development of the project and urged employees to spend their free at the court and encourage others on different sports leagues throughout the year.

Afterwards several “matches” between colleagues took place and also the participation of a famous Fitness Coach who lead an open training session.

 

 

 

 

Hutchison Ports PPC supports the Forum of Journalists as sponsor of annual event “National Journalism Award 2017”.

PPC´s contribution in this activity supports our values and commitment to guarantee freedom of expression and the right to information that we all have.

PPC shares the Forum’s vision of increasing quality and excellence in journalism, as one of the most noble and dedicated professions in Panama.