Nurturing a Thankful Heart: SCPA Celebrates Third Annual Thanksgiving

8 / 20 / 2025

TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES – Sanitary Care Products Asia Inc. (SCPA), a trusted name in hygiene and household solutions in the Philippines, recently held its third annual Thanksgiving Celebration last August 15, 2025, at the TLC Training Hall. With the theme “Nurturing a Thankful Heart: Cultivating a Gratitude Mindset,” the event gathered employees together for a day of reflection, appreciation, and meaningful connection.

The Thanksgiving event has become a cherished tradition at SCPA, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to fostering a positive and appreciative work environment. Beyond being a simple celebration, it serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude in both professional and personal life. SCPA believes that by practicing gratitude, employees are better able to value the opportunities and challenges they encounter, leading to higher job satisfaction, resilience, and overall well-being.

A Celebration of Gratitude

Employees were treated to warm cups of sikwate and fluffy bibingka


In the days leading up to the event, employees were invited to write personal gratitude notes addressed to colleagues whom they wished to appreciate. These messages of thanks—whether for acts of kindness, guidance, or teamwork—set the tone for the event and created an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement.

Upon arriving at the TLC Training Hall, employees were welcomed with classic Filipino comfort food: bibingka paired with sikwate (hot chocolate), a simple but heartfelt treat that resonated with the season’s theme of gratefulness. Each attendee also received tablea to take home, encouraging them to continue the tradition of gratitude and warmth beyond the event.

Learning Through Inspiration

One of the event’s highlights was a special talk entitled “Attitude of Gratitude: Be Thankful” by noted entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author Dodong Cacanando. In his engaging talk, Cacanando emphasized that both thankfulness and enjoyment of life are conscious decisions. He reminded employees that gratitude is not dependent on circumstances, but rather on one’s perspective.

Authot Dodong Canando reminds the audience that gratefulness is a choice. We can choose to be happy and thankful every day.

He shared that God has already provided everyone with the means for an abundant life—though abundance may look different for each person. Often, frustrations arise when people focus too much on what they lack instead of valuing what they already have. According to Cacanando, true success comes from recognizing the blessings that are already present and diligently working on them. “God has already given us opportunities to be fruitful,” he said. “Our success depends on how we work with the blessing from the Lord.”

Planting Seeds of Thankfulness


The event concluded with an interactive activity: Pots of Gratitude. Employees were asked to reflect on and write down three things they were most thankful for, which they then “planted” in small pots. This act symbolized nurturing gratitude like a seed—something that, with care and attention, will grow and flourish over time.

Honoring a Legacy of Service

SCPA Founder Renato Sio and wife, Babie Sio, share their heartfelt gratitude for Ms. Zeny’s decades’ work for the company.

The event also became an opportunity to honor one of SCPA’s most dedicated leaders. A mini tribute was held for Ms. Zeny Bocalbos, SCPA’s Treasury Manager, who has been with the company since 1996. After nearly three decades of service, Ms. Bocalbos is set to retire, leaving behind a legacy of commitment, integrity, and inspiration.

Employees expressed their gratitude and admiration for her invaluable contributions over the years, highlighting the many ways she has touched lives both professionally and personally. The tribute reflected the company’s culture of appreciation—not only for milestones and achievements, but for the people who have helped build SCPA’s foundation.

A Tradition of Thanks at SCPA

As SCPA continues to serve Filipino families and businesses with quality hygiene solutions, the company recognizes that its greatest strength lies in its people. By cultivating gratitude, the company hopes to build not only a stronger organization, but also happier and more fulfilled individuals who embody the true spirit of thanksgiving every day.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY    

Sanitary Care Products Asia, Inc. (SCPA) is a Filipino-owned, Christian-family run company dedicated to providing customers with quality hygiene products at competitive prices. This proudly Pinoy paper converting company meets the needs of the entire country with 23 offices and 7 converting plants strategically placed in key cities around the Philippines. Since its establishment, SCPA has been dedicated to improving the lives of Filipinos by providing better options in hygiene and health,    

To learn more about SCPA, send us an email at corporate@seo10142024.scpa.oomdcstaging.com (for corporate inquiries) or wecare@sanicare.com.ph (for consumer feedback). 

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