Independence Day Festivities at PT Phapros Tbk: Building Togetherness through a Series of 81st Independence Day Celebrations

To mark the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s independence, PT Phapros Tbk organized a series of activities involving employees in Semarang, at its Jakarta Head Office, and at marketing branches throughout Indonesia. Held from July through the culminating celebrations on August 17, 2026, the program featured knowledge competitions, sports, creative contests, traditional games, a flag-raising ceremony, and employee recognition.

The celebrations went beyond commemorating Independence Day: they strengthened relationships among employees, encouraged sportsmanship, fostered cross-functional collaboration, and built a sense of belonging within the Phapros family.

Kicking Off the Celebrations with a Virtual Run

The festivities began with a Virtual Run from July 10 to August 10, 2026. Participants ran or walked independently while accumulating their distances throughout the period. Together they covered approximately 4,788.4 kilometers, approaching the estimated 5,200-kilometer straight-line distance from Sabang to Merauke.

In the men’s category, Wigutomo from SPI recorded the greatest distance at 404.41 kilometers, followed by Heru from HR at 354.9 kilometers and Ferry from Marketing at 327.22 kilometers. In the women’s category, Shofiana from TJSL led with 250.29 kilometers, followed by Tania Safitri from PPI at 166.59 kilometers and Aprilia from ISM at 162.28 kilometers.

Beyond competition, the Virtual Run encouraged employees to build active and healthy habits as part of the Independence Day spirit.

Surprise Voucher Quiz Connects Marketing Branches Nationwide

The celebrations extended to marketing employees across Indonesia through the interactive “Kuis Voucher Kaget” quiz. The ten highest-scoring participants were Eken Krisna Kendea, Mahruzar, Afri Anggraeni, Ridho Irfansyah, Bagas Aji S., Rahmat Hidayat, Noviyani, Vikmar, Octy Gita Astuti, and Nirwana. The activity helped strengthen connections among colleagues working in different regions.

Reliving School Days through Clash of Champions

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, the “Back to School” Clash of Champions quiz competition took place in Avicena Besar. Participants wore school uniforms and competed in teams of three through three rounds styled as midterm, final, and national examinations, creating both a competitive and nostalgic atmosphere.

The PPP team came first, followed by PML & ISS in second place and a combined IT, Procurement, TJSL, and Corporate Secretary team in third. The PPPP team received the Best Costume award. The event blended knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and nostalgia.

Strengthening Friendships through Mini Soccer

Sportsmanship continued with a mini soccer match on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at PIP Mini Soccer Field in Semarang. Three teams drawn from different departments competed, building camaraderie, teamwork, and fitness.

Independence Day Creativity at the Jakarta Head Office

At the Jakarta Head Office, employees celebrated on Friday, August 14, through the “Dekor Merdeka” decoration contest and a “Best Costume Nusantara” competition. Marketing took first place in the decorations contest, followed by BD-RO and the Managers’ Team. Tony and Diyan received Best Costume Nusantara recognition for their distinctive Indonesian cultural attire.

The activities allowed employees to express their creativity while celebrating independence and the country’s cultural diversity.

Traditional Games Bring August 17 Excitement

The celebrations reached their peak on Monday, August 17, with traditional games following the flag ceremony at the Phapros factory in Semarang. Bhisma and Zahmilia won Best Costume recognition, while a combined Valkal, ISM, and QA team received the Best Team award. Door prizes and grand prizes further enlivened the atmosphere and brought employees closer together.

Flag Ceremony and Employee Appreciation

PT Phapros Tbk held a flag-raising ceremony on August 17 to mark Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day, with Ferdinand Troedu serving as ceremony inspector. The solemn ceremony honored the nation’s heroes.

The occasion also included recognition for long-serving and retiring employees and scholarships for high-achieving employees’ children, provided by Phapros together with the Menjangan Enam Cooperative.

The series of activities became a meaningful opportunity to strengthen togetherness, sportsmanship, and collaboration throughout PT Phapros Tbk.