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OneAboitiz Delivers Relief to Over 12,500 Families in Visayas and Mindanao Affected by Typhoon Tino

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Continuing Aboitiz Foundation’s support for communities following recent earthquake response

Aboitiz Foundation, together with the Aboitiz business units under the OneAboitiz initiative, has mobilized relief and recovery operations for communities affected by Typhoon Tino across Cebu and other parts of Visayas and Mindanao. The coordinated effort builds on the Foundation’s continuing commitment to help families still recovering from the impact of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu last September.

In partnership with local government units and the Aboitiz business units — including Aboitiz InfraCapital Water, Visayan Electric, AboitizPower Transition Business Group, Aboitiz Renewables Inc., Aboitiz Land, Aboitiz Economic Estates (Cebu), Aboitiz Foods and Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz— Aboitiz Foundation has distributed over 7,200 food packs and non-food items, and 158,000 liters of water. The total value of assistance has reached over P3 million, benefiting over 12,500 families across affected communities in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, and Dinagat Islands. “Our collective action shows what OneAboitiz is all about — standing together for our people and our communities,” said Sabin M. Aboitiz, Chairman of the Aboitiz Foundation. “These floods remind us that while we can’t control nature, we can control how we respond — with compassion, courage, and care. Let’s look out for one another, not just today but through the recovery that follows.”

Relief distributions began on November 5 and continue this week, with support extending to areas such as Cebu City, Mandaue, Liloan, Toledo, Talisay, and Balamban, among others. Aboitiz InfraCapital Water provided potable water to the affected communities while AboitizPower distribution utilities– including Visayan Electric, Davao Light and Cotabato Light teams– are actively restoring power lines.

Employees from Aboitiz Group business units in Cebu worked together after the typhoon to pack and distribute relief goods
Aboitiz Group is providing clean drinking water as part of its relief efforts for communities affected
by Typhoon Tino.

“This is part of our long-term commitment to help communities not only recover but also become more resilient,” said Aboitiz Foundation President Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar. “Our recent earthquake response and now the typhoon efforts show that we stand by our partners through every crisis — together as OneAboitiz.”

Aboitiz Foundation continues to coordinate with local government units and other partners to ensure timely aid delivery and recovery support in the coming weeks.

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Conventional power supports PHL’s RE goals, AboitizPower exec says

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Conventional power plants continue to be important in supporting grid stability in the Philippines, especially as it integrates more variable renewable energy (RE) into its power mix, according to a senior executive from Aboitiz Power Corporation’s (AboitizPower) Transition Business Group.

During a panel discussion at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) 8th Annual Energy Forum, Rolando “Don” Paulino, Chief Engineering & Projects Officer of AboitizPower, explained that conventional plants serving as baseload capacities are crucial for balancing the inherent intermittencies of clean technologies like solar and wind.

“Conventional power provides the stability, flexibility, and reliability that will allow emerging technologies and cleaner sources to scale,” he said. “Without it, the transition risks being unbalanced and unable to meet the country’s growing demand.”

In the Philippine Energy Plan 2023-2050, the Department of Energy projects total electricity sales in the Philippines to expand by more than four times its 2022 level of 91.3 terawatt-hours to over 400 terawatt-hours by 2050 at an average annual pace of 5.49%.

Conventional energy provides needed stability in the Philippine energy mix, (L-R) AboitizPower Transition Business Group Chief Engineering & Projects Officer Rolando “Don” Paulino (2nd) tells fellow panelists Frank Thiel of AmCham, Joel Tarongoy of Shell Energy, Daniel Rodriguez of Reganosa, Noel Felicia of SKL Liguasan Oil and Gas, and Yatin Premchand of Black & Veatch during AmCham’s 8th Annual Energy Forum.

The view was echoed by his fellow panelists, who agreed that while the RE portfolio is growing, traditional power remains critical.

“Conventional energy still has a strong role to play. And it will continue to play a very strong role in the future,” stated AmCham Energy Chairman Frank Thiel.

Reinforcing the complexity of this goal, Yatin Premchand, Managing Director of engineering firm Black & Veatch, noted, “The actual situation we see with respect to energy transition is that it’s a lot harder than any of us imagined. It’s not easy to go from convention to net zero.”

In addition, Paulino stressed that the challenge is not just building new capacities, but optimizing the performance of existing assets. This ensures that the country maintains access to dependable electricity while the grid is prepared for the integration of new technologies.

AboitizPower Transition Business Group’s portfolio of baseload facilities includes GNPower Mariveles and GNPower Dinginin in Mariveles, Bataan, Therma Luzon, Inc. in Pagbilao, Quezon Province, Therma Visayas, Inc. in Toledo City, Cebu, and Therma South, Inc. in Davao City, Davao del Sur.

The annual conference, which included Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Sharon Garin and Senate Energy Committee Vice Chair Sherwin Gatchalian, discussed the critical alignment of industry strategy with national policy in navigating a balanced and successful energy future for the Philippines.

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Therma South ink P8-M worth of community projects

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Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) formalized P8 million for disaster preparedness and education programs in Davao City and Davao del Sur.

MOA for disaster preparedness and education projects in Inawayan, Davao del Sur. (seated, L-R) AboitizPower Transition Business Group Corporate Services Head Atty. Alona Suzell Ruyeras-Borromeo, Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital Chief Dr. Jaime Razo, Inawayan Brgy. Captain Danny Baquial, and Therma South Facility Head JP Pantino show a memorandum of agreement outlining CSR projects to be conducted by Therma South in Inawayan, Davao del Sur.

In Inawayan, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur, a portion of the amount will fund disaster risk reduction management tools and equipment, as well as training for disaster-related rescue operations. It also covers solar electrification projects for barangay offices in Inawayan and Binugao, Davao City.

Under an agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), 20 high school students from Inawayan and Binugao will receive financial aid worth P7,300 each per year. Another 19 residents will get full college scholarships, inclusive of a P25,000 allowance per semester.

“The impact of this project will be built for years to come, not only for this year but for the next generation. We are proud that our learners from Davao del Sur are part of it,” said DepEd District Supervisor of the South of Davao del Sur, Hazel Luna.

Meanwhile, Therma Marine, Inc. (TMI) earmarked a total of P4 million to healthcare and outreach projects in its host communities in Maco, Davao de Oro and Nasipit, Agusan del Norte.

Support for Maco’s physical therapy program signed. (front, L-R) AboitizPower Transition Business Group (TBG) Technical Director for Mindanao John Dean, Corporate Services Head Atty. Alona Suzell Ruyeras-Borromeo, Maco Mayor Arthur Carlos Voltaire Rimando, Vice Mayor Alvera Veronica Rimando, DepEd Schools Division Superintendent OIC Phoebe Gay Refamonte, AboitizPower TBG Reputation & Stakeholder Manager for Mindanao Chrisyl Garcia, and TMI Facility Head Benedicto Dejan, Jr. sign a MOA for CSR projects in Maco, Davao de Oro.

In Maco, TMI Mobile 1 allocated P1.8 million to bolster the Municipal Health Office’s physical therapy program. This includes the procurement of exercise equipment, as well as advanced electronic devices like rehabilitation robot gloves, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) units, and a physiotherapy therapeutic ultrasound device.

“Some of these equipment target specific aspects of physical therapy that are not usually met with the current facilities available at our regional health unit,” explained Maco Municipal Health Office OIC Liezl Andoy. “With AboitizPower’s donation, our massage therapists may be able to cater to more patients since the treatment of each may be potentially shortened.”

In Nasipit, TMI Mobile 2 allotted P2.2 million in projects for healthcare, livelihood, and disaster resilience, which includes the acquisition of a thermocoagulator for Nasipit’s Regional Health Unit. A thermocoagulator is a medical device used to treat human tissue lesions, particularly in cases of cervical cancer.

Helping healthcare, livelihood, and disaster resilience projects in Agusan del Norte. (seated, L-R) AboitizPower Transition Business Group (TBG) Corporate Services Head Atty. Alona Suzell Ruyeras-Borromeo, Agusan del Norte Governor Angel Amante, Nasipit Mayor Roscoe Democrito Plaza, AboitizPower TBG Technical Director John Dean, and TMI M2 Plant Facility Head Jerome Luchavez formalize a public-private partnership of CSR projects for Nasipit, Agusan del Norte.

In her speech, Agusan del Norte Governor Angel Amante commended the positive presence of AboitizPower in the area, citing revitalization of interest from other businesses and industries.

TSI owns and operates the 300-megawatt circulating fluidized bed coal-fired power plant located in Davao City and Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. Meanwhile, TMI owns and operates power barges in Maco, Davao de Oro, and Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, with a total installed capacity of 200 megawatts.

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