ILIGAN CITY – As Aboitiz Foods accelerates its expansion across Asia, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to creating shared value through initiatives that drive community progress and ensure that regional growth translates into local resilience.
One such initiative is Project EduCare – the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program that supports access to quality education in underserved communities and equips young people with knowledge and opportunities by investing in learning infrastructure, tools, and resources.
Aboitiz Foods, through its subsidiary Pilmico Foods Corporation (Pilmico), partnered with Aboitiz Foundation and the local barangay of Dalipuga to turn over the community’s first fully furnished day care center on April 22, 2026.
The new concrete facility is a major upgrade, replacing their cramped, poorly ventilated plywood classroom. Now with a brighter, modern space equipped with toys and learning tools, the facility will help nurture the social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development of children up to age five—helping build strong foundations during their formative years.
“For us at Aboitiz Foods, ‘nourishing the future’ is about making a meaningful impact for generations to come,” said Engr. Alexis Revantad, vice president for Iligan Site Management and Flour Operations, added, “Investing in this center means investing in our future leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.”
The construction of the daycare center directly supports Republic Act No. 12199, also known as the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act, which promotes a child’s long-term learning and well-being. This year, around 50 children in Barangay Dalipuga will be able to use the newly constructed center.
Barangay Chairwoman Nilda Hamoy described the center as “a symbol of hope and opportunity for every child who will use it.” She remarked, “This will remain a reminder of our role in improving education and in giving a brighter future for the next generation.”Through initiatives like Project EduCare, Aboitiz Foods reinforces the value of collaboration in turning purpose into action and in supporting the UN’s Global Sustainable Development Goals. By integrating these initiatives into its regional expansion, the company ensures that as it scales, the people it serves thrive alongside it – nourishing the future together.
