Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Aboitiz Group, the Philippines’ first Techglomerate, marked another milestone in its mission to bridge the digital divide as it led the turnover of USD 50,000 worth of laptops to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and GoDigital Philippines, an organization focused on accelerating digital transformation.
The laptops, donated in partnership with Huawei Philippines, will be distributed to far-flung communities including last-mile schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, including beneficiary schools of AuroraPH, Aboitiz Foundation’s banner initiative to energize and connect underserved public schools nationwide.
Launched in 2024, AuroraPH has brought power and connectivity to 12 schools, benefiting more than 2,500 students and teachers. The program is rapidly scaling toward its goal of energizing 300 schools or 20% of unenergized schools nationwide.
“By investing in digital access today, we are not only shaping future careers but also empowering young Filipinos to become problem solvers, innovators and eventually, nation builders,” said Aboitiz Foundation President Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar. “We need to continue inspiring our young people to do better and become a voice of influence that our leaders listen to.”
DICT Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda said the donation of laptops aligns with the government’s digital transformation agenda. “This is digital bayanihan. As the President says, we must work with the private sector because this is a true public-private partnership. Nobody can argue about connecting people—because if you connect people, you connect them to opportunities,” Aguda said.
Go Digital PH Executive Director Mishy Co also emphasized the transformative impact of the turnover. “Moments like these remind us that there is still hope—hope in the form of opportunities for the next generation. This is about ensuring they are not just keeping up, but also finding their place in the digital world,” she said.
Guided by its vision of becoming the foundation of the future, Aboitiz Foundation is harnessing innovation, technology and strong partnerships to drive inclusive growth and ensure opportunities created in the digital age reach every corner of the Philippines.
