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Cebu Pacific Brings Brigada Eskwela Drive to Last Mile Schools

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Cebu Pacific has mobilized its entire group network for the nationwide kickoff of Brigada Eskwela 2026, reinforcing its commitment to education and community empowerment.

Volunteers from across CEB group, including airline operations (5J), ground handling provider 1Aviation, and aircraft maintenance company Aviation Partnership (Philippines) Corporation (Aplus), joined forces to help prepare public schools for the upcoming academic year.

As part of this year’s campaign, the carrier adopted three Last Mile Schools from the Department of Education’s (DepEd) priority list: Balakilong Integrated School in Batangas, Cadulawan Elementary School in Cebu, and Cogon Elementary School in Davao del Norte. Located in geographically isolated and underserved communities, the schools were selected to help ensure critical aid and support reach students who need it most.

Beyond volunteer efforts, the airline provided classroom cleaning and painting materials; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational packages; and monetary donation raised through contributions from CEB employees.

“The true measure of an airline is not only how many people it carries, but how many lives it helps move forward. Through Brigada Eskwela, our people came together to support schools in some of the country’s most underserved communities because every child deserves a safe place to learn, dream, and build a better future. At Cebu Pacific, we are proud to connect Filipinos not only through travel, but through acts of service that create lasting impact far beyond our flights,” said Felix Lopez, CEB Chief Human Resources Officer.

The initiative forms part of Juan Community, a broader Gokongwei Group program led by the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), which supports education programs nationwide.

CEB plans to continue supporting the three adopted schools while exploring opportunities to expand the program to more Last Mile Schools across the country.

Operating in 35 domestic and 26 international destinations spanning across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, CEB continues to connect Filipinos through air travel while helping uplift communities by investing in the next generation.

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Lipa City Inaugurates New City Hall at Areza

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LIPA CITY, BATANGAS – The City Government of Lipa on April 8, 2026 formally inaugurates its new City Hall, marking a significant milestone in the city’s continued growth and commitment to delivering efficient, future-ready public service. Located within Areza, Ayala Land’s masterplanned estate, the new facility establishes a modern seat of government at the heart of Lipa’s emerging city center.

Initiated and led by the local government, the new Lipa City Hall reflects the city’s vision to create a more accessible, integrated, and progressive civic environment for its constituents. The development was made possible through a partnership with Ayala Land, which serves as the host location for this important institutional landmark—anchoring what is envisioned to be Lipa’s next central business and civic district.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Councilor Venice Manalo, Councilor Spye Toledo, Vice Mayor Mikee Morada, Provincial Board Member Weng Africa, Mayor Eric Africa, Congressman Ryan Recto, City Administrator Dr. Ronnel Sarmiento, City Engineer Ireneo Andaya

Designed to go beyond a traditional government complex, the new City Hall is designed by Royal Pineda and features open spaces, landscaped grounds, and pedestrian-friendly areas that foster community interaction and accessibility. Its configuration, composed of multiple structures symbolizing the city’s barangays, underscores inclusivity while promoting sustainability and resilience in urban design.

Ang New Lipa City Hall ay maging isa sa new landmark sa Lipa. Na magbibigay ng pagkakakailanlan sa ating lungsod.Gusali na magiging bahagi ng turismo at sasalamin sa progresibong lungsod at higit na maghihikayat ng mga imbestors na maghahatid ng oportunidad na trabaho sa mga Lipeno. (The New Lipa City Hall is set to become one of the new landmarks in Lipa, helping define the city’s identity. It is expected to boost local tourism and reflect a progressive city, while further attracting investors who can generate job opportunities for the people of Lipa.) Again as we close this program, we start a new Lipa. Full of hope. Anchored on faith. Fueled by action and solidified by our vision in creating a bagong (new) Lipa for now and generations to come.”  said Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa.

Reinforcing the long-term vision for the area, Gilbert Ramos, Areza Project Development Head, emphasized the strength of the collaboration between the private and public sectors. “This partnership with the Lipa City Government reflects a shared commitment to shaping a future-ready city center—one that brings together governance, business, and community in a thoughtfully-planned environment. Over the long term, we see Areza evolving alongside the city, supporting its growth by providing a strategic, integrated location for key institutions and economic activity,” Ramos said.

The new City Hall will have 23,000 sqm floor area that will house key administrative departments to streamline public service delivery and enabling residents to access essential services within a centralized and well-planned location. This will also house a performance hall, a 2,160 sqm plaza, and an annex building.

The establishment of the City Hall further strengthens Areza’s role as Lipa’s city center—a mixed-use estate envisioned to integrate civic, commercial, residential, and lifestyle components in a cohesive environment. As one of its first major institutional anchors, the City Hall is expected to catalyze increased investments, drive business activity, and generate employment opportunities in the area.

Complementary developments within Areza, including planned commercial districts and open civic spaces, are set to support a vibrant and connected community where governance and everyday life converge seamlessly.

This milestone underscores the shared vision of the City Government of Lipa and Ayala Land: to build a future-ready city center where public service, economic growth, and quality of life come together.

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Aboitiz Renewables upgrades barangay health centers

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Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, recently donated healthcare equipment and medicines to barangay health centers in its host communities in Albay, Batangas, Davao del Sur, and Bukidnon.

Under its Adopt-a-Health Center program, Aboitiz Renewables upgraded four barangay health centers: Joroan, Libtong, and Belen in Albay and San Felix in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas. With nearly ₱3 million in funding, the upgrades included new medical tools, furnishings, essential medicines, and protective equipment.

“Maswerte ang Joroan dahil may Aboitiz Renewables na tumutulong. Mahalaga ang private-public partnership para matugunan ang kakulangan na di kayang sagutin ng LGU. Sa tulong ng Aboitiz Renewables, napunan ang kulang sa gamit, gamot, at equipment ng Barangay Health Station, kaya mas accessible na ang serbisyong pangkalusugan,” said Sheena Marie De Leon, a public health nurse.

A senior citizen from Barangay Joroan in Albay goes to her regular check-up at the local health center after Aboitiz Renewables provided essential tools, equipment, and maintenance medicines.

(Joroan is fortunate to have Aboitiz Renewables providing support. Private-public partnerships are important in addressing gaps that the LGU alone cannot fill. With Aboitiz Renewables’ help, the shortages in supplies, medicine, and equipment at the Barangay Health Station were addressed, making healthcare services more accessible to residents).

“Lahat ng assistance na nanggagaling sa Aboitiz Renewables ay aming pinangangalagaan. Ang lahat ng pangangailangan na ibinigay ninyo sa amin sa Health Center ay papakinabangan ng bawat mamamayan ng Barangay San Felix,” added San Felix Barangay Captain Gerry Punzalan.

(We value all the assistance coming from Aboitiz Renewables. Everything you’ve provided for our Health Center will benefit every resident of Barangay San Felix).

Since its launch, the Adopt-a-Health Center program of Aboitiz Renewables has improved 14 barangay health centers across Albay, Batangas, and Laguna — host communities of Aboitiz Renewables’ geothermal facilities — reaching over 84,000 residents.

Meanwhile, in Mindanao, Aboitiz Renewables is also helping address the gap in access to medicines through the Botika ng Bayan initiative, implemented in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation and local governments.

The program provided essential maintenance and emergency-use medicines in areas where access remains limited, particularly in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur and Impasugong and Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon, all of which house some of Aboitiz Renewables’ run-of-river hydro plants.

At the Santa Cruz Municipal Health Center in Davao del Sur, the Botika ng Bayan is now better stocked to serve residents, including indigenous peoples, with essential medicines for hypertension, diabetes, infections, and maternal care.

Thanks to Aboitiz Renewables, the Santa Cruz Municipal Health Center’s Botika ng Bayan can now
serve more locals, including IPs, with medicines identified as essential by the health center.

In Bukidnon, indigenous communities in Manolo Fortich and Impasugong also benefit from regular medicine allocations tailored to their specific health needs.

To date, the program has distributed nearly ₱500,000 worth of medicines across the three municipalities.

“Programs like Botika ng Bayan make a real, lasting difference. With this support, we’re better equipped to serve those who need it most,” said Dr. Raygene Manuel, the Municipal Health Officer of Santa Cruz.

“Personal health in all its aspects–whether spiritual, mental, physical, intellectual, educational, and economic–is the most important foundation of strong, resilient communities. We do our best to energize progress and uplift communities through long term improvements in the well-being of our stakeholders, whether our employees, our families, or our communities,” said Aboitiz Renewables President Jimmy Villaroman.

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