Project Bugsay. A total of40 AboitizPower employee-volunteers showed the spirit of Bayanihan as they trimmed overgrown grass, collected waste, cleaned classrooms, and beautified the school garden of Binugao Central Elementary School in preparation for the opening of classes.
Davao City — Demonstrating a shared commitment to education and community development, personnel from AboitizPower subsidiaries Therma South, Inc. (TSI), together with HEDCOR, and Davao Light and Power Company, joined forces for Brigada Eskwela at Binugao Central Elementary School on May 30, 2026.
In the spirit of bayanihan, employee-volunteers of AboitizPower Davao Business Units helped the teachers construct a pathwalk using pavers to provide students and school personnel a safer and accessible walkway for the upcoming school opening. Inspired also by the culture of volunteerism, they also joined in grass trimming, waste collection, and classroom cleaning.
The pavers used for the pathwalk are eco-bricks made from fly ash, a byproduct generated from the use of coal and limestone in TSI’s operations. Through innovation and the concept of the circular economy, these waste materials were transformed into durable pavers.
The initiative forms part of the BRICK Hub Project (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities through Kaibigans), an AboitizPower program that supports host communities by promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities and community-based enterprise development.
“Dako kaayo among pasalamat sa AboitizPower ug sa tanan nilang volunteers nga naghatag sa ilang oras ug kusog alang sa among eskwelahan. Dili lang kini tabang sa paglimpyo ug pagpanindot sa among palibot, apan usa usab ka dakong inspirasyon sa among mga estudyante nga makita ang kahinungdanon sa pagtinabangay ug pag-alagad sa komunidad,” said Mary Anna Agustino Saniel, Principal of Binugao Central Elementary School.
Atty. Alona Ruyeras-Borromeo, Assistant Vice President for Corporate Services, AboitizPower Transition Business Group, emphasized that beyond generating power, AboitizPower helps build stronger and more resilient communities through meaningful volunteer initiatives.
“Beyond powering homes and industries, we believe that our role is also to contribute to nation-building. Through simple yet meaningful initiatives such as Brigada Eskwela, we can help create a better learning environment for students and support our education sector partners in preparing for a productive school year,” Atty. Borromeo said.
