DAVAO CITY — Another first in the Philippines. The AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor can now operate, monitor, and control its 21 run-of-river hydropower facilities in Luzon and Mindanao, as well as one solar farm in the Visayas through its new National Operations Control Center (NOCC). The NOCC allows for more efficient operations with less chance of […]
AboitizPower in FTSE4Good Index for fifth straight year
DAVAO CITY — Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) has maintained its spot in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the fifth year, underscoring its drive to uphold corporate sustainability practices. The company maintained its overall rating of 3.1 out of a rating scale of 5.0, mainly due to its performance in the social and governance themes, highlighting […]
Davao Light resolves growing power demand in Davao del Norte
DAVAO CITY –— To address the growing demand for power in Davao del Norte, the Davao Light and Power Company last week started the construction of the new digital substation in Panabo City. The DLPC which is a subsidiary of AboitizPower, in a statement said the construction of a new substation is brought about by […]
AboitizPower secures long-term Cleanergy deal with SM Prime
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) has secured a long-term Cleanergy deal with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading property developers in Southeast Asia, in a bid to help promote a more sustainable future for the Philippines. This long-term contract will supply clean electricity to SM Prime properties, including malls, leisure homes, offices, […]
DavOr Gov sets to revive enhanced “Pagkain at Kita” program
DAVAO CITY — To strengthen and sustain the food security and economic recovery program of Davao Oriental, Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon is set to revive her flagship program on agriculture, the Pagkain at Kita. The program was first launched during her incumbency as local chief executive in 2007, the Pagkain at Kita program, which was […]
AboitizPower deploys “robots” to improve customer service and operational efficiency
DAVAO CITY — The power giant, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) made a recent technological breakthrough after concluding its Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bootcamp wherein participants successfully developed 23 “robots” meant to improve the company’s customer service and overall business operations. Among these is a robot, created by a team member from Cebu-based distribution utility Visayan […]
DOE recognizes Hedcor’s sustainable energy solutions
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Energy has recognized the clean and renewable energy (Cleanergy) of Hedcor. The DOE affirmed HEDCOR’s compliant to Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) as participant. The RCOA allows contestable customers to decide which electricity suppliers to source power from. The establishment of RCOA is mandated by the Electric Power Industry Reform […]
AboitizPower set to build binary geothermal plant in Albay
DAVAO CITY — Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) strengthens its bid to thicken its RE portfolio in the next decade with plans to build a binary plant in Tiwi, Albay. Through its subsidiary AP Renewables, Inc. (APRI), the company is set to construct a binary geothermal power plant that will utilize excess heat from spent brine […]
AboitizPower strengthens diversity, equity, and inclusion program
DAVAO CITY — While already making strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) is pushing the envelope further in creating a safe and welcoming workplace for all. In a virtual forum on Tuesday, June 22, AboitizPower announced that it was putting together a team tasked with developing more programs and policies […]
Power services disruptions on Dec 4 and 5: Davao Light
DAVAO CITY — The Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) has asked the power consumer to be ready with the series of 30-minute power interruptions today December 4 and tomorrow December 5, affecting customers in several areas of Davao City. The power firm says the first set of two 30-minute power interruptions is scheduled to […]
NHA provides houses for IP’s in NoCot town
ALEOSAN, COTABATO – The NHA XII in partnership with the Municipal Government of Aleosan and other stakeholders held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Palacat Village Indigenous Peoples (IP) Housing Project in Barangay Palacat, Aleosan, Cotabato province. The ceremony which was held on September 28, 2021, signals the commencement of the construction of 100 housing units […]
Tokyo Olympic medalists Paalam, Petecio visit their NHA houses
DAVAO CITY — Tokyo Olympic medalist Carlo Paalam of Bukidnon and Nesthy Petecio of Davao del Sur, visited the housing units awarded to them by President Rodrigo Duterte after they won in their respective games. The two visited their units on October 7, 2021. The housing unit is among Duterte’s commitment to the athletes who […]
PCSO shares P1.46-M support to Eastern Samar
DAVAO CITY—From the proceeds of Larong May Puso of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, PCSO General Manager Royina Garma shared P1.46=million assistance to Easter Samar. The amount was distributed to the beneficiaries in the local government of Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Borongan City, Can-avid, Dolores, General MacArthur, Giporlos, Guiuan, Hernani, Jipapad, Lawaan, Llorente, Maslog, Maydolong, Mercedes, […]