The Aboitiz Group’s dedication to empowering the marginalized sector has been a century-long value since the Group’s establishment in Leyte. Don Ramon Aboitiz, one of the Group’s first leaders, started the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives in the Philippines through donations to various groups and communities in need.
In 1966, Don Ramon dedicated his personal wealth to establishing the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI). RAFI is a family-based foundation rooted in the philosophy that “the dignity of man is best respected by helping him realize his hopes and by sharing with him the burden of his fears.”
Anchored on its vision of “Touching People, Shaping the Future,” RAFI focuses on integrated development, micro-finance and entrepreneurship, culture and heritage, leadership and citizenship, and education.
Twenty-three years later, the Aboitiz Foundation (AFI) was established as the Aboitiz Group’s corporate foundation that will handle all of AboitizPower’s corporate social responsibility activities.
Over the years, AFI has been committed to helping people help themselves, and to pursue its vision to be the neighbor of choice. It constantly delivers value to its stakeholders, especially in our communities.
AFI’s primary efforts are focused on education, enterprise development, and environmentalism. The foundation is also the first to respond during times of calamity across the country.
Since its establishment, AFI’s initiatives have evolved from simple philanthropic activities (CSR 1.0) to leading more sustainable projects and aligned with the Group’s business values (CSR 2.0).
AboitizPower’s corporate social responsibility initiatives aim to positively impact the welfare of its partner communities. We prioritize creating holistic projects that uplift the overall well-being of man and the environment – building a safe, productive, and sustainable future.
AboitizPower believes in the importance of caring for our partners, because without them, we cannot provide reliable and sustainable energy to our customers. Our CSR programs in the Philippines push us to create initiatives that champion equitable growth and access to basic healthcare and support local businesses to show our partners that we support them.
Our focus lies on helping our partner communities have a better way of life. From distributing scholarships to students, providing microfinance programs to help communities with their small businesses to create new jobs, to creating environmental initiatives that preserve the biodiversity of the partner community’s area.
At AboitizPower, we believe in investing in the future leaders of the Philippines. Through our AboitizPower’s scholarship programs, we provide deserving students with the opportunity to pursue higher education, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to become innovators and nation builders.
We're also proud to be involved in the Aurora PH initiative, a project spearheaded by the Aboitiz Foundation in collaboration with Davao Light and Power Co., an AboitizPower distribution utility. This initiative empowers far-flung, "last-mile" schools by providing them with crucial electricity and internet connectivity. By installing solar panels with battery storage and Starlink internet, along with digital learning tools and teacher training, we aim to bridge the digital divide and enhance the quality of education for students in remote communities, helping them reach for their dreams.
AboitizPower invested approximately ₱50.1 million in Future Leader's programs in 2024.
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AboitizPower is dedicated to helping create sustainable job opportunities and fostering economic growth within our host communities. Our Elevate AIDA initiative is a prime example of this commitment.
Developed by Connected Women with support from AboitizPower, its subsidiaries like Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI), and the Aboitiz Foundation, Elevate AIDA (Artificial Intelligence and Data Annotation) empowers women, particularly stay-at-home mothers in rural areas like Bukidnon, by equipping them with remote work and digital skills.
The program teaches AI data labeling competence, basic professional and computer skills, and tools such as Google Docs, Drive, and Sheets. This enables participants to actively contribute to the digital economy, work from home, earn income, and achieve a better work-life balance, all while developing valuable skills such as time management and commitment.
Through this and other livelihood and enterprise development initiatives, we aim to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to establish and grow their sustainable businesses, fostering community self-sufficiency and economic resilience. Our investments in job creation and livelihood programs totaled approximately ₱78.2 million in 2024.
Discover how our livelihood programs have helped change the lives of those in our host communities:
AboitizPower aims to contribute to climate action and build a more sustainable future. Our initiatives encompass a range of environmental protection and conservation efforts.
The BRICK Hub project exemplifies our dedication to circular economy principles, transforming waste into valuable resources and promoting sustainable consumption. We actively participate in and organize Scubasurero clean-up drives, engaging communities in protecting our precious marine ecosystems from plastic pollution.
On land, our extensive reforestation projects and tree-planting initiatives are vital to restoring biodiversity, combating deforestation, and sequestering carbon. We also prioritize water access projects, recognizing the importance of clean and reliable water sources for communities. Furthermore, we are deeply involved in conserving endangered species through various partnerships and programs, working to protect the Philippines' rich natural heritage. Investing approximately ₱12.4 million in 2024, these efforts, among others, underscore our dedication to environmental stewardship and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Learn more about our initiatives for Mother Earth here:
All our CSR efforts at AboitizPower are embodied by the following corporate organizations that have helped us advance businesses and communities.
Get to know more about the Aboitiz Group’s foundations.
Established in 1988, the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. is a testament to the Aboitiz Group’s commitment to giving back to the community. Its CSR efforts are mostly focused on education, enterprise development, and the environment with the goal of co-creating safe, empowered, and sustainable communities.
Founded by one of the Aboitiz Group’s pioneer leaders, Don Ramon Aboitiz, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. is the family foundation that seeks to elevate the lives of people in the Visayas and Mindanao. As “Architects of Change,” the foundation implements programs focused on economic, social, and physical development, which are all geared towards uplifting the dignity of man’s well-being.
Time and again, it has been proven that women are more than capable of achieving great things. This is the very reason that drives Hedcor to continue advocating the enrichment of women’s skill development, especially in the field of leadership and livelihood.
AboitizPower geothermal business unit AP Renewables Inc. (APRI) – MakBan recently turned over PHP 391,500 worth of medical supplies and equipment to 2,641 beneficiaries of its host community, Brgy. Sta. Elena, Sto. Tomas, Batangas.
Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and enterprises have slowly found their footing in the new normal. While larger organizations are already positioned towards recovery, micro, small, and medium enterprises are still the hardest hit with subsequent quarantines, stringent public health protocols, and generally lower demand.
As one of the Philippines’ largest energy producers, we are committed to providing the nation with reliable, affordable, and sustainable power sources.
Our investment and shareholder relations reports are available online to get a glimpse of how we address people, planet, and profit.
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