AboitizPower and Aboitiz Equity Ventures were among the publicly listed companies honored at the 4th Annual Bell Awards, which were handed out by the Philippine Stock Exchange last November 10 in ceremonies held at the Makati Diamond Residences.
Banking and Financial Services
UnionBank holds its first-ever hackathon in Manila and Cebu
Over 400 participants from Metro Manila and Cebu schools joined UnionBank’s first ever Hackathon and Convention (U:HAC), addressing the challenges of the digital landscape that affects all sectors of society, most especially banking.
Honor Roll
TMI receives national GKK award
Therma Marine, Inc. (TMI) has been recognized as the 2016 Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) bronze awardee on Occupational Safety and Health Standards Industry Category during the 10th GKK National Awards on November 18 held at the OSHC Auditorium in Quezon City.
Honor Roll
SNAP-Benguet wins big in National Health and Safety Awards
Ambuklao and Binga Hydroelectric Power Plants received the Silver Award in the industry category of National Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (safety and health award) or GKK held by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
Honor Roll
Aseagas receives Frost & Sullivan Philippines Excellence Award for innovation in biomass power
Aseagas Corporation received the 2016 Frost and Sullivan Philippines Excellence Award in the category of Competitive and Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award in Biomass Power in a banquet hosted at the Conrad Centennial Singapore last October 13.
Honor Roll
Green Fashion Revolution wins a Silver Stevie
The award recognized AEV in the Communications or PR Campaign of the Year category for excellence in creating awareness of an event or activity, particularly, AEV’s support of Aboitiz Foundation’s Green Fashion Revolution program.
Honor Roll
AEV and UnionBank bag top recognition in the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards
UnionBank and Aboitiz Equity Ventures were among the Philippine companies recognized for their excellence in human resources management and corporate social responsibility at the recently concluded Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards (ACES) held last November 17 in Singapore.
Corporate Center
Coffee with EIA 2016
The year will not be complete without the annual ‘Coffee with EIA’ town hall meetings at the Taguig and Cebu corporate offices. As always, EIA was eager to respond to a wide-ranging questions from team members.
Corporate Center
A-Volution: Digital champions gear up for the transformation
The Digital Management team hosted “Digital A-Volution: Survival of the Digitally Fittest”, a 3-day workshop held last November, tackling various areas of social media marketing from video content to paid media planning.
Corporate Center
‘Earthquake Preparedness’ workshop launched in Aboitiz
The AEV Risk Management Team launched a series of training sessions last November that aims to raise team member readiness in the event of an earthquake caused by the Philippine West Valley Fault.
Corporate Center
The Right to Data Privacy: What you need to know
A study in 2014 reported that Filipinos spend an average of nine hours looking at a screen a day. Today, the number could be higher. With those hours spent online, we unknowingly encode our personal data.
Movements and New Hires
New Hires
Movements and New Hires
Promotions
Movements and New Hires
Appointment
Power
Electricity and its impact to the millennials
Addressing the power this generation beholds, Davao Light has launched its third annual video-making contest with the theme: “Electricity and its impact to the millennials”.
Movements and New Hires
Retirement
Movements and New Hires
Movements
Power
Davao Light inaugurates 27th substation
Davao Light inaugurated its new 33MVA Maa Substation in Maa last October 28. The substation will not only provide additional capacity but will also improve the load distribution of the Davao Light system improving the quality of service to the customers especially in the Maa area.
Power
TVI achieves 8.3 million safe work man-hours
AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Visayas, Inc. (TVI) has announced that the ongoing construction of the 340-MW thermal power plant in Toledo City in southwestern Cebu reached 8.3 million work hours with no time lost on incidents resulting in injury on personnel.
Banking and Financial Services
PERA HUB sponsors first “Kapihan sa PERA HUB”
PERA HUB executives met with ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative for the first ever Kapihan sa PERA HUB meet-up, paving the way for the promotion of the coop’s membership processing and loan acceptance services offered at select PERA HUB branches.
Banking and Financial Services
CitySavings Chairman shares insights on SME growth at the 25th VABC
City Savings Bank Chairman Eugene S. Acevedo talked about the role of countryside banks and technology in building competitive “BIZDak” small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the 25th Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC) last September 16 at Sabin Resort, Ormoc City.
Power
Energizing Our Nation
“Over the years, our group has substantially grown to show our commitment of providing A Better Future by delivering reliable, reasonably-priced, and responsible power to our nation.”
– Antonio R. Moraza, President & COO, AboitizPower
Banking and Financial Services
‘Mass success’ in the digital marketplace touted by the UREKA Forum in Davao
We are all here to get you started on e-commerce. UREKA gets all of you to your first sale online […]
Cover Story
Building Human Capital the Aboitiz Way
September 30, 2016 For over 100 years and spanning five generations, creating long-term value for all its stakeholders has […]
Infrastructure
Grandma is Republic Cement’s First Tibay Hero
Out of 1,671 incredible stories from all over the Philippines, the story of Aling Delia Balonzo stood out for her strength and resilience.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement celebrates Year 1 as a CRH-Aboitiz Company
The Republic Cement teams from across its sites celebrated their first year anniversary as a CRH-Aboitiz company last September 15 […]
Infrastructure
Republic builds leaders of the future
In keeping with Republic Cement Group’s mission of cultivating and empowering young talent, the Group launched a Management Trainee Program […]
Infrastructure
Developing Housing Solutions for a Growing Economy
Republic Cement is collaborating with stakeholders to provide housing solutions.
Land
AboitizLand bares expansion plans in Luzon and Mindanao
Residential and commercial projects are set to begin development in Batangas, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija Davao has seen […]
Food
‘Bakerella’, a mother’s gift to her children
The Pilmico Research and Training Bakery (PRTB) in BF Homes, Parañaque opened in early 2013. One of the first to […]
Food
Mahalin Pagkaing Atin Updates: Tuguegarao
Mahalin Pagkaing Atin program was introduced in mid-2014 and aims to promote sustainable entrepreneurship through promotion of local produce and […]
Food
Finding ‘Bounty’ through Pilmico
As an IT industry veteran, Susan Pena had no prior experience in baking or the food business in general. Being […]
Food
‘Mulawin’ egg machine goes to production
The winning egg machine design, nicknamed ‘Mulawin’, from Pilmico’s nationwide competition last year is finally in production. Aside […]
RAFI
RAFI gathers NGOs and LGUs for ‘DevTalks’
Last August 22 and 23, the Cebu Provincial Government and Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) led a two-day social development forum […]
RAFI
Spreading goodwill to street families
As part of the RAFI’s 50th anniversary activities, the Dolores Aboitiz Children’s Fund (DACF) and the Aboitiz Family Office (AFO) […]
RAFI
RAFI-KAC holds free seminars on organizational development
Another activity coinciding with RAFI’s golden anniversary was a series of free learning sessions for the public facilitated by Kool […]
RAFI
International experts gather for water workshop
RAFI-EADSC hosts international workshop on water management The International Workshop on Water Tariffs, Water Governance, and Integrated Water Resources Management […]
RAFI
Sowing SEED among Cebu’s public schools
RAFI has launched a new annual, evidence-based awards program for outstanding public elementary and high schools in Cebu. SEED, or […]
Land
‘inHouse’ careers open in Taguig
Targeting exponential growth as it expands in Luzon, AboitizLand held its ‘inHouse Career Fair’ last July at the Taguig Corporate […]
Corporate Center
Unboxing the Aboitiz Talent Management System
ATMS will drive a strategic end-to-end talent management strategy with a single, integrated system for talent-related activities.
Banking and Financial Services
Introducing PERA HUB
PETNET’s new brand name positions the company as the country’s largest and most preferred urgent transactions center.
Land
AboitizLand and Ayala break ground on Gatewalk Central
The PHP10-billion, 17.5-hectare business district and lifestyle destination will soon rise in Subangdaku, Mandaue City, Cebu.
ABC Stories
Felino Bernardo on Renewables (and Marrying Miss America)
Aboitiz Eyes chats with APRI President & COO Felino Bernardo on how he is steering the company’s expansion in an era where clean energy is a game-changer in the power industry — that and his ‘Captain America’ connection.
Column
LEADERSHIP
Over the years, I’ve made notes from reading and experience on what are the main ingredients, qualities, and behaviours that we need to be guided to be better leaders.
Construction
Aboitiz Construction signs on to build fuel storage in Subic
Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corp. (PCSPC) has awarded Aboitiz Construction the contract to build three 180-million-barrel fuel storage tanks and a 2-tank truck loading rack at the former’s facilities in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
Power
SacaSun generates employment for women
SacaSun employed more than four thousand workers throughout its construction phase. Approximately 80 percent of the hired workers came from the host community of San Carlos City and about a third or 1,500 of whom were women.
Power
Big firms prefer Cleanergy
AboitizPower’s Cleanergy, a portfolio of renewable energy assets, adds big firms in its list of customers that prefer clean and reliable energy supply.
Corporate Center
Need a Workplace Mentor? Try the New Mentoring Cluster
The Finance team is bringing mentoring to a whole new level by pioneering the mentoring clusters initiative.
RAFI
Kicking off RAFI’s 50th anniversary with a tour of Don Ramon’s house
Cebu media got an exclusive walkthrough of the Aboitiz home as they listened to family stories straight from RAFI President […]
Sustainability
One million trees for home and heritage
TSI’s Carbon Sink Management Program in Davao City is expected to offset carbon emissions from the region’s industrial centers, help maintain the Davao City water reservoir, and provide livelihood for the Matigsalug tribe through agro-forestry projects.
Food
Pilmico and partners break ground on meat cutting plant in Butuan
Local farmers are expected to benefit from a profitable business model developed by Pilmico and Winrock International Institute for Agricultural Development–PCCP / USDA.
CSR
Signs the rainy season is here
What are the weather patterns that say the hot dry season has left the building? Here are four things marking […]
Infrastructure
Republic Cement cites innovation as key to sustainable development
Republic Cement CEO Don H. Lee shares the company’s many pioneering sustainability initiatives embedded across all aspects of its operations.
Corporate Center
Aboitiz implements Groupwide Information Security Management Policy
The Risk Management Council has approved the new Aboitiz Information Security Management Policy and commits to implement a Groupwide Information Security Management System (ISMS) to manage all critical and relevant information and related information assets.
Banking and Financial Services
UnionBank’s net income climbs 8.95% in Q1
The strong first quarter results was driven by the Bank’s strategic shift towards an accrual business model.
Power
Aseagas transfers to Aboitiz Renewables, Inc.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. announces the transfer of its stake in its wholly owned subsidiary Aseagas to AboitizPower’s renewable energy company holding unit, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc.
Power
Manolo Fortich Hydro 2 project achieves safety milestone
Hedcor Bukidnon and its contractor, Sta Clara International Construction attained one million safe man-hours with no lost time accident in building the Manolo Fortich Hydro 2 Project in the Province of Bukidnon.
CSR
Candidates’ Forum helps Cebuanos make empowered choices
The Mega Cebu Candidates’ Forum aimed to actively engage and inspire voters, enabling them to think critically and make an informed choice for the 2016 Elections.
Land
Cebu’s history highlighted at annual ‘Gabii’
Handurawan sa Karaang Sugbo (Images of Old Cebu) is AboitizLand’s featured presentation at this year’s Gabii sa Kabilin, highlighting Cebu’s history and unique culture.
Cover Story
Cleanergy: AboitizPower commits to the Renewable Energy Development Program
June 30, 2016 It was a bright and sunny day, the perfect backdrop of a historic event in San […]
Sustainability
Homecoming
A resident of Punta Dumalag in Davao City, where the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park is located, shares about the pawikan and his father’s commitment to protecting them.
Infrastructure
Cement 101
Food
Mahalin Pagkaing Atin Updates: Pangasinan, Aklan, and Cebu
Mahalin Pagkaing Atin (MPA) aims to promote sustainable entrepreneurship through promotion of local produce and instilling the “pride of product, pride of place” mindset for both farmers and local consumers.
CSR
Record high 2,000 Aboitiz TMs join nationwide ‘Brigada’ 2016
This year’s Aboitiz Group Brigada Eskwela drew 2,051 team members nationwide, a record-high number that brings the total to 11,091 TMs who have volunteered for the activity since 2008.
CSR
El Niño: Key points from 2015-2016 (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, published in the March issue of Aboitiz Eyes, we discussed the origins of […]
Land
AboitizLand launches Surya, a new phase in Amoa
The project offers one-storey attached, one-storey detached, two-storey detached, two-storey attached, and two-storey townhouse units as well as subdivision lots.
Banking and Financial Services
UnionBank provides cash management solutions to First Life Financial
SmartBanking solutions enhance the insurance company’s disbursement and collection systems.
Banking and Financial Services
Building Roads For A Brighter Tomorrow
MNTC signs PHP5-billion loan with UnionBank.
Power
SNAP Completes Maris Reservoir Optimization Project
Maris Optimization is a project of NIA, with SNAP-Magat as its project partner. The implementation of the project was undertaken by SNAP’s Greenfield Development Program (GDP) team.
Construction
‘Shades of Summer’ theme colors Kauban Day 2016
Aboitiz Construction Group’s annual Kauban Day aims to build camaraderie and teamwork among its team members.
Construction
Kaubans get certified in CPR
Team members support the nationwide campaign to promote steps in simplifying the process of helping victims of cardiac arrest.
Corporate Center
Business units train in REDAS
Representatives of various Aboitiz business units participated in an intensive course in the use of REDAS or Rapid Earthquake Damage […]
Power
Multi-stakeholder monitoring team formed for Magat South Canal power project
The stakeholder-driven group was formalized during the two-day meeting held on April 6 and 7 in Isabela. It is a requirement of the environmental compliance certificate for the ongoing construction of the 8.5-megawatt hydroelectric power plant along the Maris Main (South) Canal in the municipality of Ramon.
CSR
New classrooms and day care centers across Cebu
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) turned over a total of 33 classrooms and five day care centers in Cebu, ensuring pupils in five towns of a much better learning environment.
Sustainability
Sporting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle
Read the stories of our team members who champion a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. This issue features the inspiring story of fellow team member and triathlete Dixie Dugan. Team members from Republic Cement ran to help fund the reforestation of Ipo watershed in Bulacan.
Food
Salto holds free seminars on gamefowl health
The lectures tackled nutrition and vaccination which are essential to farm productivity and performance.
Infrastructure
Republic Cement co-sponsors PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas
PHILCONSTRUCT, the largest construction show in the Philippines, serves as a meeting place for the industry’s movers and shakers, gathering thousands of leading brands and buyers around the globe.
Infrastructure
A warm homecoming for the Republic Cement Cadet Engineers
Republic’s Learning and Organization Development Team gathered together close to a hundred cadet alumni as well as the incumbent cadets for a homecoming event.
Land
AboitizLanders tour pupils around Cebu’s museums and heritage sites
The tour is a highlight of AboitizLand’s ‘You Can Be A Hero’ Program and an opportunity for pupils to broaden their understanding of Cebu’s rich history and culture by visiting museums and other sites.
Land
Ajoya Open House welcomes budding entrepreneurs
The event is designed as a one-stop venue for those planning to open their own businesses or buy a home.
ABC Stories
Rob’s take on the self-driven career development program
Prior to Robert del Rosario’s move to AboitizLand as Project Development Manager, he was with the AEV Corporate Strategy Team […]
Banking and Financial Services
FinnUvate Expo: A Celebration of Innovation
UnionBank team members showcase how their teams are pioneering digital transformation to deliver SmartBanking to clients and stakeholders.
Power
Visit the Newly Opened TSI Energy Education Center in Davao
Therma South Inc., a subsidiary of AboitizPower opens its Energy Education Center (EEC) in Davao City in a bid to make energy education more accessible to the public.
Corporate Center
Reputation Management Forum tackles creating shared value, next era of communication
The Forum provided a deeper understanding of shared value, with a view to enhancing implementation and alignment with the business […]
CSR
Gabii sa Kabilin draws larger crowds
Proof of growing interest in Gabii sa Kabilin (Night of Heritage) is the increased number of people who visited at […]
Sustainability
Earth Hour at the AboitizLand communities
In a symbolic action to help change climate change, AboitizLand switched off non-essential lights during Earth Hour.
Corporate Center
AEV maintains ISO 9001:2008 certification
Re-certification demonstrates AEV’s commitment to comply to legal, statutory and regulatory requirements, measuring its processes for continual improvement and ensuring customer confidence and satisfaction in all its services.
Power
VECO celebrates 111th Annniversary
To mark its 111th founding anniversary, VECO gave away tokens to the first 111 customer in its SM, Consolacion and Talisay VECO Offices. Meanwhile, Meralco visited VECO’s offices to learn from its best practice implementation of the Nationwide Intensification of Household Electrification (NIHE).
Banking and Financial Services
Creating a culture of innovation: UnionBank holds 21st Leadership Council
Dr. Paddy Miller, Professor of Managing People in Organizations at IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain, gave insights on how to create a culture of innovation in the workplace.
Power
Barangay Pulong-pulong teaches safer and wiser electricity use
The Barangay Pulong-pulong, or town hall meeting, is an an ongoing awareness campaign that seeks to educate its customers and the general public about safer and wiser consumption of electricity.
Corporate Center
Happy 60th Birthday, EIA!
Scenes from EIA’s birthday surprise from TMs at NAC and senior TLs at Meet the Board 2016.
Power
Occupational Safety and Health Committee expands to include contractors
Occupational health and safety take center stage with the launch of VECO’s Expanded Occupational Safety and Health (E-OSH) committee that coincided with the 3rd anniversary celebration of its Labor Management Cooperation (LMC).
Corporate Center
Stewards and Storytellers Converge at Sustainability and Aboitiz Eyes Forum
Industry experts shared valuable insights on authentic storytelling and data management processes for sustainability reporting The joint workshop aimed to […]
Land
The Outlets 1st Music Festival
In celebration of Lapu-Lapu City’s Kadaugan Festival, The Outlets at Pueblo Verde presented its 1st Summer Music Festival. The event […]
Banking and Financial Services
Telling Stories Better: Storytelling Workshop launched at the LLC
Workshop aims to develop UnionBank team members in becoming storytellers
Power
Davao Light completes its first UDS project ahead of Araw ng Davao festival
Streets around the Davao City Hall brim with clean and uncluttered skies after the electric cables were brought down as part of the Underground Distribution System project of Davao Light.
Banking and Financial Services
UnionBank’s Lumina Pandit II: Restoring the Filipinos’ identity, history
Joint project aims to restore, preserve, and digitize 30,000 historic books and documents “The UnionBank team is ever so grateful […]
Corporate Center
4 ways social media is influencing talent attraction
Recruiting teams that exploit online talent sourcing get ahead of those competing for the same talents. This year, Aboitiz Group […]
CSR
‘Puzzle Challenge’ immersion program builds RAFI culture
To mark its 50th anniversary this year, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) launched the ‘Puzzle Challenge’, a program that runs from […]