Living up to its reputation as a pioneering company in the renewable energy sector, Hedcor continues to raise the bar on the sustainable production of electricity.
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Hedcor’s Benguet facility clocks 1M safe man-hours
Jessa John Delos Santos | March 14, 2019 The 19-MW La Trinidad Hydro power plant, under construction by AboitizPower, has […]
Cover Story
A culture of dropping titles, breaking barriers
Hedcor, being the pioneer run-of-river hydropower operator in the Philippines, has journeyed towards “a better future” for both its business and communities. For a better future to be achieved, change is driven not only in its operations, but also within the company’s culture.
Power
Small plant, big impact
Perhaps unknown to its many neighbors in the community of Tugbok, this renewable power facility used to supply a huge chunk of the city’s power needs – lighting homes, commercial establishments, and the city’s budding industrial economy then.
Power
Hedcor maintains Aa plus credit rating for PHP4-B notes
According to the Philippine Rating Services Corporation, obligations rated PRS Aa are of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.
Foundation
New classrooms bring hope to IP school
AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor donated two classrooms to Mt. Apo National High School in Davao City in a bid to help its indigenous students learn better.
Other CSR
An Itogon landslide survivor’s story of recovery
Hedcor team member Sharron Manzano recounts the story of how she recovered from the landslide in Itogon by helping others get back on their feet.
Honor Roll
DENR lauds Hedcor’s environmental protection efforts
By supporting the government’s environmental plans, Hedcor contributes to the improvement of environmental quality in the region.
Foundation
AboitizPower scholar overcomes obstacles
Among hundreds of graduates, Hedcor scholar Patrick Anoba was the only one who marched as cum laude under the BS Agribusiness program in their batch.
Foundation
AboitizPower gives school kits to 2,000 kids in Bukidnon
Over 2,000 primary schoolchildren in the towns of Manolo Fortich and Impasug-ong in Bukidnon received school kits from AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor on June 18 to 22, 2018.
ABC Stories
AboitizPower hydro unit’s #PowerInPeople
Andy Cabantao, a member of the Matigsalog tribe in Mindanao, recounts his journey with Hedcor in the last 12 years and shares his hope for the future.
Power
Hedcor turns trash into cash in Benguet
For 40 years now, AboitizPower run-of-river hydro business unit, Hedcor, has been supporting its host communities in every way possible, driven by the Aboitiz Group promise of advancing business and communities.
CSR
Hedcor pledges PHP4M in CSR projects in Bukidnon
Hedcor President and Chief Operating Officer Carlos Aboitiz met the tribal chieftains and local government officials from the host communities of Hedcor’s Manolo Fortich Hydropower Project in the province of Bukidnon to firm up commitments.
Power
A small town making a big difference
The landlocked municipality of Alilem – a couple of hours south of Vigan – may not have as much picturesque Hispanic architecture similar to its more popular neighbors, but it has been contributing much more as the world faces the challenge of environmental conservation.
Power
Aboitiz units support first Ironman race in Davao
Aboitiz business units in Mindanao proudly took part in a milestone recently achieved by Davao City—hosting its first Ironman 70.3 race last March 25.
CSR
Hedcor creates livelihood opportunities in Benguet
Hedcor, in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation, Aboitiz food business unit Pilmico Foods Corporation, Benguet Technical School, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Benguet, recently held a National Certification (NC) II Training on Bread and Pastry Production, which was participated by 25 members of its partner cooperatives in La Trinidad and Tuba, Benguet.
CSR
Aboitiz Group helps jumpstart bakery businesses in Benguet
Three cooperatives from the humble community of La Trinidad, Benguet will soon start selling sumptuous breads and pastries after receiving a boost from the Aboitiz Group through starter kits and skills trainings necessary to start up small businesses.
Power
Hedcor’s 70-MW plant in Ilocos OK’d for Asset Management certification
TÜV-SÜD verified that Bakun AC’s operation, systems, processes and procedures comply with the relevant codes, requirements, regulations and standards.
Power
More Mindanao towns to get renewable energy from AboitizPower
AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor Bukidnon, Inc. is on the final phase of commissioning its 69-MW hydropower facilities in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Eight electric cooperatives in Mindanao have already signed up for Manolo Fortich Hydro’s renewable energy generation beginning 2018.
CSR
Hedcor’s container-van-turned-clinic serves Marawinons
As Marawi City gets back on its feet, Hedcor Bukidnon shares in giving hope to those who were displaced by the armed conflict. Through the Department of Health (DOH), Hedcor handed over a recycled container shipping van, which was converted to a health clinic for the locals of Marawi.
Power
General Santos City to get renewable energy from AboitizPower
South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. (SOCOTECO II), which serves General Santos City and surrounding areas, is pushing to balance its generation mix after signing a 20-MW RE supply agreement with AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor.
CSR
Aboitiz volunteers aid about 6,000 families affected by ‘Urduja’ and ‘Vinta’
Over a hundred Aboitiz Group team members spent their holiday break volunteering for the relief operations to assist 6,000 families affected by flash floods brought by TS Urduja and Vinta in Visayas and Mindanao.
Power
Hedcor breaks ground on 19-MW Bineng Hydro
Hedcor, AboitizPower’s subsidiary that operates and manages run-of-river hydropower plants all over the Philippines, broke ground for its 19-megawatt (MW) Bineng Combination Hydro project in La Trinidad, Benguet, sustaining the said municipality’s story as a hydropower host community.
Power
SURSECO 1 chooses AboitizPower’s Cleanergy
In an effort to push for a more balanced energy supply portfolio, Surigao del Sur 1 Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SURSECO 1) recently signed an agreement with AboitizPower subsidiary, Hedcor Bukidnon, for 2 megawatts (MW) of clean and renewable energy supply for its customers in 2018.
Sustainability
Waste To Cash: Hedcor, community find value in 2k kilos of junk
Residents of Barangay Maluko, Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon found an opportunity to earn money from junk lying around in their backyards.
Cover Story
In Honor of Our Captain
Aboitiz Eyes pays tribute to the late Rene B. Ronquillo, President and Chief Operating Officer of Hedcor Group, the company that pioneered run-of-river hydro in the Philippines and anchored the Aboitiz Group’s entry into power generation in the Philippines nearly 40 years ago.
CSR
Hedcor conducts healthcare missions in 3 provinces
Hedcor’s effort of delivering free medical services to the communities was made possible with support from the local government units, municipal and barangay health workers, Bethesda Optical Clinic, Emergency Medical Services-Baguio Chapter, Ilocos Sur Medical Society, Philippine Dental Association-Benguet and Vigan Chapters, Police Dental Team of Camp Bado Dangwa, Philippine Nurses Association-Ilocos Sur Chapter and the Rotary Club- Baguio and Vigan Chapters.
Power
Hedcor to expand capacity of Bineng hydropower facilities
AboitizPower is set to triple the combined capacity of its Bineng hydropower plant facilities to up to 19 MW by 2019 after receiving the approval of the municipal council of La Trinidad, Benguet.
Honor Roll
Hedcor bags the highest KAPATID AWARD
This award shows Hedcor’s best practices in attaining social accountability, industrial peace and harmony, productivity and quality, strategic visioning and partnerships for business growth and job generation.
Power
Hedcor’s Manolo Fortich hydro plant reaches halfway mark in turbine installation
The Manolo Fortich Hydropower Plant 1 will have a combination of Francis-type and Pelton-type turbines with two units each type. This will generate 43.4 MW of renewable energy. This hydro project of Hedcor is enough to provide clean energy to approximately 70,000 households in the island of Mindanao.
CSR
Hedcor continues to advance communities with slate of 2017 CSR projects
Signing one-time memoranda of agreement with its stakeholders, Hedcor allotted PHP20.5 million worth of CSR projects in its host communities in Luzon and Mindanao this year.
Power
Hedcor’s hydropower plant gets approval of La Trinidad host communities
The 19MW Bineng Combined hydropower plant of Hedcor in La Trinidad, Benguet received the approval of the three host barangays […]
Power
Hedcor is the Philippines’ first ISO 55001-certified company
After passing two stages of audit conducted by TÜV SÜD, Hedcor Sibulan Inc. and Hedcor Tudaya Inc. are now ISO […]
Power
Mindanao Electric Cooperatives choose AboitizPower’s Cleanergy
Six electric cooperatives in Mindanao have started their shift towards a more balanced mix of energy sources starting in 2017 […]
Sustainability
Hedcor rescues another Hawk-Eagle
The eagle was found along the Sibulan River in Davao del Sur and is now under recovery.
Sustainability
Protecting the mighty Talomo River
With millions of lives dependent on Talomo River, Hedcor took on the responsibility of making sure its 4-kilometer upstream portion continues to thrive, further strengthening ties with DENR’s Adopt-A-River Program. The company has also adopted a 31-kilometer stretch of Sibulan River in Davao del Sur in 2013.
Power
Manolo Fortich marks 3.7-million safety milestone
The ongoing construction of the 68.8-MW Manolo Fortich Hydropower Project of Hedcor in Bukidnon Province has reached 3.7 million man-hours with no time lost on incidents resulting in injuries on personnel.
CSR
Hedcor scholar is now one of its engineers
Financial challenges are part of the biggest obstacles for many college students face. Bernalyn Sunien is no different yet the Bakun, Benguet […]
Power
Bineng hydros up for revamp
The project is expected to generate an additional of 42.7 million kWh with a total combined generation output of 62 million kWh annually. It is expected to be online by 2018.
Power
Bagobo-Tagabawa IPs train to respond to emergencies
Thirty leaders from the Bagobo-Tagabawa indigenous people’s (IP) community were sent by Hedcor Sibulan on two-day first aid training. The […]
CSR
Aboitiz BUs aid firefighters on Mt. Apo
Davao-based business units helped fight the massive blaze that threatened Mt. Apo.
Corporate Center
Bata Batuta: Davao Media Appreciation Night
Davao Media Appreciation Night 12
Corporate Center
The Aboitiz Honor Roll
AEV was awarded as one of the top 5 listed companies in the 4th Bell Awards by the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). As in the previous Bell Awards, an independent group was formed to evaluate the corporate governance practices of the listed companies and trading participants.
Power
Power business units hold safety olympics in Baguio and Davao
About a thousand team members from the different Power business units participated in the Safety Olympics held in Baguio and […]
Power
High Five for 5S Champions
Enthusiastic Kabisigs from AP Gen launched the High 5S program during the 5S Champions’ Forum at the Baguio Country Club. […]
Power
Hedcor Bukidnon signs P10-B loan facility
In what is hailed as the first of its kind, Hedcor Bukidnon, Inc. obtained a 15-year syndicated financing facility for […]
CSR
Hand-held radios from Hedcor boost peace and order in Sablan
[OTHER INTERVENTIONS] In its effort to help strengthen peace and order in its host communities, Hedcor helped its stakeholders invest […]
Sustainability
Other Sustainability Updates
Back to the Wild The rescued Pinsker’s hawk-eagle is now released in Mount Apo after fully recovering from its injury. […]
Sustainability
Pinsker’s hawk-eagle rescued in Sibulan
| FOCUS AREA UNDER PLANET | While walking within the system of Hedcor’s Sibulan Hydropower Plant A, Berny Apal of […]
Corporate Center
The Aboitiz Honor Roll (3rd Quarter 2015)
Power
Smooth Operation: The first 100 days of Sabangan Hydro
Hedcor Sabangan has generated a total of 15M kWh for the Luzon grid The hydro company continues to support the […]
Power
Hedcor revamps Bakun plant, provides more renewable power to Luzon
Hedcor’s own Ferdinand L. Singit (FLS) hydro power plant continues to re-energize Luzon as it went through another expansion this […]
CSR
CSR – EDUCATION
Cotabato Light recruits 6 additional scholars Cotabato Light awarded scholarship grants to six new scholars who will pursue undergraduates studies […]
CSR
CSR – ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Aboitiz Foundation extends assistance to small-scale coops Aboitiz Foundation has extended microfinance loan packages to various cooperatives in Albay, Batangas, […]
CSR
CSR – HEALTH & WELL-BEING AND OTHER INTERVENTIONS
Hedcor brightens 3,000 smiles Hedcor Sibulan and Aboitiz Foundation, in partnership with the Dental Chapters of the Municipality of Sta […]
Power
Hedcor breaks ground on Manolo Fortich hydro project
Work has begun on the P12.5-B, 68.8-MW hydro plant in Bukidnon “We are committed to take care of the environment […]
CSR
Hedcor Sabangan now online, provides better future for Mt. Province
Sabangan hydro plant is Hedcor’s 1st Mt. Province venture, and the province’s 1st hydro plant “We always believed that no […]
Power
Biodiversity Project
BIODIVERSITY PROJECT. Hedcor has entered into a wildlife inventory and biodiversity assessment project with UP Mindanao to conduct a survey […]