Host communities of power plants in the country now have easier access to their financial revenue shares, thanks to new regulations issued by the Department of Energy (DOE).
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DRAAE Awardee Mike Hosillos: Values Move Mountains
For Atty. Michael Hosillos, SN Aboitiz Power’s (SNAP) VP Chief Corporate Services Officer, winning the Aboitiz Group’s highest and most distinguished recognition is a testament to the work of a team dedicated to its values that live through stakeholder engagement and corporate social responsibility.
Power
SNAP, LGUs take a step closer to realizing Alimit project
SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) and four municipal governments in Ifugao signed a framework agreement on the proposed Alimit Hydropower Complex in the province.
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.
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AboitizPower unit marks safety milestones in Isabela, Benguet
AboitizPower business unit, SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) Group, recently attained safety records without lost-time injury (LTI) in its hydropower facilities in Isabela and Benguet.
Power
SNAP-Magat’s Maris Hydro: You, too, can make a difference!
The five-member team of SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP)-Magat share the inspiring story behind the 8.5-MW Maris hydro project in Ramon, Isabela, a reality sparked by a once small IDEA.
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SNAP’s first greenfield hydro project goes online
SNAP-Magat completed the commissioning of its 8.5-MW Maris Main Canal 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant, as it gears toward full commercial operation this November.
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Let’s Volt In: Maris Hydro Synchronizes Successfully to the Grid
Unit 1 of Maris hydro is now injecting power to the grid while completing online tests to fulfill Philippine Grid Code requirements for a new generator. With this milestone, Maris hydro is on its way to full commercial operation by November.
Power
SNAP Supports the DOE’s Food-Water-Energy Nexus Approach
Speaking on day two of the conference, SNAP President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph S. Yu affirmed the company’s support of the Department of Energy’s push to explore more concrete measures for sustainability, chief of which is the food-water-energy nexus.
Power
SNAP’s first greenfield project to be completed in 2017
Speaking at the second Philippine Hydro Summit in Makati on July 13, SNAP President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph S. Yu said that the plant is already 85% completed and will commence commercial operations in November.
Power
SNAP puts safety first through community training program
The annual training aims to teach skills for water emergencies, water-related injuries, and self-assessment to minimize personal risks during water rescue through a combination of lectures and practical exercises.
Power
10 Years of Magat Hydro: Power to Sustain Through Renewable Energy & CSR
“As Magat Hydro enters its 10th year, we will ensure that it continues to provide not just power, but ‘positive power’ — the kind that helps sustain the environment and uplift communities, the industry, and the economy,” Joseph Yu, President and CEO, SNAP
Sustainability
Magat fisher fleet goes green
Making their living off the Magat Reservoir has become a more sustainable practice for a group of local fishermen. These days, they can be found going about their work in shiny new fiberglass boats that are not only more durable but also eco-friendly.
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).
Power
SNAP-Benguet conducts public info drive on dam operations
The info drive, now on its fourth year, notifies LGUs and residents of communities downstream of Ambuklao and Binga about the annual spillway gate reliability testing
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.
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AboitizPower holds first SHEQ Forum
Newly minted Safety, Health and Environment Quality (SHEQ) Policy was cascaded SHE focal points participated in workshops designed to strengthen […]
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
SNAP, NIA sign agreement for 8.5-MW Hydro Plant
SNAP-Magat signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) for the construction of an 8.5-MW hydroelectric power […]
CSR
EDUCATION CSR Updates
SNAP agreement creates two education projects in Ramon, Isabela SNAP-Magat signed Memoranda of Agreement turning over two education projects to […]
Power
ERC certifies Binga hydro capacity upgrade
Amended COC reflects Binga’s recent capacity increase to 140 MW Rating upgrade is result of commissioning tests showing Binga could […]
Power
SNAP-Benguet trains Itogon workers on water rescue awareness
SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAPBenguet) sponsored a two-day training course on water rescue awareness last May 6 and 7 in […]