For three weeks now, linemen from Cebu, Davao, Subic, and Pampanga have been working tirelessly to help restore power to the people of Cagayan Province.
VECO
Other CSR
VECO gives aid after landslide in City of Naga, Cebu
On September 22, some 61 VECO Kaibigans distributed a total of 750 relief packs to displaced residents who were housed in various evacuation centers.
Power
Customers contribute to RE through net metering
Two customers of the VECO share how net metering has benefited them since they signed up for the distribution utility’s program.
Foundation
AboitizPower units turn over e.Lab to high schools
The lack of equipment for technical-vocational classes is one of the challenges faced by the education department in the implementation of the K to 12 program.
Foundation
Cebu school looks to top ‘Brigada’ for 4th time
Behind the simple and unassuming façade of Mabolo Elementary School on the corner of M.J. Cuenco and Juan Luna Avenues in Cebu City, is a community of teachers, students, and volunteers who eagerly prepare the school well in time for the opening of classes every year.
ABC Stories
Of rags and second chances
AboitizPower subsidiaries Visayan Electric Company (VECO) and Cebu Private Power Corp. (CPPC) join forces to help the women of Ermita in Cebu City.
CSR
Cebu City pupils receive back-to-school treat
Kaibigan batches 17 and 18 of the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) banded together to distribute more than P20,000 worth of school supplies to 100 deserving incoming Grade 1 pupils of San Nicolas Elementary School in Cebu City last May 19.
Foundation
Bayanihan alive: My Brigada Eskwela experience
Brigada Eskwela gives us a vivid example of the Filipino concept of unity. It gives us a picture that the spirit of volunteerism is still of great importance to most Filipinos, especially among those who hope to uplift and improve the country’s public school education.
Power
Veco expands third party collection partners
Customers of the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) can now practically pay their bills anywhere in the country with close to 8,000 third party agent (TPA) partner establishments to date.
Power
Collaboration. Cooperation. Innovation.
Three batches of AboitizPower Distribution Utilities team leaders, together with corporate support unit heads and DU COOs as coaches, underwent a three-day Leadership Cascade to learn and practice Collaboration, Cooperation and Innovation.
Power
VECO ramps up capacity with upgraded substation
In its commitment to continuously improve its distribution network to address the power needs of its customers, the Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (VECO) inaugurated on April 10 the upgraded Banilad Substation.
CSR
VECO E-Learning Center inspires pupils to learn
A grade six student at the Mabolo Elementary School (MES) in Cebu City, Roxanne Kwong’s desire for education burned even more fervently after VECO opened its innovative E-Learning Center at her school in February 2016.
Power
VECO gets ISO 9001:2015 certification
VECO obtained the certification after the two-stage audit by leading testing service TUV Rheinland Philippines that was concluded in December 2017.
Power
VECO begins next phase of underground cabling project
VECO is on the second phase of its underground cabling project, which will make the electricity distribution lines along the Sinulog Grand Parade route in Cebu City safer and more reliable.
Power
Agila gets Google’s global endorsement
Agila or GeoSmart is listed as one of the 29 solutions developed by Google Map partners. It was developed by Navagis in collaboration with AboitizPower to improve efficiency in managing inventories and to provide timely service to VECO and Davao Light customers.
Power
VECO supports renewable energy through net metering
Residential or commercial customers who have existing solar facilities that have a capacity of 100kw and below are eligible for enrollment in the Net Metering program, the first policy mechanism of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, which has already been fully implemented.
Power
VECO breaks ground for P70M San Fernando Substation
The facility, which will rise on a 1,800-square-meter lot along the highway in San Fernando town, will provide an increase in capacity for loads in the southernmost part of the electric distribution utility’s franchise area.
Power
VECO bags top spots in CCTIPC Chess Cup 2017
VECO Kaibigans won the top prizes in the Cebu City Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (CCTIPC) Chess Cup Tournament 2017 held on August 26 at the Cebu City Hall.
Power
MCWD benchmarks VECO Outsourcing Program
Nine key personnel from the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) visited VECO last August 3 to study the company’s Outsourcing Program.
Power
VECO creates Emergency Response Team
To ensure that the business unit is fully prepared to handle emergencies in times of disasters, VECO formally created its very own Emergency Response Team in July.
Power
AboitizPower celebrates 10th year on PSE
AboitizPower celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on July 18, focused on pursuing its balanced-mix strategy while riding on the robust economic growth of the country.
Power
The fun of being a lineman
Being a lineman must be a challenging role that demands focus and attention. But who said that linemen can’t have fun? The Rodeolympics empowers our team members and inspires continuous learning as we continue to serve customers the Aboitiz way.
CSR
VECO engineers volunteer for rewiring of Tabunoc school classrooms
We firmly believe that what is good for the community, big or small, is good for the planet, people and business. For us in the VECO engineering group, we are very privileged to impart our knowledge and skills for the benefit of the youngsters who are our future.
Power
AboitizPower distribution utilities go green through e-bill
This shift will help reduce our carbon footprint by eliminating paper production, bill printing, and fuel consumption during the delivery of the bills.
Power
VECO makes bills payment a breeze for customers through third-party agents
Almost all, or 94%, of Visayan Electric Co.’s (VECO) customers now pay their electric bills through third-party agents (TPAs). This […]
Sustainability
VECO joins worldwide Earth Day celebration through clean-up drive
Visayan Electric Co. (VECO) team members participated in the worldwide celebration of Earth Day with a clean-up drive along J. […]
CSR
VECO donates to construction of building for Cebu public school
Visayan Electric Co. turned over on Oct. 26, 2016, a newly constructed two-storey, four-classroom building to the Alpaco Elementary School in […]
Power
VECO earns praise from PNP for being a drug-free company
Visayan Electric Co. (VECO) COO Anton Perdices and his team engaged in talks with Police Regional Office-7 Director Noli Taliño […]
CSR
VECO upgrades electrical system of Consolacion Public Market
In an effort to make public areas safer, the Visayan Electric Co. Inc. (VECO) upgraded the electrical wiring system at […]
CSR
AboitizPower linemen re-energize Typhoon Nina-affected communities
The linemen traveled by land and sea to Albay for hours, bringing heavy equipment to help restore distribution lines and erect damaged posts. Daryl Bonbon, head of the VECO Distribution Services Department, said that he would gladly volunteer to help again even if it meant being away from his family during Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Sustainability
VECO plants 2,500 coffee seedlings
About 120 Visayan Electric Company (VECO) employees and their family members trooped last September 17 to the uplands of Cebu City to plant some 2,500 coffee seedlings under this year’s joint tree planting activity of Veco and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP).
Sustainability
Ball games strengthen VECO engagement with local police force
To further promote team member engagement and local community partners’ camaraderie, the members of Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) and Visayan Electric Company (VECO) team members competed in friendly basketball games.
Power
VECO increases substation capacity
Now that we have doubled our capacity, we can cater to new customers. We have been preparing for this since […]
Power
Customers to enjoy more VECO payment centers
To maximize customers’ convenience and lessen traffic in the metropolis, VECO is encouraging customers to pay at their nearest payment center or third party agents (TPAs).
Power
Teamwork and innovation create a better way
Since a fews months ago, VECO was able to save PHP2.4 million from the hauling. For long-term benefits to […]
CSR
VECO upgrades Cebu schools’ wiring for safety
Almost six years after Visayan Electric Company’s Schools’ Rewiring Project began, 57 schools within its franchise area have already been […]
CSR
DUs rewire classrooms in time for school opening
VECO and Cotabato Light repaired and replaced old electrical wiring of various public schools to provide safer learning facilities for students.
Power
VECO and telcos sign emergency response agreement
The Visayan Electric Company (VECO) will now serve as first responder to all emergency cases related to pole attachments following […]
Power
Contractors’ Day celebrates VECO’s support services
Last January 30, Visayan Electric Company’s (VECO) held its first-ever Contractors’ Day to pay tribute to around 500 linemen, foremen, […]
Power
VECO energizes more remote communities in rural Cebu
Visayan Electric Company’s (VECO) Â Rural Electrification Project, in continuing to energize far-flung barangays in Cebu, recently put Sitio Calbasaan […]
ABC Stories
The Magic in OK Night
Every O.K. (Outstanding Kaibigans) Awards night, working people become stars. This year, the people of VECO have transformed into musical […]
CSR
VECO turns old bus into e-learning facility
Visayan Electric Company (VECO) opened its new and innovative E-Learning Center at Mabolo Elementary School in Cebu City last February. […]
Movements and New Hires
New Hires
Corporate Center
Back To The 80s: Cebu Media Appreciation Night
Cebu Media Appreciation Night
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
VECO stress-tests crisis management plan
Simulation exercise showed Banilad office capable of supplying power after fire, terror attack and natural calamity The “Banilad Zero” plan […]
CSR
New ‘Silid Pangarap’ for ComVal, Ilocos Sur, and Cebu preschoolers
[EDUCATION] Aboitiz Foundation, together with four Aboitiz business units, recently donated another set of AGAPP Silid Pangarap kindergarten classrooms in Compostela […]
CSR
Achievements through principle: A VECO scholar’s story
[EDUCATION] For three years now, the Panlambo Bakeshop has been a source of livelihood for 200 families in Brgy. Cambinocot, Cebu […]
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. […]
Power
VECO’s ‘e-van’ touts greener, cheaper transport alternative
Visayan Electric Co., Inc. (VECO) is raising local awareness on the environmental and cost benefits of electric transportation with the […]
CSR
CSR – EDUCATION
Cotabato Light recruits 6 additional scholars Cotabato Light awarded scholarship grants to six new scholars who will pursue undergraduates studies […]
Power
VECO inks deal for bill payments with M. Lhuillier
VECO customers may now pay bills at any M. Lhuillier branch nationwide Deal also covers payments for other AP DUs–JJA […]
Power
VECO labor and management reps plant 2,000 mangroves in Naga City
Braving the heat of the morning sun, a number of VECO team members representing labor and management, trooped to Barangay […]
CSR
VECO kicks off power industry seminars for school PTAs and LGUs
Over 200 gradeschoolers, their parents, and teachers of CEPOC Central School in Brgy. Tinaan and Langtad Central School in Naga […]