Davao City schoolchildren got the chance to learn about sustainable practices and the conservation of marine biodiversity at Aboitiz PawiCAMP, a day camp dedicated to the protection and preservation of sea turtles or pawikan in the area.
Davao City
Other CSR
A one-of-a-kind ‘Brigada Eskwela’ in the sky
It was May 25, the last day of the week-long Brigada Eskwela in Kanacan Elementary and High School for which a hundred volunteers gathered for a short program before starting their work. This moment of excitement was in contrast to the feeling they had in the journey to reach the community.
Sustainability
Apo Agua team members at Tamugan watershed
Various initiatives are being carried out for the protection and conservation of the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. The area is especially critical as it where Davao City’s water supply will be sourced through the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP).
Sustainability
Pawikan hatchlings released in 2019 point to their reemerging population in Davao
AboitizPower’s two subsidiaries in Davao City have, so far, already released a total of 207 sea turtle hatchlings back to the sea in 2019, highlighting the work these business units have been doing to protect the environment over the years.
Power
Davao Light substation upgrade ups network reliability in Davao
Davao Light and Power Co. has upgraded its Victoria Substation in downtown Davao City to improve its network capacity and enhance power reliability in the company’s franchise area.
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.
ABC Stories
From driving pedicabs to driving change for a better world
AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South’s first employee, Anthony Ortega, proves one doesn’t have to look far to find success.
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.
ABC Stories
AboitizPower helps students become interview-ready
Applying for a job often makes graduates feel like an adult as it marks the initial step toward their goal of joining the workforce.
Other CSR
Davao Light gives new life to wooden poles
Davao Light proves that ingenuity and commitment to sustainability can turn even the most mundane objects into something that brings added vibrance to the community.
Column
Into the rapids of Davao River
Apo Agua is set to build one of the country’s largest private bulk water supply facilities with the capacity to supply sourced from Tamugan River, which is a tributary of the mighty Davao River, considered the third largest river in Mindanao. Apo Agua’s own Ruby Broas, process and environmental engineer, shares her experience of the power and majesty of the Davao River from her recent whitewater rafting adventure down the famed rapids.
CSR
AboitizPower amps up Brigada Eskwela for 2018
In its bid to advance business and communities, AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) amped up its annual Brigada Eskwela with First Aid and Fire Safety awareness trainings for teachers, parents, and students of Inawayan Elementary School (IES) last May 28, 2018.
Infrastructure
DAR conducts site inspection of Apo Agua project site
The Department of Agrarian Reform conducted its on-site inspection and investigation (OSII) last May 17 of the 6.8-hectare prime agricultural land that is the proposed site of Apo Agua’s water treatment facility for the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project.
CSR
Therma South to implement P10-M projects in 2018
Harvey Lanticse | April 30, 2018 In its bid to co-create safe, empowered, and sustainable communities, AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, […]
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.
Honor Roll
AP subsidiaries Davao’s top taxpayers in 2017
Davao City acknowledged Therma South as its top real property taxpayer while it gave a citation to Davao Light as its top business taxpayer for 2017.
Sustainability
Cleanergy Park welcomes BER months batch of pawikan hatchlings (and a new nest!)
Following 56 days in incubation, the first batch of pawikan hatchlings for the BER months have been released back to the sea at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park. This batch of baby pawikan emerged from nest number 5 for 2017, which was found on July 29.
CSR
Davao Light team members paint their hearts out at GK Kadayawan Bayanihan Painting
In celebration of the upcoming 32nd Kadayawan Festival in Davao City, team members from Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. painted their hearts out during the Kadayawan Bayanihan Painting on Aug. 12, 2017.
Sustainability
Davao Light welcomes 5th pawikan nest in Cleanergy Park
The presence of a nesting mother pawikan in the Cleanergy Park is an indicator that the park is safe for propagation of the next generation of sea turtles.
Foundation
Davao Light welcomes Tugbok GK Village kids back to school
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. conducted an outreach program last June 2, 2017 for the children in Gawad Kalinga […]
Sustainability
Aboitiz Cleanergy Park welcomes summer with more pawikan hatchlings
The new baby turtles came from the third and fourth nests found in 2017. A total of 272 pawikans were hatched from both nests. Year to date, the park has released 627 pawikan hatchlings back to the sea.
Sustainability
Aboitiz Cleanergy Park releases second batch of pawikan hatchlings for 2017
After its release of 2017’s first batch of pawikans on March 21, the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park saw another 159 Hawksbilll turtle […]
Honor Roll
Davao Light awarded as Davao City’s top taxpayer
The City Government of Davao recognized Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. as its top taxpayer during the recent Pasidungog: […]
Sustainability
Aboitiz Cleanergy Park 2017 update: Two pawikan nests found
The new year opens on a positive note for Aboitiz Cleanergy Park with the news that two pawikan turtle nests have been discovered near its shores within a two-week interval. These are the 18th and 19th nests documented by the Park. The last nest was discovered over a year ago.