On September 22, some 61 VECO Kaibigans distributed a total of 750 relief packs to displaced residents who were housed in various evacuation centers.
VECO
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.
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
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.
CSR
Lifeline to a better life: VECO’s Linemen Training Program
VECO’s Linemen Development Training Project with TESDA provides a better future for out-of-school youths, high school graduates who cannot afford to go to college.
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 […]
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 […]
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).
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 […]