Following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina, the Aboitiz Group and Aboitiz Foundation immediately mobilized the resources and manpower of various Aboitiz business units to provide assistance to affected communities in the National Capital Region and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Mobile, Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation donated groceries and rice to 2,247 families in Navotas and Malabon, which experienced heavy flooding at the height of the typhoon.
In Parang, Marikina, Aboitiz Equity Ventures and Aboitiz Foundation distributed relief packs to 1,250 families and another 1,000 sets of school supplies for children to prepare them for the new school year.
To assist in road clearing operations in the Cordillera region, AboitizPower subsidiary Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation provided 3,600 liters of fuel to the municipalities of Bakun, Sablan, Tuba, Itogon and La Trinidad in Benguet, and the towns of Bauko and Sabangan in the Mountain Province.
The fuel will power the heavy equipment and chainsaws used by local authorities in clearing debris on roads, some of which became impassable as a result of landslides caused by the heavy downpour. The prompt restoration of access to the main thoroughfares will help in the faster delivery of relief goods and other forms of assistance to the affected communities.
Aboitiz Foundation President Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar said the Aboitiz Group immediately conducted an assessment of the situation in the areas severely affected by Typhoon Carina to determine the assistance that the communities need.
“Our quick response ensured that assistance was immediately delivered to the affected communities when they needed it the most. We will continue to work with the government as the affected areas recover from the massive damage caused by the typhoon,” Hontiveros-Malvar said.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s latest report released on July 27, close to 3.4 million individuals or 905,086 families nationwide were affected by Typhoons Carina and Butchoy. The rains prompted the declaration of a state of calamity in the entire NCR, as well as in 87 municipalities and cities in Regions 3, 4-A, 4-B, 11 and 12.
About Aboitiz Foundation
Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, is dedicated to shaping a brighter future by empowering communities and driving sustainable development. With over 35 years of nation-building impact, the foundation of the Philippines’ first techglomerate is expanding its focus to significantly contribute through three key areas:
- Future Leaders: Ensuring Filipino learners of all ages have access to resources, facilities, and scholarships to thrive in a rapidly changing world
- Jobs: Empowering Filipinos with digital tools and skills training to thrive in the global digital economy, while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset
- Climate Action: Developing and implementing environmental programs that build climate-resilient communities, working towards a sustainable future through nature-based solutions
The Foundation works closely with strategic partners to ensure projects are scalable, impactful, and aligned with the Group’s expertise. Since its inception in 1988, it has evolved from offering one-time donations to developing flagship programs that help beneficiaries across the Philippines reach their full potential.
