Aboitiz Renewables donates emergency fuel for storm-hit Benguet, Mountain Province

Aboitiz Renewables donates emergency fuel for storm-hit Benguet, Mountain Province

4,400 liters of fuel deployed to aid road clearing, power restoration in upland communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising

La Trinidad Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) conducts clearing operations along Balite-Longlong Road in Barangay Puguis, La Trinidad Benguet following the onslaught of Typhoon Crising. (Photo courtesy of La Trinidad MDRRMO) 

Benguet, Philippines — Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), together with Aboitiz Foundation Inc., gave emergency fuel assistance to several host communities in Benguet and Mountain Province following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha).

The storm brought heavy rainfall of up to 200 mm in parts of Northern Luzon according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA), causing landslides, rockfalls, and extended power outages. Many barangay and provincial roads became impassable, isolating several upland areas, including those hosting nine run-of-river hydropower facilities of Aboitiz Renewables.

To support road clearing operations and essential services, Aboitiz Renewables and Aboitiz Foundation provided 4,400 liters of diesel fuel, which was used for heavy equipment during clearing operations, generators, and emergency vehicles delivering food, water, and medical supplies.

“We work closely with our local partners to respond quickly during emergencies,” said Noreen Vicencio, Aboitiz Renewables’ First Vice President and General Manager for Hydro Operations. “This fuel assistance helps restore access and bring basic services back to the communities.”

The support was coordinated with local government units and Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) as part of the company’s ongoing community support and disaster response efforts.

“The fuel subsidy provided by Aboitiz Renewables is more than just logistical support–it is a lifeline for our community. It allowed us to swiftly clear blocked access roads and fast-track our recovery efforts,” said La Trinidad Municipal Mayor Roderick Awngan. 

“Timely interventions like this are crucial in helping us restore normalcy. We are grateful for Aboitiz Renewables’ continued support to disaster recovery and resilience.”

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About AboitizPower

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. Guided by its vision and higher purpose, the company actively contributes toward uplifting the lives of the Filipino people and achieving a better world.

The company is one of the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. It is a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities. It also has thermal power plants in its generation portfolio to support the country’s baseload and peak energy demands.

AboitizPower also owns distribution utilities that operate in high-growth areas in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including the country’s second and third-largest private utilities.

In step with the country’s ambitions for its energy mix, AboitizPower aims to grow its portfolio of generation assets with renewables and selected baseload builds. The Company seeks to increase its renewables group’s assets (collectively called Cleanergy) significantly by 2030 from indigenous energy sources such as solar, hydro, geothermal, and wind. To date, AboitizPower, together with its partners, offers the largest renewable energy portfolio in the Philippines based on installed capacity under its operational control.

About Aboitiz Renewables

Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI) is the holding company for Aboitiz Power Corporation’s (AboitizPower) renewable energy portfolio. We are at the forefront of driving the Philippines' clean energy transition, tasked with developing and managing various renewable energy projects. Our mission is to significantly expand AboitizPower’s renewable energy capacity, contributing to a more sustainable and secure energy future for the nation.