OneAboitiz helps communities rebuild after ‘Tino,’ prepares for ‘ST Uwan’

As communities across the Visayas and Mindanao continue to recover from typhoon “Tino,” the Aboitiz Group, through the Aboitiz Foundation, remains at the forefront of relief and recovery efforts. The ongoing operations, focused in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Iloilo and Dinagat Islands, reflect the Group’s enduring promise to advance business and communities, even in times of crisis.

This coordinated effort builds on OneAboitiz’s earlier earthquake response in Cebu and Davao, and now extends to preparations for the impact of super typhoon “Uwan.” It underscores the Group’s proactive and unified approach to helping communities not only recover but also prepare for upcoming challenges.

Unified OneAboitiz relief effort

As part of its unified approach, the Aboitiz Foundation has mobilized its various business units — including Aboitiz Equity Ventures, AboitizPower, UnionBank, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Aboitiz Foods, Aboitiz Land and Economic Estates, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Aboitiz Construction, and other subsidiaries across the Group — to provide immediate aid such as food packs, clean water, and technical support in power restoration.

So far, running totals from ongoing operations show that the Group has distributed over 20,300 food and non-food packs and more than 217,800 liters of clean water, with total assistance currently valued at P3.8 million and counting. These efforts have so far reached nearly 14,200 households across the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

“This is OneAboitiz in action — business units, employees, and partners working together to bring help where it’s needed most,” said Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, Aboitiz Foundation president. “Our teams are collaborating not just to respond, but to help communities recover and rebuild.”

Power restoration and technical support

Beyond humanitarian relief, AboitizPower’s Distribution Group swiftly mobilized teams to support power restoration in Cebu and nearby provinces.

•Davao Light deployed 10 linemen and two crane trucks.

•Cotabato Light sent 13 linemen, two safety officers, and two boom trucks.

•Visayan Electric continues to restore power lines across Cebu City, Mandaue, Liloan, Toledo, Talisay and Balamban.

These coordinated actions reflect the Group’s readiness and unity in bringing back vital services to affected communities.

“Our teams in Davao Light, Cotabato Light, and Visayan Electric moved quickly as one to bring back essential services,” said Anton Mari Perdices, AboitizPower SVP and COO for Distribution. “That’s what the OneAboitiz spirit is — coming together with speed, skill, and heart.”

Collaboration across business units

The OneAboitiz relief efforts are driven by the collaboration of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Aboitiz Foundation, Aboitiz Foods, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, Aboitiz InfraCapital Water, Aboitiz Land and Economic Estates, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., Aboitiz Solar Power Inc., AboitizPower, Aboitiz Construction, City Savings Bank, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Cotabato Light, Davao Light, East Asia Utilities Corporation, Pilmico Foods Corporation, San Carlos Sun Power Inc., Therma Visayas Inc., Unity Digital Infrastructure, UnionBank, Visayan Electric, Tsuneishi, and the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI).

Across these business units, relief operations remain in full swing, with ongoing distribution of food packs, rice, water and hygiene kits, along with logistical and technical support in hard-hit areas.

•Aboitiz InfraCapital Water has deployed tankers and five-gallon containers while Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, UnionBank, Visayan Electric, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Aboitiz Land and Economic Estates deliver over 217,800 liters of potable water to affected communities in Visayas and Mindanao.

•Over 20,300 food packs were distributed by San Carlos Sun Power, Aboitiz Solar Power, Aboitiz Renewables, Aboitiz Foods, CitySavings Bank, UnionBank, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Visayan Electric, East Asia Utilies Corporation, Aboitiz Land and Economic Estates, Therma Visayas and AboitizPower

• Visayan Electric, Therma Visayas, and East Asia Utilities Corporation continue to provide essential technical supplies and coordination support to local governments in Toledo, Talisay, and Lapu-Lapu City.

•Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (Mactan-Cebu International Airport) joined the efforts by distributing 300 hygiene kits and 300 five-liter water bottles to families at Mohon Elementary School in Talisay City.

“Volunteerism and solidarity are at the heart of the Aboitiz way — we move as one family for those in need,” said Hontiveros-Malvar. “Our goal goes beyond immediate relief — we aim to empower communities to stand stronger against future challenges.”

Sustaining community resilience

The Aboitiz Foundation continues to coordinate with local government units, Aboitiz business units, and partner organizations to ensure the continuing delivery of aid and support for long-term recovery. Relief operations will persist in the coming days as the Group reaches more affected families in remote and hard-hit areas.

“Our collective action shows what OneAboitiz is all about — standing together for our people and our communities,” Hontiveros-Malvar said. “These floods remind us that while we can’t control nature, we can control how we respond — with compassion, courage and care.”

For those who wish to extend help or partner with the ongoing relief and recovery efforts, please coordinate directly with Fred Dalumpines through aboitizfoundation@aboitiz.com.