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04.06.21

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  Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. donate much-needed medical supplies, equipment and furniture worth P350,000 to two newly refurbished sub-health centers in Sitio Centro Pogpog and Lib-in, Barangay Sibulan, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur. In 2021, Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. successfully implemented the repair of the sub-health centers. As a continuing project, the health centers receive promotional equipment, appliances, clinic beds, tables, drawers, medicines and other medical equipment that will strengthen the health care services and make it more accessible, usable and available to the community, especially the indigenous community in the province. Hedcor President and COO Rolando Pacquiao acknowledged the health workers for their unrelenting service in the community. “Our health workers need sufficient supplies and reliable equipment to provide quality health services to patients and residents of Barangay Sibulan and nearby areas. These donations will definitely aid the operations of the health facilities, strengthen the health system and be able to better respond to the health needs of the community," said Pacquiao.   Santa Cruz Municipal Health Officer Dr. Raygene Manuel shared that the barangay health workers (BHW) feel blessed to receive Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation's donations that will be used to help their constituents. Dr. Raygene Manuel, said: “We know that not all communities were given this kind of health assistance, and we are truly fortunate to receive these. I am proud to say that our BHWs are very dedicated and always ready to be of service.”   Meanwhile, in the Province of Bukidnon, Hedcor turns over to the Municipality of Impasugong its Health Center's completed covered pathway worth P250,000 as part of Hedcor and the local government unit's commitment to putting health a priority. The covered pathway is beneficial in a healthcare environment. It is used as a linkway between the regional health unit's building, providing staff, patients and visitors a dry journey and shelter from bad weather especially those who came from far-flung areas. 13 barangays in the Municipality of Impasugong are availing the Rural Health Unit services. Municipal Mayor Anthony Uy said the completion of the covered pathway is one of the testaments of Hedcor's commitment to the health system enhancement initiatives of the municipality and the general welfare of the locals. Mayor Anthony Uy, shared: "This is a milestone being undertaken by the local government unit and Hedcor to ensure that the health services and the health needs of Impasugong are given utmost importance."   And to improve the delivery of health services, barangay and municipal health workers in Bukidnon and Davsur will receive refresher courses on how to respond to health emergency situations from Department of Health (DOH) and Municipal Health Office representatives. "May these regenerative projects continue to strengthen our relationship with our community in pursuit of transforming energy for a better world," said Hedcor President and COO Rolando Pacquiao. Hedcor is the renewable energy subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation.  

About the Hedcor Group

Hedcor Group has been generating renewable energy from run-of-river hydropower systems for over four decades, making it a leading hydropower operator in the Philippines. With 22 hydropower plants under its management, the group currently supplies the country with more than 278 MW of clean and sustainable energy. By providing power generation that is least disruptive to the environment, Hedcor is helping communities and businesses achieve a better and greener tomorrow. With its commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, Hedcor is indeed a company worth recognizing.  

About the Aboitiz Foundation

  Hedcor continues to intensify its support to the local government units (LGUs) and host communities in the province of Davao del Sur by releasing P21,794 million worth of community shares generated from the total attributable energy sales of Sibulan A, Sibulan B, Tudaya 1, and Tudaya 2 hydropower plants from last year. Hedcor President and COO Rolando G. Pacquiao said the community shares are part of Hedcor's commitment to be a catalyst for development and change for a more sustainable future for the country.   Hedcor President and COO Rolando G. Pacquiao said: “Hedcor strongly supports inclusive growth in its host communities aside from generating employment opportunities for local workers. We hope that these will be used for the communities to keep pace with developments."   Of the total amount, P6.2 million each went to the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur and the Municipality of Santa Cruz, while an amount of P260,000 was given to Digos City. In addition, host barangays in Santa Cruz also received their shares; consisting of P2 million for Barangay Darong, P1.5 million for Barangay Sibulan, and P260,000 for Barangay Astorga.  

Barangay 35, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines. Photo by Daibo Taku. Wikimedia.   As part of efforts to help preserve the rich culture and tradition of indigenous peoples (IP), community shares allocated for their development programs such as access road openings, energization projects, tribal halls, and water systems were also completed and turned over to the Barangay Tribal Council of Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, KAPIID KA BANUA, INC. and Tudaya Falls Tribal Association. LGU and tribal leaders alike gave assurances that the funds would be spent to further develop their respective communities.   Municipality of Santa Cruz Mayor Nelson "Tata" Sala, lauding Hedcor’s commitment to its promise of advancing business and communities. He said: "I assure AboitizPower and Hedcor that (the Municipality of) Santa Cruz will be your solid partner today and, in the years, to come." "We will use the grant to purchase patient transport vehicles to further improve our services to the community during emergency cases," he added.   Meanwhile, Davao del Sur Governor Yvonne R. Cagas said most of their shares will be prioritized for education.   "The largest portion of the grant will be allocated to the province's education programs because the LGU and Hedcor believe that investing in children means we are investing in our future," the governor stated.   The recent releases brought the total amount received by contiguous LGUs and IP groups to P156 million since 2010 when Hedcor started releasing the revenue shares to them.  

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