The power industry's greatest asset

Engineers and technical professionals upskill at AboitizPower-JERA’s training center

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Members of the second batch of the GTCOE's Operations and Maintenance training program, including lead electrical engineer Jhanine Enoc and Jhoniel Steven Thomas (seated below, second from right) at the end of a training session.

People are the power industry’s greatest asset, working to ensure safety and operational integrity while keeping the lights on.

But considering evolving complexities and challenges, especially amid an energy transition, constant upskilling and reskilling are required for the workforce to adapt and continue pushing the power sector forward.

At the Global Technical Center of Excellence (GTCOE), a learning facility launched by Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) and JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), continuous learning and development is being fueled by the motivation to Transform Energy for a Better World.

Located at the LIMA Commercial Center, LIMA Estate in Batangas, the GTCOE has already graduated a total of 53 engineers and technical professionals of Filipino and Japanese descent from its Operations and Maintenance Basic program. This comes less than a year since its launch last September 2025.

A Filipino engineer from the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao, Engineer Jhanrod Jobell Enoc, clinched the highest distinction in the inaugural batch last January. In a valedictory speech to his peers, he shared the personal conviction that drove him to succeed.

"Our island has been in a state of calamity due to an unreliable power supply since 2016. Growing up, I saw firsthand how much electricity affects our daily lives—our comfort, our productivity, and even our safety,” the Cadet Engineer from Therma Luzon said.

For years, Samal has faced power issues due to aging infrastructure and network maintenance concerns. The frequent outages on the island have strained households, disrupted businesses, and weakened Samal’s economic potential.