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Aboitiz Renewables' Water Access Projects Transform Communities

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March 22, 2025

In a country of about 115 million people, 60 million or about 52% of Filipinos lack access to safe water, according to Water.org.

Aboitiz Renewables' Water Access Projects Transform Communities

In remote villages, families wake at dawn to fetch water from distant sources; farmers rely on unpredictable weather to irrigate their crops, and schools and health centers face sanitation challenges due to the limited supply. Without reliable access to water, public health and socioeconomic well-being are at risk.

Recognizing the urgent need for practical and sustainable solutions, Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), has partnered with local governments and communities to improve water infrastructure in several communities across the Philippines. Through rainwater harvesting systems, water-impounding structures, and upgraded pipelines, Aboitiz Renewables is helping thousands of families finally gain reliable access to water, a resource critical for health, agriculture, and the environment.

Easing the Burden of Water Collection in the Community

For decades, households in Benguet's remote areas struggled with limited water access. In Barangay Dalipey, Bakun, residents once relied on a single water pump located far downhill, requiring them to carry heavy containers over rough terrain. The burden was especially difficult for the elderly and young children.

Residents of Barangay Kamog, Sablan faced a similar challenge. For many years, families hiked nearly an hour downhill to collect water from a spring; a necessary but taxing chore.

Today, that reality is starting to change. Through the projects of Hedcor, the run-of-river hydropower operator of AboitizPower, newly installed water pipelines and dedicated storage tanks have been and are being built to provide clean water to over 1,200 households. The projects are part of the community development initiatives of Hedcor for its host communities.

Dalipey Barangay Captain Domingo Marcelo considers these projects a transformative one for their community.

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