Almost two years has passed since AP Renewables, Inc. (APRI), a wholly owned subsidiary of AboitizPower Corp. won the bid for the 747-megawatt (MW) Tiwi-Makban geothermal power complex. Since then, a lot of people have benefited, not only the employees themselves, but also the host communities.
Offering room for growth
The development of APRI’s Tiwi-Makban geothermal power facilities, for the most part, could be credited to its talented workforce that is behind its entire daily procedures. These passionate workers have been distributed all over the country, being a huge part of AboitizPower’s generation group. AboitizPower believes in motivating its employees, enhancing their talents and distinguishing their worth as business partners. With the company’s world-class quality training programs, which are designed to nurture excellent employees; excellent results are also being reaped.
Tiwi-Makban’s remarkable financial contribution to AboitizPower created a strong competitive advantage within the worker industry market in terms of salary and benefits. This has paved the way for engineering-related jobs to have increased average salary packages, goading favorable results for both the workers and the company itself. Since the turnover of the Tiwi and MakBan plants, AboitizPower has consistenly rewarded its employees for their hard work and excellent performance. With this notable achievement comes a great Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
AboitizPower’s commitment to go above and beyond power generation and distribution is evident in the CSR activities that involve its host communities.
Enlightening minds
Aside from the fun and enjoyment Aboitiz Power has offered, they also donated computer equipments, library kits and school desks and chairs to educational institutions in Tiwi, Laguna and Batangas. Of which, two schools, Naga National High School and Tiwi Agro Industrial School were each provided with ten computer units and two printers.
31 Valedictorian and Salutatorian graduates from elementary schools in Tiwi and Makban last year were given High School scholarships for the school year 2010 to 2011. This scholarship will continue and will be expanded to more than double from last year as we launch Aboitiz Power college and vocational/technical scholarships.
New construction, repairs and rewiring of a more than 20 classrooms in both areas, Tiwi and Makban, are underway this year
APRI Corporate Services SVP Juan Alfonso said that, "We are making these donations to help provide these students a suitable learning environment where they could nurture their dreams." Indeed, Aboitiz Power has endowed not only spur of the moment fun and excitement but sustainable education as well.
Nurturing good health
A free visual screening with free eyeglasses for the elementary pupils in both areas was done in order to help those children with visual impairment affecting their learning process. Not only that, APRI considerably provided assistance to 218 children for circumcision in those two areas.
Medical, Dental and Optical missions were held consistently in both areas. APRI has always been an advocate in promoting a healthy way of living, which would create a wonderful community and promising future for the Philippines.
Providing relief operations
Relief operations, which assisted more than 7,000 families in Laguna due to the flooding brought by supertyphoons Ondoy and Pepeng were undertaken by Aboitiz Foundation and APRI. In Albay, AboitizPower was quick to assist in providing mats and rice to the evacuees of the Mayon Volcano eruption of 2010, and the flooding and landslide affected families due to non-stop rains in January of 2011.
The company never gets tired of exerting so much effort to help the communities develop along with them. It is their commitment to share their success not only to those who are part of their work force, but to those who are in need of help as well.
Building good will
In 2010, Christmas outreach programs were held in the Tiwi and MakBan areas for indigent children of the host communities. It was a wonderful first time event for APRI, where kids were treated for lunch, games, gifts, magic show, picture taking with Santa Claus, and a presentation number from the volunteers and selected APRI scholars. This activity was also aimed to foster employee volunteerism and personal social responsibility. Because of its success, this Christmas event will be held every year. It will now be an annual celebration of life and love for the community.
Caring for the environment
As the world's growing energy needs puts increasing stress on the planet's resources, AboitizPower recognizes the need to pursue alternative, cleaner sources of energy to fuel their power plants. Through its Cleanergy brand, which is an energy solution harnessed from the company’s hydroelectric and geothermal generation assets, it hopes to encourage AboitizPower consumers towards a more responsible choice. APRI employees understand that Cleanergy is more than a brand, it's a lifestyle. They support the Aboitiz Group's commitment to plant three million trees by 2015, and has planted thousands of seedlings since 2009.
It has been almost two years since AboitizPower took over the Tiwi-Makban facilities, which contributed deeply to the plants' local areas. Underneath this milestone is a deep-rooted fact that both workers and communities share a passion and an undaunted commitment for sustainable development. AboitizPower is truly not just power generation and distribution but beyond those. It’s all about the people, the community for a better future.
AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, retail and power services. It is a major producer of Cleanergy, its brand for clean and renewable energy, in the Philippines with several hydroelectric and geothermal assets in its generation portfolio and also has non-renewable power plants located across the country. The company owns distribution utilities that operate in high-growth areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. (For more details, please visit: www.abotizpower.com and www.cleanergy.com.ph.)
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
A-Land and its Values
AboitizLand is not just a real estate company that caters to the architectural needs of their customers. Beyond the uniqueness of the buildings they’ve built underlies the passion of reaching through their client’s personal growth and community development. With the brand “Developing high quality villages that nurture long term communities,” the company is driven to nurture other people‘s lives through secured communities and better living. Take for example the Mactan Economic Zone II (MEZ II) in Lapulapu City, one of AboitizLand’s industrial villages—it is a pure example of a high quality, evident security, and an environmentally clean industrial community for their patrons.
MEZ II has a total land area of 63 hectares that extends through the central part of Lapulapu city. The location is huge enough to establish quality buildings and strategic locations. Customers will not have a hard time going from building A to building C due to easy access and huge roads. As a student intern to one of the companies in MEZ II, I always appreciate how the roads are strategically constructed not to create traffic on both sides. Now, that’s high quality design, planning and implementation solely for the benefit of everyone. As much as high quality is always the goal of every undertaking, security is always a priority in every move.
“Safety first” is a universal rule that is literally executed in MEZ II. The moment a person enters the gate, security measures are already taken to prevent crimes, illegal activities, and any kerfuffle of some sort to take place. Security guards make sure everyone who enters the premises is identified through their ID cards. They are well trained and strict enough to handle situations beyond control. Much to my surprise, the first time I entered MEZ II, my thoughts took me into a realization that this place is one of a kind and it’s like America in the island of Cebu – safe and organized. Moreover, having been able to stay in the United States for a couple of years, I can’t keep but compare the places that I have been to wherever I go. That doesn’t mean that I do comparisons in a negative way, it’s just that there are places that are better than the others. MEZ II is definitely one of the best industrial villages that I have been to. Apart from its evident security, it is also environment-friendly.
Cleanliness in the environment creates an image of respectability, hospitality, and sustainability. It is an atmosphere that would call for respect not only to the location itself but the people around it as well. MEZ II Clearly has this characteristic that is evident from one corner to the other. Definitely due to its clean surroundings, there are forty-eight and counting light to medium industries that occupy the vicinity. Aside from that, clean environment also transcends the spirit of hospitality to visitors and future investor’s, which would inevitably induce more businesses and job opportunities. Consequently, the still workforce of more than eighteen thousand will increase tremendously. Indeed, clean environment changes lives for the better. If people have better status in life, sustainability in the environment is not far off. The quality of life an individual has is generally directly relative to the choices he makes. Therefore, good life and clean living sustains the environment.
All this considered, AboitzLand truly has passion for better ways. The company is well driven to lead and provide quality houses and better homes with affordable prices. They are driven to excel to reach far beyond what they can offer the people to meet and even exceed their expectations. They are also driven to serve and create a life-long value for their customers. These are values that they do best because they make communities that are made for life.
MEZ II has a total land area of 63 hectares that extends through the central part of Lapulapu city. The location is huge enough to establish quality buildings and strategic locations. Customers will not have a hard time going from building A to building C due to easy access and huge roads. As a student intern to one of the companies in MEZ II, I always appreciate how the roads are strategically constructed not to create traffic on both sides. Now, that’s high quality design, planning and implementation solely for the benefit of everyone. As much as high quality is always the goal of every undertaking, security is always a priority in every move.
“Safety first” is a universal rule that is literally executed in MEZ II. The moment a person enters the gate, security measures are already taken to prevent crimes, illegal activities, and any kerfuffle of some sort to take place. Security guards make sure everyone who enters the premises is identified through their ID cards. They are well trained and strict enough to handle situations beyond control. Much to my surprise, the first time I entered MEZ II, my thoughts took me into a realization that this place is one of a kind and it’s like America in the island of Cebu – safe and organized. Moreover, having been able to stay in the United States for a couple of years, I can’t keep but compare the places that I have been to wherever I go. That doesn’t mean that I do comparisons in a negative way, it’s just that there are places that are better than the others. MEZ II is definitely one of the best industrial villages that I have been to. Apart from its evident security, it is also environment-friendly.
Cleanliness in the environment creates an image of respectability, hospitality, and sustainability. It is an atmosphere that would call for respect not only to the location itself but the people around it as well. MEZ II Clearly has this characteristic that is evident from one corner to the other. Definitely due to its clean surroundings, there are forty-eight and counting light to medium industries that occupy the vicinity. Aside from that, clean environment also transcends the spirit of hospitality to visitors and future investor’s, which would inevitably induce more businesses and job opportunities. Consequently, the still workforce of more than eighteen thousand will increase tremendously. Indeed, clean environment changes lives for the better. If people have better status in life, sustainability in the environment is not far off. The quality of life an individual has is generally directly relative to the choices he makes. Therefore, good life and clean living sustains the environment.
All this considered, AboitzLand truly has passion for better ways. The company is well driven to lead and provide quality houses and better homes with affordable prices. They are driven to excel to reach far beyond what they can offer the people to meet and even exceed their expectations. They are also driven to serve and create a life-long value for their customers. These are values that they do best because they make communities that are made for life.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Revelations on an Impressive Interview
Job interviews can be very nerve racking and heart pumping. Especially when it is done in a panel of three who may soon be your future Bosses, in a company you very eager to work with, if God permits. You can not just simply expect anything out of obscurity or unpreparedness but as a future worker of the company you have to level up – Be the best no matter what it takes. Never in my life had I been to one of the best job interviews that this country had to offer and that is only found in Aboitiz Equity Venture’s (AEV) offices in Banilad, Cebu City.
Arriving at the building more than an hour ahead for my awaited interview was an actual circumstance of how I badly needed the job. Considering the fact that both traffic and the scalding temperature conspired to make things inconvenient, I managed to arrive at the place with an adequate sense of confidence and optimism to be hired. The security guards were so accommodating even though they weren’t still allowed to let the visitors enter the vicinity of its offices because it was lunch time. So, I waited and kept on thinking what would be the probable questions in the interview. An impression came to mind that this company truly takes care of their employees as these security men radiates professionalism even in the lowest echelons of the company especially when it comes to dealing with customers in front of them. Not only that, when I was finally able to enter the building, I saw employees working with a smile on their faces and with a commendable sense of belongingness towards each other just like a family. I thought, “wow! I can feel the spirit of Aloha in here”. I continued to wait at the lounge while familiar faces came and said their greetings.
In spite the "good luck" phrases and encouragements, I couldn’t help but feel anxious about how the interview would turn out. I kept a prayer with faith in my heart that I would be blessed. One of their HR personnel came and approached me at the lounge and said, “Its time for the interview”. My heartbeat raised but still I kept my composure and confidence.
As the HR Personnel led me to the office, I was wondering who’s going to interview me for the job until I came in and saw the Assistant Vice President of the Branding Department, Ms Carol Ballesteros. Her exemplary sense of professionalism made me feel at ease. Then, two ladies came in and sat on the seats provided for them. I thought, “Panel interview! Again”. The two ladies introduced themselves as Ms Ganzo, Manager from the External Communications Dept. and Ms Biyen, a Corporate Communications officer. I was nervous yet focused to get things done accordingly. Concentrating on every question they asked and answering them the best way I know how according to my experiences. Ms Carol moves on by saying, “We are creating a new department joining together Branding and Corporate Communications. It is called Reputation Management Department. Your job will be an Assistant to the Department and the three of us will be your bosses”. Then, smart interview questions were raised one after the other as I answer each one the best and honest way I could.
One of the questions that struck me during the interview was with MsGanzon’s words, “Can u handle pressure? Why Aboitiz?,” It was a very simple question but the weight of those words seemed pretty heavy. With all honesty, I said, “Yes.. Because, Aboitiz truly takes care of their employees. That’s what I noticed and I love that.” At the middle of the interview, I actually got dizzy a bit but that didn’t stop me from answering their questions intelligently.
I liked how the panel did the interview. Aside from the fact that those bosses knew what they really wanted, they always smiled and made the interviewee feel at ease. I thought, “I want to work with these corporate leaders and learn from them.” I was amazed that even though I still haven’t been deemed worthy to work with them, I was learning so much!
The Interview lasted for almost an hour in total. I went out of the room with much more confidence, because I have withstood pressure and made it my motivation to endure and do my best; and a greater sense of affinity in dealing with corporate leaders, as well as hopeful to have the privilege of working with them in the future.
Arriving at the building more than an hour ahead for my awaited interview was an actual circumstance of how I badly needed the job. Considering the fact that both traffic and the scalding temperature conspired to make things inconvenient, I managed to arrive at the place with an adequate sense of confidence and optimism to be hired. The security guards were so accommodating even though they weren’t still allowed to let the visitors enter the vicinity of its offices because it was lunch time. So, I waited and kept on thinking what would be the probable questions in the interview. An impression came to mind that this company truly takes care of their employees as these security men radiates professionalism even in the lowest echelons of the company especially when it comes to dealing with customers in front of them. Not only that, when I was finally able to enter the building, I saw employees working with a smile on their faces and with a commendable sense of belongingness towards each other just like a family. I thought, “wow! I can feel the spirit of Aloha in here”. I continued to wait at the lounge while familiar faces came and said their greetings.
In spite the "good luck" phrases and encouragements, I couldn’t help but feel anxious about how the interview would turn out. I kept a prayer with faith in my heart that I would be blessed. One of their HR personnel came and approached me at the lounge and said, “Its time for the interview”. My heartbeat raised but still I kept my composure and confidence.
As the HR Personnel led me to the office, I was wondering who’s going to interview me for the job until I came in and saw the Assistant Vice President of the Branding Department, Ms Carol Ballesteros. Her exemplary sense of professionalism made me feel at ease. Then, two ladies came in and sat on the seats provided for them. I thought, “Panel interview! Again”. The two ladies introduced themselves as Ms Ganzo, Manager from the External Communications Dept. and Ms Biyen, a Corporate Communications officer. I was nervous yet focused to get things done accordingly. Concentrating on every question they asked and answering them the best way I know how according to my experiences. Ms Carol moves on by saying, “We are creating a new department joining together Branding and Corporate Communications. It is called Reputation Management Department. Your job will be an Assistant to the Department and the three of us will be your bosses”. Then, smart interview questions were raised one after the other as I answer each one the best and honest way I could.
One of the questions that struck me during the interview was with MsGanzon’s words, “Can u handle pressure? Why Aboitiz?,” It was a very simple question but the weight of those words seemed pretty heavy. With all honesty, I said, “Yes.. Because, Aboitiz truly takes care of their employees. That’s what I noticed and I love that.” At the middle of the interview, I actually got dizzy a bit but that didn’t stop me from answering their questions intelligently.
I liked how the panel did the interview. Aside from the fact that those bosses knew what they really wanted, they always smiled and made the interviewee feel at ease. I thought, “I want to work with these corporate leaders and learn from them.” I was amazed that even though I still haven’t been deemed worthy to work with them, I was learning so much!
The Interview lasted for almost an hour in total. I went out of the room with much more confidence, because I have withstood pressure and made it my motivation to endure and do my best; and a greater sense of affinity in dealing with corporate leaders, as well as hopeful to have the privilege of working with them in the future.
Heartaches and New Beginnings...
Who could have thought, years of bliss,
Ends in an unlike manner: an abyss of sadness.
So much of a conceived, joyful eternity,
Underneath is unconsciously siege with the thief named reality.
Who could have expected,
One is blinded, truth has been neglected.
In spite awful circumstances,
One unconsciously welcomes pretenses.
Confusion occurs as reality sinks-in,
Break-up comes handy and then built in.
Words like heartache and pain comes true,
Agony and burden is so not far through.
A crucial question appears out of obscurity,
Ironic, that one could answer it in a state of uncertainty.
Am I going to continue my love story and discount ill experiences?
Or I have had enough, what are life’s lessons for?! Does it make sense?
No question can satisfy what pain has delivered.
No intelligence can comprehend what hurt has implanted.
A medicine is needed to heal deep wounds
Only Time is the capsule to break all bounds.
A new beginning has come, time to regain strength.
In spite all the Kerfuffle that seems endless in length.
Love stories can begin again: promising and exciting.
Lessons learned will always be a guide and would not be misleading.
To love is to accept that things are not perfect,
To care is to give without any suspect.
Love again like you’ve never loved before,
For who knows? He or she can be the one you’ve been waiting for.
***Ssensya this is unedited.. but enjoy!
Ends in an unlike manner: an abyss of sadness.
So much of a conceived, joyful eternity,
Underneath is unconsciously siege with the thief named reality.
Who could have expected,
One is blinded, truth has been neglected.
In spite awful circumstances,
One unconsciously welcomes pretenses.
Confusion occurs as reality sinks-in,
Break-up comes handy and then built in.
Words like heartache and pain comes true,
Agony and burden is so not far through.
A crucial question appears out of obscurity,
Ironic, that one could answer it in a state of uncertainty.
Am I going to continue my love story and discount ill experiences?
Or I have had enough, what are life’s lessons for?! Does it make sense?
No question can satisfy what pain has delivered.
No intelligence can comprehend what hurt has implanted.
A medicine is needed to heal deep wounds
Only Time is the capsule to break all bounds.
A new beginning has come, time to regain strength.
In spite all the Kerfuffle that seems endless in length.
Love stories can begin again: promising and exciting.
Lessons learned will always be a guide and would not be misleading.
To love is to accept that things are not perfect,
To care is to give without any suspect.
Love again like you’ve never loved before,
For who knows? He or she can be the one you’ve been waiting for.
***Ssensya this is unedited.. but enjoy!
Monday, July 6, 2009
You are in love! OMG! You are!
haha... nice title yeah?.. lol...It’s been a while since the last time I wrote something about love... Being in love, or the like. Out of random thoughts, let me dig into the topic again and see how my brain reacts about it. We’ll see what is in store from my intellectual and emotional reserves. Naks!
It’s interesting how genuine love actualizes the impossible. Many people seem to realize that being in love is something which makes intangible tangible. The principles behind the feeling of insurmountable love is really unintelligible even confusing. It’s just a four lettered word but the impact is gigantic enough to prevail over the impractical. Weird but true.
Bizarre as it may seem; yet it’s clear as H2O and concrete as a ridge of rocks when you actually feel it for someone. It is really difficult to distinguish at the beginning but will be clearly unfolded by no one but you. You will ask a lot of questions. Wonder. This means you are slowly letting yourself go into the current of being in love. Sooner, you will find yourself drowned in the sweet yet challenging ocean of love. This reminds me of the lyrics, “’Cause every time I breathe I take you in and my heart beats again. Baby I can’t help it; you keep me drowning with your love…” (Drowning by Backstreetboys). Boy bands really have a good drive in reaching these kinds of messages through their songs yet Alternative bands are my favorite…
Love can be a question at the same time an answer to a question. I remember a friend asked me what I think about long distance relationships. I understand that some people say it doesn’t work and some say otherwise. Well, love will answer it for you. I don’t have the answer because I am not love. Haha.. Go ask him… figure it out… and tell me…Anyways, it does work! You just have to ask your partner about it. Have faith! It matters a lot in a relationship. If faith can move mountains and raise the dead (literally), why couldn’t it sustain love? I hope you get my point.
Is love a consistent thing? Do you feel in love with your special someone one hundred percent every day? Does it move in a gyral motion where you go round up and down? Well, I think that different people have different answers. I want to hear from you! Go make a comment. Speak your mind! Your turn now..
It’s interesting how genuine love actualizes the impossible. Many people seem to realize that being in love is something which makes intangible tangible. The principles behind the feeling of insurmountable love is really unintelligible even confusing. It’s just a four lettered word but the impact is gigantic enough to prevail over the impractical. Weird but true.
Bizarre as it may seem; yet it’s clear as H2O and concrete as a ridge of rocks when you actually feel it for someone. It is really difficult to distinguish at the beginning but will be clearly unfolded by no one but you. You will ask a lot of questions. Wonder. This means you are slowly letting yourself go into the current of being in love. Sooner, you will find yourself drowned in the sweet yet challenging ocean of love. This reminds me of the lyrics, “’Cause every time I breathe I take you in and my heart beats again. Baby I can’t help it; you keep me drowning with your love…” (Drowning by Backstreetboys). Boy bands really have a good drive in reaching these kinds of messages through their songs yet Alternative bands are my favorite…
Love can be a question at the same time an answer to a question. I remember a friend asked me what I think about long distance relationships. I understand that some people say it doesn’t work and some say otherwise. Well, love will answer it for you. I don’t have the answer because I am not love. Haha.. Go ask him… figure it out… and tell me…Anyways, it does work! You just have to ask your partner about it. Have faith! It matters a lot in a relationship. If faith can move mountains and raise the dead (literally), why couldn’t it sustain love? I hope you get my point.
Is love a consistent thing? Do you feel in love with your special someone one hundred percent every day? Does it move in a gyral motion where you go round up and down? Well, I think that different people have different answers. I want to hear from you! Go make a comment. Speak your mind! Your turn now..
Friday, May 22, 2009
Certainly
In spite the distance, we share the same sky
We breathe the same air and we never question why.
In spite differences in time, we feel we are together
We wait patiently because forever is much longer.
We share the same love song, we sing the same melody
Oh how lovely is the tune and sweet the history.
Our hearts beated faster the first time we met,
Inspiring, telling us that the heavens had it all set.
Certain are the promises of compassion and love,
They will keep us stronger with blessings from above.
Trust and loyalty keep us alive,
Like how the universe for us will connive.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
You will never be mine...
(just random thoughts.. nothin serious... haha.. lol i wrote this last year..)
So many days I spent thinking,
So many nights i spent praying,
From winter to spring to summer and fall,
Just can’t get you off my mind at all.
Reality pains, reality hurts,
Reality sucks, reality bites,
What more can i say?
That’s what reality pays.
I am yours, you are not mine,
Sounds being a martyr yet sublime.
You always have me, all the time,
Even though you will never be mine….
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