Hedcor sets P17 million projects in host towns

HEDCOR turns over P7,300 worth of financial assistance to each Senior High School scholars in Bakun, Benguet for school year 2020-2021.

By Estefany Mae Tawagon

AboitizPower’s Cleanergy unit Hedcor is allocating 17 million to its corporate social responsibility activities (CSR) for 2021.
In the previous year, Hedcor re-allocate its funds for Covid-19-related needs such as personal protective equipment and relief goods to those affected by lockdowns.
    A year into this pandemic, Hedcor now resumes implementation of CSR projects previously put on hold. 
    “The CSR project lineup for 2021 prioritizes those related to education, enterprise development, environment and other projects.
    “In this ongoing pandemic, community recovery can be best fueled through these aforementioned fields,” said Rene Villarente, Hedcor’s external relations manager.
    In line with this goal, Hedcor is supporting support new learning methodologies such as reproduction of modules for its host schools.
    The group is also looking into equipping barangay health centers with medical equipment and the construction of local isolation facilities. 
    To boost livelihood, Hedcor will also be carrying out skills training and give starter kits to its partner cooperatives.
In Luzon, Hedcor also awarded financial assistance to 13 senior high students of schools in Benguet and Mountain Province.
    Hedcor recently awarded financial assistance for 22 of its senior high school scholars from Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur in Mindanao.
    “This is to ensure continued support for the qualified scholars of its host communities,” said a Hedcor press statement.
    Hedcor is currently supporting 59 senior high school students from Benguet, Mt. Province, Bukidnon, and Davao through financial assistance.
    Hedcor gives a total of P430,000 annually to support its scholars as they complete their high school education.
    Hedcor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AboitizPower. Among these, Hedcor specializes in generating renewable energy from run-of-river hydropower systems.
    Today, Hedcor manages and operates 22 hydropower plants located in Ilocos Sur, Mt. Province, Benguet, Davao, and Bukidnon. They continue to supply the country with 278 MW of clean and renewable energy.
    With 42 years of experience, Hedcor is one of the leading run-of-river hydropower operators in the Philippines.

HEDCOR turns over P7,300 worth of financial assistance to each Senior High School scholars of Federico Yap National High School