Aboitiz Group Extends Immediate Support to Cebu Earthquake-Affected Communities

In the Photo: Aboitiz Group and its key partners are mobilizing relief efforts for communities affected by the Cebu earthquake. As of October 3, assistance has reached 3,600 families through the distribution of food packs, water, and essential items. Figures are continuously being updated as relief operations progress.

Cebu City – In the wake of the recent earthquake that struck Cebu, the Aboitiz Group and key partners have mobilized resources to provide immediate relief to affected communities.

As of October 3, Aboitiz Group has so far allocated over ₱2.5 million worth of assistance, distributing 11,385 liters of water, 3,600 food packs, 2,000 non-food items, and reaching 3,600 families in need. The disaster also affected 11 CitySavings employees in Bogo City, for whom assistance and recovery support have been extended. Some employee volunteers have also joined relief operations.

“These are running figures as we continue to provide aid and assess the evolving needs of our communities. We will keep updating our partners and stakeholders as more relief efforts are carried out,” said Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar, Aboitiz Foundation President.

*Aboitiz volunteers led by Anton Perdices, President and CEO of AboitizPower Distribution Unit, distribute relief packs to affected communities in Northern Cebu.*

Alongside relief efforts, AboitizPower has restored one of its Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI) generating units following safety inspections, helping stabilize supply to the Visayas grid, with full operations targeted by Monday.

Relief efforts were made possible through the support of Aboitiz Group business units: Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Aboitiz Foundation, AboitizPower, Visayan Electric, UnionBank, CitySavings, AboitizFoods, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP), Aboitiz InfraCapital, Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, Aboitiz InfraCapital Water, Unity Digital Infrastructure, AboitizLand, Aboitiz Economic Estates, and Aboitiz Construction.

These efforts were also carried out in close coordination with partner organizations including Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Lapu-Lapu City.

*Volunteers from Visayan Electric lead the distribution of essential goods for communities affected by the Cebu earthquake.*

The Aboitiz Foundation reaffirms its commitment to help communities recover and rebuild, as part of its mission to drive meaningful change and uplift lives nationwide. We will continue to provide updates in the coming days. ###

About Aboitiz Foundation

Aboitiz Foundation, the CSR arm of the Aboitiz Group, is committed to shaping a brighter future for the nation. With 35+ years of empowering communities and driving sustainable development, the Foundation of the Philippines’ first techglomerate is expanding its impact to contribute to nation-building.

Committed to advancing social development, Aboitiz Foundation focuses on three key pillars:

Future Leaders: Ensuring Filipino learners of all ages have access to resources, facilities, and scholarships to prepare them for a rapidly changing world.

Jobs: Empowering Filipinos with digital tools and skills training to thrive in the global digital economy, fostering an entrepreneurship mindset.

Climate Action: Developing and implementing environmental programs to construct climate-resilient communities and foster a more sustainable future through nature-based solutions.

Since 1988, the Foundation has shifted from one-time donations to Aboitiz Foundation’s flagship programs, which empower beneficiaries to reach their full potential. By partnering with strategic partners, the foundation creates projects that are scalable, impactful, and aligned with the company’s expertise, benefiting communities throughout the Philippines.