Lighting the Last Mile: SNAP, AuroraPH Deliver Solar Power to Domolpos Community School
SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet), together with the Aboitiz Foundation, formally turned over a solar power and connectivity system to Domolpos Community School in Barangay Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet on December 17, 2025, bringing reliable electricity and digital access to a school that serves 16 students in one of the province’s more remote communities.
The turnover was led by SNAP President and CEO Joseph Yu and Barangay Tinongdan Chairman Edwin Atumpag and attended by Aboitiz Foundation Impact Lead Jowelle Ann R. Cruz, Department of Education Benguet Division Senior Education Program Specialist Arvin R. Doman, school principal Philip Fowaya, parents, and students.
The project provides Domolpos Community School with a 6kWp solar power system, battery storage, and internet connectivity, supporting daily school operations and access to digital learning tools. The installation is part of AuroraPH, a flagship initiative of the Aboitiz Foundation, which aims to bring renewable energy, connectivity, and digital education support to last-mile schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.
Beyond the school, 22 solar-powered streetlights were also turned over to the community, improving visibility and safety for students, teachers, and residents. The project was implemented by SNAP-Benguet, with internet hardware and service support from the Aboitiz Foundation. SNAP also conducted a gift-giving activity for the students as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, with additional donations raised through an employee-led volunteer program.
AuroraPH was piloted in 2024 in 11 schools nationwide, including several in Benguet, and continues to expand across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Through partnerships with government agencies, local communities, and technology providers, the program seeks to build sustainable, long-term infrastructure that supports quality education and digital inclusion in remote areas.
“By bringing renewable energy and connectivity to schools like Domolpos Elementary School, we create conducive conditions where our students’ creativity and confidence can grow,” said Yu. “We enable teachers to teach more effectively, and we inspire communities to imagine a wider future for their children.” #
About SNAP Group:
SNAP is a renewable energy producer and developer. It owns and operates the 112.5-MW Ambuklao and 140-MW Binga hydroelectric power plants in Benguet; the Magat hydroelectric power plant which has a nameplate capacity of 360 MW and maximum capacity of 388 MW on the border of Isabela and Ifugao; the 8.5-MW Maris hydro; and the 24-MW Magat battery energy storage facility in Isabela. The non-power components, such as dams, reservoirs, and spillways, are owned, managed, and operated by the government. SNAP is a joint venture of Scatec and Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI).
Scatec is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, accelerating access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As a long-term player, it develops, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy plants, with 6.2 GW in operation and under construction across five continents today. It is committed to growing its renewable energy capacity, delivered by passionate employees and partners who are driven by a common vision of ‘Improving our Future’.
ARI is the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation, leading the company’s push toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for the Philippines. It develops, builds, operates, and grows a diversified portfolio of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and energy storage.
