Clean energy generator, Hedcor resumes the implementation of corporate social responsibility projects to host communities that were previously put on hold due to pandemic

The company under Aboitiz Power's Cleanergy is allocating 17 million to its corporate social responsibility activities for 2021.

Mr. Rene Villarente, Hedcor's external relations manager said that 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," Villarente said.

In line with this goal, Hedcor ensures to support the new learning methodologies such as the 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, the company will also be carrying out skills training and the provision of starter kits to its partner cooperatives.

For the educational financial assistance, each senior high school scholars from the municipality of Bakun in Benguet and Federico Yap National High School received P7,300 for School year 2020-2021.

In Luzon, financial assistance was given to 13 senior high students from the different schools in Benguet and Mountain Province.

To ensure continued support for the qualified scholars of its host communities 22 senior high school scholars from Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur received their financial assistance.

The company is currently supporting 59 senior high school students from Benguet, Mt. Province, Bukidnon, and Davao through financial assistance.

Hedcor allocates ₱ 430,000 annually to their scholars to finish their high school education.

It can be recalled that during the heights of pandemic, Hedcor opted to re-allocate its funds to immediately provide COVID-19-related needs such as the provision of personal protective equipment and relief goods to those affected by the lockdowns. (Joseph Manzano, RPN DZBS Baguio OIC)