The project is part of Hedcor’s 8-million Energization Project in partnership with Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative (DASURECO).
The project affirms Hedcor's commitment to pave the way for the province's growth and progress, particularly in its host communities in Barangay Darong and Sibulan in Santa Cruz town of said province.
According to Rolando Pacquiao, Hedcor President and Chief Operating Officer, many people living in urbanized areas take electricity for granted, but for the residents of these communities, being connected to the power grid is a significant step towards improving their lives and strengthening their foothold in the economy.
He said children can now study better in the evening, and their parents can continue working well beyond sunset.
Pacquiao further said that by giving barangays better access to electricity, Hedcor can empower more Filipinos, particularly those living in remote areas, into becoming productive members of their communities, and ultimately, of society.
Apart from the electricity, Hedcor also hands over P1 million annual assistance to the electric cooperative that will be used for their Sitio Electrification and Barangay Line Enhancement programs.
DASURECO officer-in-charge, Maypearl Laarnie Mangkikis thanked Hedcor for their continued support to the electric cooperative, adding electrification is a vital ingredient in uplifting the lives of the marginalized in the rural areas.
Since 2010, the Aboitiz Power subsidiary through its energization project has given over 4,000 families access to electricity in Davao del Sur.
Hedcor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AboitizPower. It sqpecializes 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 more than 40 years of experience, Hedcor is one of the leading run-of-river hydropower operators in the Philippines.
TURNOVER OF ANNUAL SHARE. (Left to right) Carlo Abe, Water Delivery Supervisor, Hedcor Sibulan; Alejandra Rosario, Finance Officer, DASURECO; Al Castillon, Vice Pres. of the Board of Directors, DASURECO; Maypearl Laarnie Mangkikis, OIC Manager, DASURECO; Nazareth Tabudlong, Grid Manager, Hedcor Sibulan; Danilo Abe, Barangay Chairman, Sibulan; Marvin Asilo, External Relations Manager, Hedcor; and Christe Torres, External Relations Supervisor.