The Manila Times November 11, 2019
Hydro company SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet) reaffirmed its
social purpose to power positive change in host communities during its annual
forum held on October 30 at Baguio City.
SNAP-Benguet President
and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joseph Yu vowed to continue “powering
positive change” through its corporate social responsibility program. Since
2008, the company has supported 375 community-initiated infrastructure,
education, livelihood, indigenous culture, governance, health, and environment
projects worth around P143 million.
Benguet Governor
Melchor Diclas headed the 88-member contingent from local government units and
indigenous people’s organizations hosting the 105-MW Ambuklao and 140-MW Binga
hydroelectric power plants in Bokod and Itogon, respectively.
“I am thankful for this
forum organized by SNAP as a way for us to learn more and further strengthen
our partnership,” said Governor Diclas, who attended his first forum as newly
elected governor of the province.
The forum was also an opportunity to recognize stakeholders who have participated
actively in the CSR program.
The Shakilan Ni
Ikulos–Indigenous Peoples Organization was cited for its high level of
engagement in all SNAP CSR activities, while the Tinongdan Indigenous Peoples
Organization was given special recognition for its role in implementing various
watershed management and environmental activities in 2019. The Province of
Benguet’s proposed eco-farm and agricultural innovation center project, which
promotes sustainable and responsible agriculture through integrated diversified
farming system, was cited for its conformance to CSR 2.0 principles.
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