Aboitiz Construction, Iloilo LGU team up for a coastal clean-up drive

    Aboitiz Construction, Iloilo LGU team up for a coastal clean-up drive

    About 50 volunteers from Aboitiz Construction, Local Government Units (LGUs) of Iloilo City and other volunteers from the private sector teamed up with the Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) for a coastal cleanup drive in Barangay Sto. Niño Norte, Iloilo City recently.

    Over 160 kilograms of solid wastes that include plastic and paper rubbish were collected by the volunteers, properly segregated and disposed accordingly.  About 50 environment-friendly posters were also hung around the barangay vicinity to remind the residents of the campaign.

    “We are grateful to Aboitiz Construction for their participation in this activity. This proves that both public and private sectors should work hand in hand in promoting environmental sustainability,” said Mary Jean Irisari, CENRO Environmental Management Specialist.

     

    In partnership with the Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Office, Aboitiz Construction team members volunteered for a coastal cleanup drive in Brgy. Sto. Niño Norte, Iloilo City.

    “Staying true to our core value of Responsibility, we partner with LGUs in fulfilling our commitment towards environmental sustainability. We encourage our team members to volunteer and embody our mission to build a better future,” said Nina Ylagan-Pedro, Aboitiz Construction’s Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Services.

    The Aboitiz Group has championed and aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The SDG #12 which refers to  Responsible Consumption and Production is Aboitiz’s anchor in developing a unified waste management framework called ‘Wealth out of Wastes.’ The Aboitiz Group advocates its initiatives like the Waste Management Program to its host communities. Like Aboitiz Construction, its recent coastal cleanup drive fully supports CENRO’s program to conduct information education campaigns for  local residents. This is to reinforce the commitment to proper waste segregation, proper wastes disposal, recycling and reduction of domestic wastes.

    Last year, Aboitiz Construction organized capacity building programs that focused on effective solid waste management for government officials of Brgy. Pinamucan Ibaba and Simlong in Batangas City and Brgy. Buanoy in Balamban, Cebu. The company also donated materials to support the waste management efforts of the said barangays.

    Aboitiz Construction is currently building a 6,000 square-meter storage warehouse for La Filipina Uy Gongco Corporation (LFUGC) in Brgy. Ingore, Lapaz, Iloilo City. As LFUGC introduces new agricultural products in the market, this new warehouse will help in their inventory and logistics management.

    Other News

    Aboitiz Foundation, Subic EnerZone Bring Solar Power to Iram II Elementary School

    POWER ON. Aboitiz Foundation and Subic EnerZone light up Iram II Elementary School with solar power during the ceremonial switch-on, bringing sustainable energy to empower students and teachers. Iram II Elementary School in Zambales celebrated an early Christmas gift from Aboitiz Foundation and Subic EnerZone, in...

    Aboitiz Construction marks milestones on the road to its golden anniversary in 2025

    Aboitiz Construction celebrates its 49th anniversary this year, marking the countdown to its golden anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1975 when Aboitiz and Company acquired Hi-Speed Engineering, the company established Metaphil in 1978 in Cebu, specializing in steel fabrication and electromechanical works. Over the years,...