By Ruben A. Veloria
MARIVELES, Bataan, Philippines – AboitizPower, through its private limited partnerships the GNPower Dinginin (GNPD) and GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC), on Tuesday, distributed immediate aid to communities here affected by the recent Typhoon Uwan.
The relief operation targeted families currently staying in evacuation centers across the municipality. Each of the 1,000 grocery bags contained rice and other essential supplies to support the evacuees temporarily displaced by super typhoon Uwan.
According to the companies, 200 packs were delivered to Sitio Dinginin; while 100 packs each were allocated to Barangay Alas-asin, Barangay Sisiman, and Barangay BASECO. All relief goods were delivered directly to the respective barangay evacuation centers.
The remaining 500 relief packs were turned-over to the local government of Mariveles and the Provincial Government of Bataan, to be put on standby to be distributed to other affected residents as identified by local officials.
The initiative is part of the power companies’ response to assist their host communities in recovering from the calamity.
Meanwhile, the Mariveles Municipal Jail received six tote bins and wood pallets from Aboitiz Power, GMEC, and GNPD through Mr. Joseph B. Chavez, CSR Program Manager, to be used in the upcoming Aquaponic Hito Farming and Hydroponic Lettuce Production projects.
These initiatives will serve as an additional livelihood programs for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL), promoting self-sufficiency, productivity, and sustainable rehabilitation within the facility.
The Mariveles Municipal Jail continues to strengthen partnerships with external stakeholders to provide meaningful opportunities for skills development and reformation among PDL.
