MISAMIS ORIENTAL (PIA) — In Mindanao, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable development through the execution of targeted corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Laguindingan, Davao cities, and across the country, focusing on environmental stewardship, occupational empowerment, and education.
These initiatives demonstrate the company’s dedication to creating a sustainable and positive impact across its operational areas in 2024 and beyond.
“At Aboitiz InfraCapital, we’re committed to investing in communities to create meaningful and lasting change. Our CSR initiatives align with our mission to support businesses while uplifting communities across the Philippines, ensuring our efforts contribute positively to society and the environment. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, we’re building a foundation for sustainable growth that benefits all,” said Cosette V. Canilao, Aboitiz InfraCapital President and CEO.
The Elevate AIDA program, in partnership with Connected Women, has successfully trained its first batch of 27 women in Davao City in data labeling, professional communication, and computer literacy for remote work opportunities. The program continues to expand with a second batch, training 20 more women.
Additionally, a pilot program in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, has concluded with 51 women graduating on February 7, 2025, demonstrating Aboitiz InfraCapital’s commitment to women’s economic empowerment and digital inclusion.
Connected Women provides online skills development and remote work opportunities for women, the same highly skilled, affordable talent that global companies require in their businesses.
Having earned recognition as one of Asia’s top community-centric companies by the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, AIC remains focused on scaling these initiatives and fostering new opportunities for community development.
Through strategic partnerships and targeted programs, the company continues to build sustainable, resilient communities while promoting environmental consciousness and economic growth across the Philippines.
This prestigious ACES award validates AIC’s community-centric approach and reinforces its commitment to advancing sustainability causes across the region.
Aboitiz InfraCapital manages the concessions to upgrade, operate, and maintain Laguindingan International Airport in Misamis Oriental, the country’s sixth-busiest gateway, and Bohol-Panglao International Airport in Bohol, the country’s ninth-busiest gateway. Official takeovers for these two gateways are scheduled for April 2025 and June 2025, respectively. (AIC/PIA-10/Misamis Oriental)
