Hedcor named Champion for Indigenous Peoples by NCIP

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(L-R) Hedcor External Relations SouthMin Supervisor Christer Torres receives the “Champion for Indigenous Peoples” award from NCIP Region XI Director Atty. Geroncio Aguio.

Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) subsidiary Hedcor was named “Champion for Indigenous Peoples” by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Region XI for its outstanding support to IP communities in the Davao Region. 

Given during the celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, the award recognizes Hedcor’s efforts in building strong and lasting relationships with IPs; its work in protecting the environment; and its efforts in helping keep cultural traditions alive.

“We recognize Hedcor for its unwavering dedication to the indigenous peoples of the Davao Region. Their consistent efforts in uplifting the lives of IP communities, while respecting and preserving their cultural heritage, truly set a standard for corporate responsibility,” said NCIP Region XI Director Atty. Geroncio Aguio.

“Our relationship with the IPs has grown stronger through years of working together and respecting each other. We greatly value this partnership, recognizing its vital role in fostering the growth and well-being of their communities,” added Hedcor President and COO Rolando Pacquiao.

In a significant gesture of support, Hedcor allocated IP shares worth over P5 million to various communities in Davao del Sur, covering the 2023 period.

The funds will benefit key groups such as the Mount Apo Bagobo-Tagabawa Ancestral Domain Inc., Tudaya Falls Tribal Association, and the Barangay Tribal Council of Sibulan Sta. Cruz, Inc. The groups intend to use it for education, healthcare, livelihood, infrastructure, and cultural preservation programs.

“The financial support from Hedcor is more than just a contribution; it’s an investment in our future,” said Matanam Gideon Tolentino, an IP leader. “These funds will enable us to create sustainable programs that elevate our quality of life while preserving our cultural heritage. This partnership is essential to our community’s growth and long-term sustainability.”

Hedcor is an AboitizPower renewable energy asset manager with over 45 years of experience in operating run-of-river hydropower systems.

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