AboitizPower hydro unit utilizesP20.1-M for host LGUs in Luzon and Mindanao

a number of community quarantines throughout the country have been gradually eased, the battle against the pandemic is still far from over. Hedcor, AboitizPower’s runof-river hydropower subsidiary, sticks to its commitment to power its host communities in Northern Luzon and Mindanao with Cl ean er gy.

To further assist the local communities recover from the plight of COVID-19, Hedcor is remitting a total of P20.1M of generation shares under the Energy Regulations 1-94 (ER 194) policy of the Department of Energy ( DOE) .

The ER 1-94 program allows Hedcor’s host communities to get a share of one centavo for every kilowatt-hour (P0.01/ kWh) generated by Hedcor’s facility in the area. The revised provision of the ER 194 policy now allows direct remittance of funds from Hedcor to its host communities.

While generating Cleanergy, AboitizPower’s brand of clean and renewable energy, Hedcor is able to further advance its partner communities’ development through ER 194.

“In accordance with the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, host LGUs can maximize ER 1-94 shares in mitigating the repercussions brought by the pandemic,” says Andy Faelnar, Assistant Vice President of Hedcor Group.

Faelnar added that the ER 1-94 funds are to be used for electrification, for development and livelihood programs, and for reforestation, watershed management, health, and environmental enhancement programs. But with the Bayanihan Act, host LGUs may now also opt to use this funding for the construction of COVID19 facilities along with the procurement of medical testing kits and other supplies and necessities.

CLARK FREEPORT---The last batch of residents from Mindanao who were stranded in Clark due to travel restrictions imposed by the government were finally sent home Saturday, June 7, to reunite with their families.

Through the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), Clark Development Corporation (CDC), Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), and the Davao City local government, the 10 individuals were sent home via the Clark International Airport.

“Masaya kaming lahat na nakauwi na sila. Napakahirap ng pinagdaanan ng ating mga OFWs kaya kung natulungan namin sila ng kahit kaunti para mabawasan ang hirap na yan ay malaking bagay na yun. Masaya kami na makakasama na sila ng kanilang mga mahal sa buhay,” said National Action Plan Against COVID-19 Deputy Chief Implementer and BCDA President and CEO Vince Dizon.

During their stay in Clark, the stranded individuals were provided free accommodation at The Mansion Hotel, as well as free meals, and medical assistance.

“Sa lahat po ng staff ng BCDA naging close po kami sa kanila, sila po ang nagbantay sa amin dito. Sa time na naghirap kami, sila yung nasasandalan namin," said Orlando Ladia Jr., one of those who were sent home Saturday.

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