P1.4M healthcare access facility invested by Hedcor in CAR

BAGUIO CITY (December 26, 2024) -- Hedcor, the renewable energy asset manager of AboitizPower, and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. said it has invested over P1.4 million to improve healthcare in its host communities in the highland Cordillera.

Through medical and dental missions, as well as essential medicines and supplies, these efforts seek to enhance access to care in Benguet, Mountain Province, and Ilocos Sur—areas where travel costs and distance often make medical services hard to reach, said Hedcor’s Corporate Communications chiefPamela Geminiano.

Under the Community Health Empowerment Program (CHEP), Hedcor and its partners 
allocated P650,000.00 to deliver dental and medical services, including comprehensive check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and oral hygiene education. 


This support reached multiple host communities, benefiting 125 patients in Barangay Bineng and 165 patients from the La Trinidad Indigenous Peoples Organization (LTIPO), as well as 172 patients in Barangays Otucan Sur and Otucan Norte in Bauko, Mountain 
Province, she detailed.

These healthcare efforts were made possible through collaboration with Saint Louis University (SLU) - School of Medicine’s Medical Outreach Missions Fellowship Initiative 
(MOMFI), Cordillera College - School of Nursing, University of Baguio (UB) - College of 
Dentistry, SABATABATU Health Og-ogbo Association, and barangay health workers.


Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation have also invested P800,000 in medicines and hygiene kits, benefiting thousands of residents.  Maintenance medicines for conditions 
like diabetes and hypertension, as well as essential vitamins and dental supplies, were made available.



These resources reached 395 elementary students in Barangay Alno, La 
Trinidad, Benguet, and households in Barangays Alapang, Sabangan, Bakun, and Alilem.


Hedcor President and COO Rolando G. Pacquiao emphasizing the importance of these 
initiatives said, “in the Cordillera region, limited access to healthcare is a critical issue. By 
bringing vital medical services and supplies closer to our host communities, we help 
address this gap, ultimately improving well-being and fostering resilience.”


Otucan Sur Barangay (Bauko, Mt. Province) Captain Alfonso Ligos noted that farmers can now access medical services without bearing heavy travel costs. 
"The sense of relief knowing that Hedcor is bringing these vital medical services closer to us is truly a lifeline. In these challenging times, it's a blessing to have our health 
needs addressed without the burden of travel and expenses. We can now direct the money we would have spent on medical treatment toward other needs,” Ligos said.


While Bineg (La Trinidad, Benguet) Barangay Captain Dixon Wakat said that Bineng is one of 
the most remote barangays, far from any hospital or health center. "Not everyone can afford treatment, especially with the limited supply of medicine. The medical mission has been a huge relief, particularly for those who cannot afford transportation or medication,” he cited. 


La Trinidad Municipal Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) Richard Wacnisen highlighted that these initiatives serve as a lifeline for community members 
facing chronic diseases and financial hardships. “With Hedcor’s efforts, IP communities gain equitable healthcare access. It’s not just about meeting obligations—it’s about 
nurturing partnerships that promote change, sustainability, and growth,” he said.


Geminiano said, by working together with community leaders, local health workers, and educational 
institutions, Hedcor and Aboitiz Foundation continue to bridge gaps in healthcare access.”  These commitments ensures that communities benefit not only from renewable 
energy generation but also from improved health services, ultimately contributing to 
long-term development and well-being, she stressed