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3 CORPORATE NEWS 11 CORPORATE SOCIAL
VECO opens RESPONSIBILITY
new substation Gift Giving
in San Fernando
VECO Kaibigans Spread Christmas
4 CORPORATE NEWS Cheer to Kids in City of Naga
VECO REDliners undergo
workshop 12 CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
VECO Holds Engaged Aboitiz Power continues to energize
Listening Workshop Marawi

5 CORPORATE NEWS 13 CORPORATE SOCIAL
Aboitiz Power Distribution Utilities RESPONSIBILITY
now QMS ISO Certified TESDA XI, Davao Light develop skilled
linemen through Project BELT.COM
VECO Conducts Earthquake,
Fire Drills 14 CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
6 CORPORATE NEWS A New PLayground For Balay Dangupan
MEZ among Top 5
DEPED Stakeholders Davao Light Energizes Purok
Davao City Police Office in Barangay Talomo
Recognizes Davao Light
Davao Electricians Recognized in 15 CORPORATE SOCIAL
Electrisyan ng Bayan Awards 2018 RESPONSIBILITY
Lagangon School Gets E-Learning
7 CORPORATE NEWS Center From VECO
Christmas Caroling The Davao VECO rewires Archdiocesan Museum’s
Light Way Centennial Garden

TESDA XI recognizes Davao Light for 16 CORPORATE SOCIAL
its Skills and Development, Livelihood RESPONSIBILITY
and Employment Programs Spooky Wednesday:
A Davao Light Halloween Special
8 CORPORATE NEWS
Davao Light holds Kuryentalks 17 CORPORATE SOCIAL
for Panabo entrepreneurs RESPONSIBILITY
Spooky Wednesday:
Davao Light, NGCP teamup to A Davao Light Halloween Special
promote electrical safety
18CORPORATE SOCIAL
9 CORPORATE NEWS RESPONSIBILITY
Davao Light Launches First VECO Outstanding
Construction Workers’ Day Kaibigan Awards 2018

Holy Cross of Davao College
Wins 1st PLace in Davao Light
Video Contest

10 CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Christmas Outreach:
AP DU gives back

Kids of Balay Dangupan Receive
Gifts From Davao Light Em-
ployees

2 the POST | N E W S L E T T E R editorial team

Editor : Quennie Bronce
Contributors: Ronimay Ducay-Alvarado | Rossano Luga | Jeff Figuerrez
Chell R. | Ugay Judith Ocana | Lovelle Liwanag | Ruann May Barace | Sherilyn Puno
Joyce Dyan Fulgencio | Fermin Edillon | Ebejun Relavo | Jesrel P. Jamito

Corporate News

VECO opens new
substation
in San Fernando

The Visayan Electric Company (VECO) Located in Barangay Panadtaran, Whenever there is a fault along the
recently inaugurated its 20th substation the facility will provide an increase in line, the entire line after the faulted
within its franchise area, bringing more capacity for loads in the southernmost region will be isolated or de-energized
stable and reliable power supply to the part of VECO’s franchise area such as San without the substation.
southern Cebu town of San Fernando. Fernando and some portions of the City
of Naga. With the installation of the San
According to VECO Chief Operating Fernando substation, only the faulted
Officer Anton Mari Perdices, the 12.5 The facility utilizes a high-voltage region will be isolated or de-energized.
megavolt ampere (MVA) substation was bus - a double bus ready with tie All other loads after the faulted
built to meet the growing demand for configuration - designed to accommodate region will remain energized. Thus,
power in the municipality. two high voltage source feeders. Power is power interruption during unplanned
sourced from the VECO AYA substation circumstances will be reduced.
“The purpose of this substation is to located in Colon, Naga.
provide ample and stable power residential
and commercial customers, as there is The municipality of San Fernando is
growth in San Fernando,” he said during a strategic location since, geographically,
the inauguration of the facility last Dec. 13. it is the load end of the 23kV network of
VECO.

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VECO REDliners undergo workshop
REDVECO’s REDliners - Agora champs and internal writers.
Innopub’s Max Limpag
discusses how to create interesting
content for social media.

RED
RED

By Ian Fabian A total of 24 REDliners, who are Agora while using simple words and sentences.
Photos by Judith Ocana champions and writers for their respective The learnings during the writing portion
departments, attended the whole day of the workshop will help the participants
training, which was held at the VECO write stories about the different activities
Banilad office. of their respective departments.

To equip the VECO REDliners -- Agora The morning session focused on The afternoon session, meanwhile,
champions and internal writers -- with writing news, which was facilitated was facilitated by blogger and technology
the skills they need to fulfill their by RED Head Quennie S. Bronce. The columnist Max Limpag, who is also the
tasks, the VECO Reputation Enhancement participants learned about the Elements co-founder of journalism startup Innopub
Department conducted a writing and social of News, the Inverted Pyramid, the Use of Media. Limpag taught the participants
media content creation workshop last Simple English in news writing, as well as how to create interesting content for
October 24, 2018. the importance of making a news story social media, as well as free online tools
interesting and significant to the readers that they can use when planning for
content for Agora.

VECO holds Engaged Listening Workshop ByMarkJohnRomera

“Listen first, The engaged listening workshop Sye Añiga, who facilitated the Engaged Listening
brought a new perspective to the workshops at VECO said, “Engaged listening is
speak last participants when it comes to listening, listening first and speaking last.”
as well as an awareness why everybody
T ”his has become the common needs to listen and to be listened to. How do you listen properly?
action point for most of the 25 It also addressed the concern on how
kaibigans who participated the to properly listen when someone is
“Engaged Listening” workshop last talking.
October 16, 2018 at the Montebello
Villa Hotel. At the end of the event, there
were some issues in the workplace
The one-day fun-filled learning and even in homes that were given
activity was facilitated by Cielita resolutions, It was also a realization for
“Sye” Añiga, former AVP for Human the Kaibigans that engaged listening
Resources of AP DU and the is a skill that they need to master
former head of the VECO Human and to make integral in their day-
Resources Department. Participants to-day dealings with other people.
were kaibigans from different Everybody realized that it’s an effective
departments in the engineering and tool in order to restore and enhance
customer service groups. relationships.

4 the POST | N E W S L E T T E R If you happen to notice that your
colleague is doing engaged listening
to you- don’t be surprised, he is just
applying his action point: “listen first,
speak last”.

Corporate News

“This is a significant step in our

continued journey to provide better

AboitizPower service to our customers

”Power distribution
now qms iso certified ByChellUgay

All AboitizPower Distribution Util- TÜVR is an internationally accredited “This is a significant step in our
ities (AP DU) are now certified by certification body that assesses and continued journey to provide better
the International Organization for verifies the compliance of an organization service to our customers. QMS essentially
Standardization on their ISO 9001:2015 to international standards. TÜVR is the is a tool that may help us attain better
Quality Management System. same certifying body that recommended customer satisfaction and continuous
Davao Light and Power Co. and the Visayan improvement in our organization,” said
This, after Cotabato Light and Electric Co. for ISO certification in 2017. Joselito “Bebot” Ariola, who heads the AP
Power Co. and the Enerzones (Subic DU QMS Team.
Enerzone Corporation, Mactan Enerzone ISO 9001 is the international standard
Corporation, Balamban Enerzone for quality management that recognizes
Corporation, and Lima Enerzone organizations with a management system
Corporation) passed the two stages of that consistently provides services
the audit conducted by TÜV Rheinland that meet customer and regulatory
(TÜVR). requirements.

VECO conducts
earthquake, fire drills

By Glaiza Marie Pilapil

Under the watchful eyes of the fire incident while the Members of the VECO Emergency Response Team rescue a
of the officials from members of the Emergency “victim” stuck at the second floor of the VECO Banilad office.
the Cebu City Fire Response Team handled the
Department, VECO employees rescue of a “victim” who was VECO employees evacuate
successfully conducted at the second floor, as well as the Banilad Office after it
its annual earthquake putting out a fire at the third was declared safe to leave
preparedness drill in Banilad floor. The ERT firefighters the building.
last October 16, 2018. were successful in putting out
the fire after 30 minutes. DUCK, COVER AND HOLD.
Employees at the Banilad RED Corpcom Specialist Merell
office performed the dock, When all the required Kindica performs the duck, cover
cover and hold exercise, scenarios were completed, and hold. This perfect execution
exited the main building and Modesto then declared won for the department the Best
converged at the assigned the building safe and all Performance award.
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Earthquake and fire
scenarios were staged during The drill proved to be
the activity. successful as the Cebu City
Fire Department granted
The Incident Management VECO an Earthquake
Team, headed by Engineering Preparedness Certification.
Operations Head Engr. Noel
Modesto monitored the status

Corporate News

MEZ among top 5 DepEd stakeholders

By Jerry James C. Villarva Among the projects of rewiring of 32 classrooms.
MEZ that contributed to the Aside from making the
The efforts of the Mactan recognition were the Brigada classrooms electrically safe,
EnerZone to extend help Eskwela last June, the rewiring of these are now also conducive
to address the education the Gun-ob Elementary School to learning since prescribed
needs of its community was and the Christmas Outreach lighting fixtures have been
recognized by the Department Program. installed.
of Education.
MEZ donated a total of For the Christmas
Last December 13, 2018, P130,000 worth of repair and Outreach Program, MEZ chose
MEZ was awarded by DepEd painting materials for POO the Buagsong Elementary
Lapu-Lapu City Division as Elementary School, a remote School in Cordova town, with
one of its Top 5 Education school in Olango Island that has a total of 380 students as
Stakeholders and Benefactors 678 students. its beneficiary. The children
for 2018. received gifts, food packs and
Gun-ob Elementary other gifts.
School, meanwhile, received a
P713,325.84 donation for the

DAVAO Electricians recognized in 2018 Elektrisyan ng bayan awards

By Chell Ugay Vice-President for out for being able to 2018 Elektrisyan ng Bayan Awardees. Davao Light and Power
Photo by Joyce Dyan Fulgencio Engineering, said that have all new electricity Company awards Ramonito P. Mijares (5th from left) of Panabo
electricians play a connection applications Skilled Electricians Association (PUSEA) as the best performing
Davao Light and major role in providing approved with no non- electrician of 2018. Also in photo (L-R) are Davao Light Community
Power Company, in essential services, thus, compliance recorded Relation Manager Fermin Edillon, Davao Light AVP for Customer
partnership with deserve to be recognized. in 2018. Services Group Arnold Arsolon, representative of 2nd Runner-up
the Aboitiz Foundation, Wennie Santander of DAPREA, 3rd Runner-up Raul Cajegas of
hosted the annual “Davao Light’s Four other DAPREA, Davao Light VP for Engineering Mark Valencia, 1st
Elektrisyan ng Bayan Elektrisyan ng Bayan electricians also Runner-up Dickie Anas or UEMD, 4th Runner-up Marlon Ortiz
Awards last December award is a way to express received an award of PUSEA, consolation prize winner Normito Tuquib of DEPA and
18, 2018 at the Grand our appreciation and for their exemplary Davao Light Customer Retail and Services Manager Socrates Arce.
Menseng Hotel in gratitude towards the performance. They were
Davao City to recognize electricians for showing Dickie L. Anas of United Association of Davao DAPREA, UEMD,
electricians who have high quality performance Electricians of Metro (IEAD), and Normito and IEADA were
exceptional commitment to the customers and for Davao (UEMD), Wennie U. Tuquib of Davao also recognized and
to their field of work. being a trusted partner T. Santander of Davao Electrical Practitioners given certificates of
of the company. This Private Electricians Association (DEPA). appreciation for the
Electricians who will also encourage other Association (DAPREA), assistance they gave
performed well in electricians to provide Raul C. Cajegas of The winners during the Gawad
2018 were chosen and the level of service DAPREA, and Marlon B. received cash awards, Kalinga House Wiring
recognized in the event. required of them,” Ortiz from PUSEA. and a new set of and the Typhoon Vinta
This is also a venue to Valencia added. electrical tools. aftermath.
strengthen camaraderie The other awardees
with Davao Light’s A total of 332 active who also received a Electricians from
partners in the field, accredited electricians consolation prize were
the electricians and the vied for this year’s Jemmy L. Maniquiz,
different electrician award, which went to Henry A. Esmores, and
associations. Ramonito P. Mijares Alex F. Montilla, who
of Panabo Skilled are all from UEMD,
Mark A. Valencia, Electricians Association Jose A. Valdez Jr. of
Davao Light’s (PUSEA). Mijares stood Integrated Electricians

Davao City Police Office recognizes Davao Light By Chell Ugay
Photo by Fermin Edillon

The Davao City Police Office Best City Mobile Force Company
recognized Davao Light in 2017. Davao City Mayor Sara
and Power Co., Inc. for its Duterte-Carpio awarded the
invaluable support to the police plaque of recognition to Davao
organization during its 117th Light EVP and COO Rodger S.
Service Anniversary last October Velasco. Also in photo (L-R) are
3, 2018. Davao Light’s support to Davao City Police Office Director
the organization was instrumental Alexander Tagum and Police
to the selection of the police office Regional Director XI Marcelo
as Best City Police Office and Morales.

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Corporate News

Christmas carolling the Davao Light way

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. between them and Davao Light over Mighty Steel Corporation.
took caroling to a different level. the years,” said Davao Light AVP for Davao Light Key Account Managers
Customer Services Group Arnold L.
Starting in November 2018, the Arsolon. (KAM) Renzino Respicio, Conrado Cordova
newly-formed Davao Light Christmas Jr. And Floyd Gamad were also part of
Caroling Group visited the offices “The Christmas season is the best the team.
of its contestable customers to sing time to engage with our stakeholders
Christmas carols to the employees. and contestable customers. This is also “We’re happy that the Davao Light
our way to strengthen our relationships team took time to visit our office and
However, unlike the traditional with them,” added Arsolon. sing Christmas Carols to our employees.
caroling where the carolers get I personally would like to thank Davao
something from the people they are What made the caroling more Light for the support they have given
singing to, it was the Davao Light exciting was that even Davao Light over the years. The 24/7 service given by
carolers who brought snacks for its EVP and COO Rodger S. Velasco took KAMs in our operations truly satisfy our
customers. time from his busy schedule to join the customer experience with Davao Light,”
caroling visits. said EDISON L. LU, President and General
“The caroling visit is a way Manager of Julu Enterprises Inc. (Photos
of expressing our gratitude to the Velasco graced the caroling visit at by Renzino Respicio, Heidi Cubarrubia and
contestable customers and the Local the City Hall of Davao and of Panabo. Ruann May Barace)
Government Units within our franchise He was also present during the visit to
for the partnership that was forged two of the biggest industrial companies Photos by Renzino Respicio,
namely, Holcim Philippines, and Davao Heidi Cabarrubia

and Ruann May Barace

TESDA XI recognizes Davao Light for its skills and
development, livelihood and employment programs

The Technical Education for power that would entail By Chell Ugay
and Skills Development construction of new transmission Photo by Joyce Dyan Fulgencio
Authority (TESDA) Region XI and distribution lines.
has once again recognized Davao PARTNERS IN HELPING THE COMMUNITY. Davao Light Vice
Light and Power Co., Inc. and the Thus, capacitating TESDA President for Engineering Mark Valencia together with Davao Light
Aboitiz Foundation for being its with the right resources and skills Community Relations Manager Fermin Edillon receive the award
active partners in developing local required as well as build their from TESDA XI Regional Director Lorenzo G. Macapili during the
communities. This is through capability will make them more 2018 Provincial Kabalikat Award.
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that was awarded during the recently Program.
held 2018 Provincial Kabalikat Award
of TESDA XI. Other projects that are
also in partnership with TESDA
Project Basic Lineman’s Training XI are Project B.E.S.T. or Basic
Center of Mindanao or BELT.CoM is Electrician Skills Training, a
one of the projects of Davao Light community-based skills training
and Aboitiz Foundation that is in that produces National Certified
partnership with TESDA XI. Project (NC2) electricians for those taking
BELT.COM aims to increase the pool up Electrical Installation and
of qualified linemen that will help Maintenance (EIM) Course, and
address the shortage of qualified Project e.Lab (electrical laboratory),
and certified linemen in the power a training facility for public high
industry. In Davao City alone, the schools that will be used for higher
demand for skilled linemen is very level skills training to produce NC3
high with the increasing demand electricians.

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Davao Light, NGCP team up to promote electrical safety

ELECTRICITY THEFT. Engr. Leo Apalisoc of Davao Light’s Revenue BARANGAYAN.An information drive campaign was given by Davao Light
Protection Department gives an orientation about R.A. 7832 or the and NGCP to Barangay Bato and Mulig in Toril, Davao City and to Gredu,
act penalizing the pilferage of electricity and theft of electric power Panabo City. The barangayan is an avenue to educate the residents about
transmission lines/materials to the participants during the Barangayan the dangers of being near to transmission towers and power lines as well
in Brgy. Gredu, Panabo City. as orient them about the consequences of electricity theft.

Chell Ugay and strengthen awareness on Environment Department Communications and
electrical safety. (OSSHED) Manager Engr. Public Affairs Officer
To address the increasing Edelito Fernandez together Michael Ligalig, explained
cases of electrocution and Representatives from with OSSHED Supervisor Dante to the residents the
electric shocks due to lack the two organizations visited Borinaga talked about electrical dangers of being near high
of awareness on the dangers of barangays Bato and Mulig in safety in areas where there are voltage power lines and
overhead power lines, Davao Toril, Davao City and Gredu in overhead power lines, while transmission towers.
Light and Power Co., Inc. and Panabo City. These areas were Revenue Protection Department
the National Grid Corporation of targeted due to the presence of Supervisor Engr. Leo Apalisoc The event has also
the Philippines (NGCP) teamed high voltage power lines and talked about electricity theft. been an avenue for residents
up to visit barangays to promote transmission towers there. to raise their concerns and
Representatives from the queries about the services of
Davao Light Occupational NGCP, headed by Corporate Davao Light and the NGCP.
Security, Safety, Health and

Davao Light holds Kuryentalks
for Panabo entrepreneurs

Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. Department of Energy Assistant
in partnership with the City Secretary Engr. Redentor Delola also
Government of Panabo held graced the event to talk about the
a Kuryentalks during an Orientation power situation in Mindanao and the
Forum to Panabo City’s entrepreneurs implementation of the Wholesale
last October 17, 2018. Electricity Spot Market.

The event, dubbed “Empowering Davao Light will continue
Entrepreneurs Orientation Forum” is to conduct power forums through
an initiative of the City Government Kuryentalks with its stakeholders
of Panabo in partnership with Davao to keep them abreast of important
Light and the Department of Trade and information and updates about Davao
Industry XI. Light.

By Ruann Barace Davao Light Panabo Branch
Manager Paul Michael Cazar presented
to the entrepreneurs how the electric
utility strategically addresses the
increasing demand for power in Panabo
City.

Partnership. Panabo City Councilor Dizon Namuag (rightmost) turns over the Plaque of
Appreciation to Davao Light Panabo Manager Paul Michael Cazar (2nd from right) for
being its partner in holding the Orientation Forum for the Panabo local entrepreneurs.
The event is part of the celebration of Panabo City’s Binulig Festival. Also in photo (L-R)

are PESO Manager Cherelle Espinosa, City Information Officer Michael Resueño, and
Davao Light AVP for Reputation Enhancement Rossano Luga.

Empowering Mindanao. Department of Energy Asst. Secretary Engr. Redentor Delola
updates local entrepreneurs on the current Mindanao power situation and the
implementation of policies and programs to address the ever growing demand for
electricity in Mindanao.
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Davao Light launches first Construction Workers’ Day

A day with the Construction Workers. Construction workers from across Davao Light’s franchise area convened to attend the first ever Construction Workers’
Day last September 30, 2018 at the Davao City Recreation Center. Davao Light’s EVP & COO Rodger Velasco, Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta and Councilor
Diosdado Mahipus were present to witness the event. Also in attendance were Davao Light Assistant Vice President for Reputation Enhancement Department
Rossano Luga, Safety Officer Edelito Fernandez, Public Safety and Security Command Center Head Gen. Benito de Leon and guests from the Office of the
Building Official, Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers, Department of Labor and Employment, and Southern Philippines Medical Center Burn Center.

By Ruann May Barace “We would like to thank the City Center Burn Unit, Henjie Gatdula of the
Photo by Lovelle Liwanag Mayor Sara Duterte for the support along Department of Labor and Employment
with all the other Davao City government (DOLE) Region XI, Engr. Cirinia Grace
As construction boom spreads over offices and organizations who have Catubig and Engr. Alfredo Jose Bolotaolo
the Davao Light & Power Co. Inc.’s partnered with us in this endeavor,” he of the Office of the Building Official
franchise, more and more construction added. and Engr. Eleno Bahinting, President
workers expose themselves to the hazards of of the Institute of Integrated Electrical
working near the company’s power lines. City Councilor Mabel Sunga- Engineers (IIEE) gave a talk on the
Acosta, Peace and Order and Public dangers of working near power lines,
To address this concern, Davao Light Safety Committee Chair, volunteered basic rights of the workers, National
partnered with the City Government of to sponsor a resolution after she was Building Code and electrical safety near
Davao in heightening safety awareness informed of the recent developments. overhead power lines, respectively.
among construction workers through its first The resolution seeks to improve the
Construction Workers’ Day last September safety of construction workers while Also present to witness the event
30 held at the Davao City Recreation Center working near high voltage wires. Acosta was Gen. Benito De Leon (ret.), Head of
[formerly known as Almendras Gym], Quimpo also led the oath taking to observe safety the Public Safety and Security Command
Boulevard. consciousness while at work. Center.

About 350 construction workers Councilor Diosdado Angelo Mahipus Davao Light has also partnered
from across Davao Light’s franchise area Sr., who heads the Committee on Energy, with the City Administration, National
participated in the half day event. other hand, reminded construction Grid Corporation of the Philippines,
workers to take extra precautions while Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers,
Davao Light EVP and COO Rodger working. and the Davao Constructors Association
Velasco welcomed the participants. “The to make the event even more successful.
main point of the Construction Workers’ Day The other resource persons during
is to help you to be always safe while working the event were Dr. Rizal Aportadera,
near power lines or when using electricity in Head of the Southern Philippines Medical
the construction site,” said Velasco.

Holy Cross of Davao College wins 1st place in Davao Light Video Contest

The video entry entitled Awards were given to the top 3 Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku, College, Gabriel Taborin
Assignment from the Holy videos and consolation prizes Ingat from the Ateneo de College of Davao Inc., Holy
Cross of Davao College to the top seven videos. Special Davao University, Game Cross College of Calinan and
won first place in this year’s awards were also given to the Over from the University of University of Southeastern
short video-making contest of Best Actress, Actor, and Poster. Southeastern Philippines Philippines.
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc., - Sto. Tomas, and Untitled
a subsidiary of the AboitizPower. Taking the second and from the Philippine Women’s Davao Light’s EVP and
This year’s theme is Alamin third spots in this year’s College. These winners COO Rodger S. Velasco and AVP
ang Dapat Gawin, Kaligtasan ay contest are the University received P5,000 each. for Reputation Enhancement
Siguraduhin: Overhead Powerline of Mindanao for their video Rossano Luga together with
Safety, which is aimed at entitled Dong and Kapitan Aside from these some executives and managers,
amplifying the public’s awareness Flush from the University schools, there were also as well as AboitizPower AVP
on overhead powerline safety. of Immaculate Conception entries from the Christian for Corporate Branding and
- Senior High School, Colleges of Southeast Asia, Communications Wilfredo
A total of 33 entries from respectively. The top 3 winners Davao del Norte State Rodolfo, attended the event.
various universities and colleges won P15,000, P25,000 and
within the Davao Light franchise P45,000.
were submitted for this year’s
contest. Meanwhile, the top seven
video entries were Shockpoint!
The awarding ceremony was from UM - Senior High School,
held at the Davao Light Admin Tabanog from UM, Downed
Office in C. Bangoy Sr. Street, Powerline from Jose Maria
Davao City last December 15. College, Call the Experts from

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Corporate Social Responsibility

By Jesrel Jamito
Photos by Ebejun Relavo

Christm s Balamban Enerzone Corporation Despite the heat of the sun,
Outreach: brought early Christmas cheer the students patiently waited for the
AP DU gives back to the students of Gregoria program to begin and the moment
Milan Memorial Elementary School in Jollibee showed up, their faces showed
Barangay Cantu-od, Balamban, Cebu that it was worth the wait.
last December 15.
School principal Rey Neilsor
BEZ Operations manager Gonzalez thanked BEZ for the early
Reymund C. Villar spearheaded the Christmas gifts that the school
Christmas Outreach Program together children received, and for bringing
with the BEZ team. Christmas cheer early to the school.

Kids of Balay Gift-giving to the children of Balay Dangupan. Children of Balay
Dangupan Dangupan receive presents from Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. during
receive gifts the gift-giving activity of Davao Light dubbed as Kaibigan Gives Back.
from Davao
Light employees

By Chell Ugay Light in partnership with the Aboitiz “In this time of the year where
Foundation. we give most emphasis to the value of
Most children get to unwrap their sharing and giving, it is also the best
presents on Christmas day “Because of your help, we are not time to remind them that we are here for
together with their parents. Sadly, losing hope. One day, who knows, the them. Sometimes we just have to let them
not every child gets to experience this. children of Balay Dangupan will be able know that other people care for them,”
to finish school and work, probably even said Socrates Arce, Davao Light CRSD
Volunteer-employees of Davao Light in Davao Light, when that day comes, Manager.
and Power Co., Inc. under the Customer we can do the same thing you do, share
Services and Retail Department (CRSD) blessings to other children,” said one of Balay Dangupan is a government
became Santas for a day and made the the kids in Balay Dangupan during her facility of Davao City Local Government
Christmas season more special to the thank you message. Unit that takes care of children in need of
children of Balay Dangupan. special protection.
Tears welled up in the eyes of the
The gift-giving, dubbed as Kaibigan employees and the room was filled with
Gives Back, is an annual activity of Davao emotions.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Gift giving

By Ruann May Barace
Photo by Joel Deguito

Children from the Child Care
Care Center in Barangay
Tagpore, Panabo City could not
be happier after receiving Christmas
gifts from Davao Light and Power
Company. A total of 62 children aged 2
to 5 received toys, clothes and school
suppliers during the event held last
December 20, 2018 The gift giving
is in partnership with the City of
Panabo under the City Social Welfare
Department and the Department of
Social Welfare and Development.

VECO Kaibigans spread Christmas
cheer to kids in City of Naga
By Judith D. Ocaña

A VECO Kaibigan prepares the food Children of families who are living at the VECO Kaibigans spread the Christmas
for one of the participants of the Pasko Naga Central School evacuation center cheer last December 8 to children who
sa Kabataan at the City of Naga last were treated to an early Christmas treat have been displaced by the landslide in
December 8. last December 8 thru VECO’s Pasko sa the City of Naga and who are now living
Kabataan. The children beneficiaries with their families at the Naga Central
received gifts, school supplies and new School evacuation center.
slippers from VECO Kaibigans.

More than a hundred here in the City of Naga because a backpack filled with school of Cebu, Mandaue, Talisay,
employees of the we want to bring happiness supplies from VECO. Naga and four municipalities
Visayan Electric to all the kids who have been of the greater part of Metro
Company trooped to the City displaced because of the Irene Desquitado, a VECO Cebu -- Liloan, Consolacion,
of Naga for the 9th Pasko sa landslide. The relief operations Kaibigan who has never missed Minglanilla and San Fernando.
Kabataan last December 8. The we conducted last September joining the Pasko sa Kabataan,
annual event aims to spread the inspired us to come back and said Christmas becomes more Since its establishment
Christmas spirit to children. do more,” Quennie Bronce, fulfilling when you make in February 25, 1905, VECO
head of VECO’s Reputation someone else happy. “At least, has been a partner in Cebu’s
A total of 108 kids from Enhancement Department said. in our own little way and thru progress by advancing business
different barangays in the sharing a little of our time, we and communities. The non-
City of Naga enjoyed the early The children were treated made these kids happy,” she energy community outreach
Christmas treat from the VECO to different games, face said. “What made this year programs of VECO promote
Kaibigans. These kids belong painting and food stations different is that these kids education, environment and
to families who are temporarily that served ice cream, cotton witnessed a traumatic event. To community development
taking shelter at the Naga candy, popcorn and french some, this must be their first within its franchise area and
Central School after the areas fries. The party got even more time to celebrate Christmas are geared toward guiding the
where they lived were declared exciting with the presence of a in an evacuation center,” she youth, the future movers of our
geohazards following the magician, clowns and a dance added. nation.
landslide last September. performance from Jollibee. The
kids also went home with a VECO is the second
“VECO chose to hold its Christmas gift, new slippers and largest electric utility in the
Pasko sa Kabataan this year Philippines. It serves the cities

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Aboitiz Power continues to energize Marawi

“We will always be there to lend
a hand to Marawi. It is our
commitment.
”
One of the donated transformers from Davao Light and Power
Company provides electricity and light at the Sarimanok Tent City,
one of the temporary shelters for affected Marawi residents in
Marawi City.

MARAWI CITY—For Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative (LASURECO) general manager
the second time, Nordjiana Dipatuan-Ducol (back from camera) receive the PhP
Aboitiz Equity 1.9 million donation of electrical equipment from Davao Light
Ventures and AboitizPower and Power Company officers Mark Valencia, vice president for
subsidiary Davao Light engineering; and Rossano Luga, assistant vice president for
and Power Company Inc. reputation enhancement during the “Kawiyagan - Biyaya ng
(DLPC) donated electrical Pagbabago” ceremonies in Barangay Sagonsongan, Marawi City on
equipment worth PhP Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Looking are Sabin Aboitiz (center, in red)
1.9 million to Lanao Del chief operating officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures stands with Task
Sur Electric Cooperative Force Bangon Marawi Chief Eduardo del Rosario.
(LASURECO) to help restore Distribution transformers donated by AboitizPower to Lanao del
power to the battle-scarred Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO).
city of Marawi.
“The first step to Aboitiz Group, with Aboitiz Datu said LASURECO
DLPC Vice President for reconstruction is bringing back Equity Ventures Chief Operating also used the distribution
Engineering Mark Valencia electricity,” he said. Officer Sabin Aboitiz leading the transformers to light up all the
and Assistant Vice President turnover of which. temporary shelter camps in
for Reputation Enhancement The Aboitiz Group has Barangays Sagonsongan and
Rossano Luga turned over donated transformers, electric “The Aboitiz Group is Sarimanok.
the equipment to LASURECO poles, wirings, and supplies committed to always lending
General Manager Nordjiana worth P5.6 million to the a helping hand to our fellow “The donation was timely.
Dipatuan-Ducol during electric cooperative in two Filipinos who are in need of It brought back electricity
the “Kawyagan - Biyaya ng tranches. The first was on prompt assistance. At the to the transitional shelters
Pagbabago” ceremonies in February 12, 2018 worth PhP heart of the support we give and normalcy to the affected
Barangay Sogonsongan, 3.7 million while the remaining and driven by the value of residents,” he said.
Marawi City on November 8, PhP 1.9 million is already responsibility, we made sure
2018. covered by a memorandum of that our programs were the kind The Aboitiz group also
agreement between DLPC and of assistance that would make a launched an agri-micro-
“We will always be there LASURECO. significant impact on the lives entrepreneurship program
to lend a hand to Marawi. of displaced Maranaos,” Aboitiz for corn farmers, bakery
It is our commitment,” Some 200 affected residents said. construction, baking equipment
Valencia said. witnessed the ceremony at donations that came with
the temporary shelter camp “We are very honored capacity building trainings as
Meanwhile, Task Force in Barangay Sagonsongan in to be one of those who have well as hollow block-making
Bangon Marawi Chief Marawi City. been there from the start, kits.
Eduardo del Rosario said the contributing what we can in
donation plays an important The five-month armed the first steps of rehabilitating Republic Cement Services
role in rebuilding the city. conflict between the Philippine Marawi and helping Maranaos Inc. President Nabil Francis
military and Daesh-inspired get back on their feet,” he added. also turned over 1,000 bags of
militants left a huge part of concrete to Task Force Bangon
Marawi’s electric grid damaged LASURECO Operations Marawi.
or destroyed, rendering the city Chief Abdul Aziz Datu said the
powerless for months. first donation of distribution
transformers were able to re-
The donations for energize 42 out of 92 barangays
electrification are part of a in Marawi City.
bigger form of help from the

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TESDA XI, Davao Light develop Corporate SocCiaolrRpeosrpaotensNibeiwlisty

skilled linemen through
Project BELT.COM
NEWLY REFURBISHED EIM LABORATORY. Hon. Mayor Sara Duterte of
Davao City led the ribbon cutting of the newly refurbished Electrical Installation
and Maintenance (EIM) laboratory at the TESDA XI Regional Training Center
last October 26, 2018. In photo are (L-R) TESDA Regional Director Engr. Lorenzo
Macapili, Hon. Mayor Sara Duterte, Department of Energy Asst. Secretary Engr.
Redentor Delola, AboitizPower Distribution Group’s Anton Mari Perdices, TESDA
OIC Director General and Secretary Rossana Urdaneta and Davao Light EVP and
COO Engr. Rodger Velasco.

PROJECT BELT.COM. The Basic Electrical Lineman’s Training Center in
Mindanao or Project BELT.CoM, which is the first in Mindanao, was officially
launched last October 26 through a ceremonial ribbon cutting led by Davao City’s
Hon. Mayor Sara Duterte. Also in photo (L-R) are TESDA Regional Director Engr.
Lorenzo Macapili, Davao Light EVP and COO Engr. Rodger Velasco, Department
of Energy Asst. Secretary Engr. Redentor Delola and AboitizPower Distribution
Group’s Anton Mari Perdices.

TURNOVER OF SYMBOLIC KEY OF RESPONSIBILITY (L-R) Davao Light EVP and COO
Engr. Rodger Velasco and AboitizPower Distribution Group’s Anton Mari Perdices turn over
the key of responsibility to TESDA OIC Director General and Secretary Rossana Urdaneta to

symbolize the formal turnover of the Basic Electrical Lineman’s Training Center in Mindanao or
Project BELT.CoM. Witnessing the event are Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, TESDA Regional
Director Engr. Lorenzo Macapili, and Department of Energy Asst. Secretary Engr. Redentor
Delola and Brgy. Captain of Tibungco Merjade Calvo.

In a bid to address the to increase the number of to give better-quality training Project BELT.CoM is expected
shortage of qualified qualified linemen in the to those who wish to become to provide an alternative
workers in the power region as well as in the rest of certified linemen and certified source of workers for all power
industry, Davao Light and Mindanao. electricians and professionalize distribution utilities, not just
Power Co. In partnership with the lineman training program Davao Light.
the Technical Education and With the increasing in the region,” said Davao City’s
Skills Development Authority demand for power entailing Hon. Mayor Sara Duterte, who On November 27, 2017,
in Davao Region (TESDA XI) the construction of new led the turnover ceremony of Davao Light and TESDA kicked
aims to develop skilled linemen transmission and distribution the Project BELT.CoM. off the pilot run for Project
through its first Basic Electrical lines, the need for skilled BELT.CoM where it initially
Lineman’s Training Center in linemen is already quite high Also present to grace the produced eight certified
Mindanao or Project BELT.CoM. in Davao City alone. event were TESDA OIC Director linemen. These linemen received
General and Secretary Rossana a National II certificate from
Davao Light, an Perdices said they have Urdaneta, TESDA Regional TESDA, which means they have
AboitizPower subsidiary, in seen the need to align with Director Engr. Lorenzo Macapili, demonstrated competence in all
partnership with the Aboitiz the Davao City government’s Department of Energy Asst. aspects of their work.
Foundation, formally turned thrust toward sustainable Secretary Engr. Redentor Delola
over the facility to the TESDA development by contributing and Davao Light EVP and COO Aside from Project BELT.
XI in Davao Region last October to one of its priority Engr. Rodger Velasco. CoM, Davao Light has also
26, 2018. development areas, poverty partnered with TESDA XI for the
alleviation. Among the components refurbishment of its Electrical
“Project BELT.CoM or of the project is building and Installation and Maintenance
Basic Electrical Lineman “Allow me to extend enhancing the capacity of (EIM) laboratory, which aims
Training Center of Mindanao my sincere appreciation TESDA to conduct its own to create a more conducive
is an illustration of a strong to Davao LIght and Power lineman training programs. learning environment for
collaboration of the private and Company, Inc. and the electricians vying for the higher
public sectors,” said Anton Mari Aboitiz Foundation Inc. TESDA has already level NC III certification. (By
Perdices of the AboitizPower for partnering with TESDA professionalized and Ruann Barace and Chell Ugay/
Distribution Group during the Region XI in establishing standardized its training Photo by Lovelle Liwanag)
turnover ceremony at the TESDA the new technical training program for linemen so that it
XI Regional Training Center in facilities, with the Basic can be used all over the country.
Davao City. Electrical Lineman Center
being the first of its kind. The Furthermore, the project
The training facility aims new facilities will enable us is seen to help produce skilled
manpower for overseas work.

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A new playground

for Balay Dangupan

By Chell Ugay
Photo by Sherilyn Puno

Balay Dangupan, a In photo (2nd Intervention Center-
crisis intervention from left) are Davao Balay Dangupan
facility of the Davao Light Community Glenda D. Espada, and
City government that Relations Manager other representatives.
serves as a temporary Fermin Edillon,
substitute home for Committee Chair Davao Light
children, received a on Social Services hopes that having
playground facility from Councilor Victorio U. a playground will
Davao Light and Power Advincula Jr., CSSDO help create a fun and
Company in partnership Head Maria Luisa relaxed environment
with the Aboitiz Bermudo, (4th from for the children as well
Foundation during its right) CSSDO Asst. as promote a positive
24th anniversary last Department Head well-being for them.
September 21, 2018. Marilyn D. Agonia, (3rd
from right) Head Crisis

Davao Light
energizes purok
in Barangay Talomo

By Ross Luga
Photo by Lovelle Liwanag

Around 700 households purok is now electricity- electricity to urbanized government of Davao City and
from Purok San Vicente ready. Present during the communities within its to Davao Light for making all
in Barangay Talomo ceremonial switch-on were franchise that still don’t have these possible. This will surely
now enjoy electricity service Congressman Koko Nograles access to electricity. This is be a brighter Christmas for us as
from Davao Light and Power of PBA Partylist, Davao also a way to avoid illegal we will now enjoy the benefits
Co., just in time before the Light EVP and COO Rodger tapping of power, which is of having an electric service
Christmas celebration. This S. Velasco, Davao Light’s prone to accidents such as connection,” said Brgy. Captain
project is in partnership with Senior Project Engineer fire. Bendor A. Calamba of Brgy.
Congressman Karlo Nograles of for Rural Electrification Talomo.
the 1st District of Davao City. Engr. Charlo Deniega, “We would like to
Davao Light Community express our heartfelt
Davao Light has installed Relations Manager Fermin gratitude to the local
66 poles, free-of-charge, to Edillon, barangay officials
extend service to Purok San and residents of Purok San
Vicente, Brgy. Talomo. Vicente.

Last November 22, a This endeavor is part of
ceremonial switch-on was Davao Light’s aim to provide
conducted to signify that the

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E-LEARNING CENTER. VECO and Aboitiz Foundation turned E-LEARNING CENTER. VECO and Aboitiz Foundation turned over to
over to Labangon Elementary School an e-learning center Labangon Elementary School an e-learning center equipped with iPads, Apple
equipped with iPads, Apple TV and a 50-inch LED TV. The center TV and a 50-inch LED TV. The early Christmas gift to the school is good news
is the second e-learning center that VECO donated to DepED. The to students like Blanch Marie Luage (left) and Hyacinth Mari Ditan (right),
first e-learning center is located in Mabolo Elementary School. who can use the center to enhance their learning experience with the use of
technology.

Labangon school gets e-learning center from VECO

Blanch Marie Luage exciting for students like VECO Chief Labangon Elementary Liloan, Consolacion,
and Hyacinth Mari Blanch and Hyacinth. Operating Officer Anton
Ditan, grade six Last December 4, VECO Mari Perdices urged School. In 2010, VECO Minglanilla and San
students of Labangon and Aboitiz Foundation students and the school
Elementary School, officially turned over to administration to fully donated a three-storey, Fernando.
share the same passion the school a newly-built utilize the facility and
in reading. The two are e-learning center. use it to improve the three-classroom Since 1905, VECO
best friends and are performance of the
vying for honors in their VECO and AFI students. building and in 2017, has been a partner of
graduating class. transformed an old
container van donated Cebu City Schools VECO also upgraded the Cebu’s progress by
Blanch and by Gothong Southern Division Superintendent
Hyacinth believe that Shipping Lines into a Dr. Bianito Dagatan, electrical wiring of the advancing business
reading empowers learning space equipped meanwhile, thanked
them, activates their with iPads, an Apple VECO for always being school. and communities.
imagination and TV and a 50-inch LED a partner in improving
transports them to the TV. The school also the education system The center is the The non- energy
different places they read provided books as their in the country. He
about. counterpart for the also challenged the second e-learning community outreach
project. The e-learning students and the school
The early Christmas center is strategically administration to use the center that VECO and programs of VECO
gifts of the Visayan located under the trees tools given by VECO and
Electric Co. Inc and so the students can AFI to improve academic AFI created for DepEd. are key in promoting
Aboitiz Foundation to enjoy the fresh air while performance.
Labangon Elementary studying. In 2016, VECO and education, environment
School will make reading The e-learning center
and learning all the more is VECO’s third project in AFI also donated an and community

e-learning center to development within

Mabolo Elementary its franchise area.

School. The Corporate Social

VECO is the second Responsibility activities

largest electric utility of VECO are geared

in the Philippines. It toward guiding the

serves the cities of Cebu, youth, the future

Mandaue, Talisay, Naga movers of our nation.

and four municipalities

of the greater part

of Metro Cebu --

VECO rewires Archdiocesan the highlights.
Museum’s Centennial GardeN Last 2012, VECO also

These were the words performance by students VECO also installed cost- maintaining a well- rewired the “Bahay na
expressed by Rev. and community actors efficient lighting fixtures preserved and free Bato” building of the
Fr. Brian C. Brigoli, in the museum garden such as flood lights and from electrical hazard museum.
Director of Archdiocesan area was interrupted by garden lights. heritage building.
Museum of Cebu, during sudden power failure, He added that this VECO is the second
the turnover of the newly followed by an explosion During the turnover project is a big help largest electric utility
rewired Centennial in the circuit breaker. ceremonies, VECO Chief in their preparation in the Philippines. It
Garden last October 22. Fortunately, the incident Operating Officer Anton for the coming 500th serves the cities of Cebu,
did not destroy any of Mari Perdices said VECO anniversary celebration Mandaue, Talisay, Naga
Fr. Brigoli, who is the structures in the is committed to assist the of the arrival of and four municipalities
also the Chairman of garden and no one was archdiocese in keeping its Ferdinand Magellan of the greater part
Cebu Archdiocesan harmed. This prompted buildings and structures and the introduction of Metro Cebu --
Commission for the him to request VECO for safe. of Christianity in the Liloan, Consolacion,
Cultural Heritage of a rewiring project. Philippines wherein the Minglanilla and San
the Church (CACCHC), Fr. Brigoli thanked Archdiocesan Museum Fernando. Since its
recalled an incident Aside from upgrading VECO in their of Cebu will be one of establishment in
last May 25, during the the electrical wiring commitment to help in February 25, 1905, VECO
annual Gabii Sa Kabilin system of the museum’s has been a partner in
celebration, when a stage Centennial Garden, Cebu’s progress by
advancing business and
communities.

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Cobwebs, coffins, Superman and Batman the Trick-or-Treat and Despite the scary ambiance of the office,
bats, creepy while some became the visited the different what dominated more is the teamwork
spiders, and flying baddest villains such as departments to collect and camaraderie among all Kaibigans. (By
ghosts, Davao Light Joker and Maleficent. And candies and other Chell Ugay/Photos by Loreine Macalinao,
and Power Company since it’s the best time goodies. Irene Joy Laud, Catherine Apit, Ruann
was transformed into to scare, most Kaibigans Barace, Joderica Dino, Jeacel Alojado,
everyone’s nightmare – a were dressed up as “fresh Aside from the Brenda Lantaca, Eric Camerino, Patricia
haunted office. from the grave” zombies halloween costumes, part Babas)
with blood and gore all of the Spooky Wednesday
Davao Light over their body. contest was the scariest
Kaibigans took a break and spookiest location.
from their office- The event became Through teamwork, all
appropriate outfits and more exciting in the Kaibigans from Ponciano,
dressed up their best afternoon when the kids Bajada and Panabo put
Halloween costumes of the Kaibigans joined extra effort to decorate
last October 31. Some the fun. Dressed in their their areas.
became their favorite cute and scary costumes,
superheroes like the kids participated in

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The winners of the contests were as follows:

SPOOKIEST AREA BEST DRESSED (Male)
1st Place: CSMD Winner: Mark Lloyd Sardan
2nd Place: Panabo Consolation Prize: Glenn Lopez Sac
3rd Place: RMD
BEST DRESSED (Female)
Consolation Prize: Winner: Luwil Jane Geronimo
1. CRSD Consolation Prize: Ruann May Barace
2. FMD
3. KAM TACUTE AKO WINNERS
4. DSD 1st Place: Arianna Ysabel Layaog
2nd Place: Erin Tadura
3rd Place: John Jacob Laud and Yanna Macalinao

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VECO

Outstanding
Kaibigan Awards 2018

Donning costumes featuring represented the bohemian
different iconic decades, look, CRSD featured the 90s
VECO Kaibigans trooped to rock, among others.
the Oakridge Pavilion for the OK
Awards 2019: Decadence last The OK Awards is held every
November 9. year to recognize outstanding
work by VECO Kaibigans.
Each department showcased The activity is also a way of
the look of the iconic decade showcasing the talents of the
they represent -- RMD came in employees.
1920s glitz and glam, SSC came
in Filipiniana, RED and SEED

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The awardees
that night were:

TEAMWORK - Rodeolympics 2018

Daryl Bonbon, Nino Paolo Cerrado, Johara Villanueva,
Kira Katrina Ma Lubert Singuit Arnulf Santos

Connie Sosas , Ariel Napoleon Navera, Danny Gepega,
Jade Aniceto Gaudencio Roble Ernesto Samonte

Edgar Bardilas, Jey de los Reyes, Rowel Sumalinog,
Jasher Ylaya Ruel Jhon Madelo Arvin Rodriguez

Jurinda Rendon, Jose Renelle Fernandez,
Norilyn Opolentisima Edwin Bahinting

Service Excellence - Responsibility -
Customer Contact Annual CSMD
and Support/Hot’n Sweet Outreach Program
(Hootsuite)
Ray Anthony Gallego, Roy Nunez
Johnnin Medel Bryan Faelnar, Marven Ponce
Ella Ephalyn Tabada Gladys dela Cruz, Kathleen Grace
Merlyn Dionio Sanchez
Jary Sibonghanoy Mark Loie Gonzaga, George Navales
Quennie Bronce Henry Narboada, Vicente Boholano III
Judith Ocana Melfred Cerdena, Jerome Cantindig
Jeffrey Narvios, Raul Leviste
Jemmy Eya

Special Award: Leave for a Life

Integrity - Project Innovation (Breakthrough) Innovation (Improvement) -
Accelerate (Accredited - AYA Substation IEC61850 SCADA CMP Version 2.0
Electricians’ App) Application
Cyrus Sabandal, Gratz Redoble
Abel Torregosa Jun Alonso James Cabangahan, Jonathan Cleofe
Rodolfo Quibuyen Jr Luciano Mercado Jun Alonso, Luciano Mercado Jr.
Daryn Torres Gratz Redoble Mike Gonzales, Ezra Cadiven
Noel Congcong Cyrus Sabandal Eric Mahinay, Christian Indig, Semboy Sebios
Junrey Estoy James Cabangahan

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