In celebration of its 33rd year in the power industry, Alsons Power Group, the power generation arm of the Mindanao-based Alcantara Group, launched its first “We Power with Care Day” on July 11, marked by simultaneous environmental and community development activities across the country.
The day saw the mobilization of over 600 individuals, including Alsons Power employees, community members, and local government partners across sites in Bohol, Iligan, Makati City, Negros Occidental, Sarangani, and Zamboanga, for tree planting, river and coastal cleanups, and school support programs, putting action into the group’s “We Power With Care” brand promise.
“This isn’t just an anniversary event. It is a reflection of who we are and what we stand for. It’s our way of giving back to the communities we serve and bringing to life our brand promise,” said Alsons Power chief executive officer Antonio Miguel B. Alcantara during the kick-off program.
In Zamboanga City, Western Mindanao Power Corp (WMPC) led a coastal cleanup in Sitio Bukana Mala, Bolong, collecting 25 sacks, or 125 kilos, of non-biodegradable waste, with the help of over 75 employees and community volunteers.
In Murcia, Negros Occidental, Bago Hydropower Resources Corp (BHRC) organized a river cleanup in Sitio Balasyang, removing 900 kilos of waste and engaging around 50 local stakeholders.
Mapalad Power Corp (MPC) in Ubay, Bohol planted 150 tree seedlings within the plant’s premises with the help of 100 employees and volunteers from the community and government, supporting reforestation and biodiversity conservation in the area.
In Iligan, Alsons Power Supply Corp (APSC) and MPC Iligan spearheaded a coastal cleanup at Centennial Park in Dalipuga, collecting 110 kilos of recyclable and non-biodegradable waste and mobilizing over 75 volunteers.
Siayan-Zambo River Power Corp (SZPC) conducted a tree planting activity in Barangay Poblacion in Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte, planting 120 narra trees with the support of 100 volunteers.
The Group’s Makati team helped green La Mesa Eco Park through a tree planting activity involving over 32 employees planting 150 seedlings.
In Sarangani, Sarangani Energy Corp (SEC) and Siguil Hydro Corp turned over smart TVs, school bags, and school supplies to more than 500 students from nearby schools. A special book reading session was also held. Earlier in the day, employees from both plants joined a tree planting activity within the SEC premises.
Alsons Power also turned over the community share of the Municipality of Maasim and Barangay Kamanga from the SEC, reinforcing the group’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. The community share forms part of the Department of Energy’s Energy Regulation ER 1-94 program that requires energy companies allocate funds to support local communities. These funds can be used for infrastructure, livelihood, and other local development initiatives.
Under the ER 1-94 program, host communities of power generation facilities are entitled to financial benefits to fund electrification, livelihood, health, and environmental projects.
Founded in 1992, Alsons Power was one of the pioneers in addressing power shortages in Mindanao through its partnership with the National Power Corp under the Northern Mindanao Power Corp. Today, the company operates over 460 megawatts of capacity from a mix of renewable and conventional energy sources.
With a growing pipeline of hydro and solar projects, Alsons Power is actively expanding its renewable energy portfolio, aligned with national goals for cleaner, more sustainable power generation.
Banner photo shows Alcantara (center) leading the kick-off activities