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EDC arranges homecomings for employees stranded due to pandemic

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Employees and contractors on the plane that took them to Manila, Ormoc, Davao, Dumaguete and LegazpiEmployees and contractors on the plane that took them to Manila, Ormoc, Davao, Dumaguete and LegazpiMore than 150 employees and contractors of Energy Development Corporation (EDC) found themselves locked down away from home after community quarantine and strict travel restrictions were imposed in parts of the country in mid-March.

EDC employees and contractors often travel to or are temporarily assigned to different sites as part of their work programs.

“With electricity being an essential resource all the more needed now, the company doubled down on its commitment to keep uninterrupted, lifesaving power flowing into the grid, but we also had a duty to keep our plant employees and contractors—our very own front liners—safe and supported,” said Ana Marie Agapinan, EDC’s extrication project team lead. “We also knew that we had to get our stranded personnel home to their families as soon as we would be allowed to.”

Agapinan led a team that was assembled to orchestrate the extrication and return of stranded employees and contractors to their hometowns. Ariel Rogel Ampong, EDC operations excellence support head, was tasked to formulate the transportation plan and movement schedule along with Josephine Ao and Mheryl Espinosa.

“It was truly a concerted effort among several teams in the company,” said Ampong.

The planning brought together representatives from relevant operational units of the company, including security, facilities operations management (FOM) and Dr. Lina Rose Alcances, head of the company’s occupational health and incident management team. The team pivoted and adjusted plans to consider the guidelines of the government’s Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), the requirements of different local government units and other guidelines related to travel.

FOM admin heads Roderick Flores, Jonah Carmen Facturan, Albenya Portia Saw and Eduardo Morales Jr. were tasked to secure the permits, authorizations and clearances necessary for the transport of the stranded personnel. The final number of returnees was reduced to 54 as some had decided to stay in their current site.

The day of return was set for May 25. A 46-seater, twin turboprop aircraft chartered from AirSWIFT originating from Manila flew a total of six legs, all completed within a span of 12 hours. Passengers who alighted in Metro Manila were also brought to their homes in Makati, Mandaluyong, Bulacan, Batangas and Ilocos Sur.

“At the start, the extrication mission seemed impossible given the IATF limitations on physical movement,” said Flores. “However, EDC’s agile way of doing things contributed a lot in facilitating this complex operation.”

Geoscientist Roxanne Atayde was worried for her senior citizen parents in Bulacan at the start of the lockdown.

“I was relieved to know that management was working on an extrication plan while I was also kept very comfortable living in Leyte in the meantime. I am really grateful to EDC for their genuine concern for the welfare of their employees,” she said.

Neil John Escalera, an operations and maintenance resource support engineer sent to EDC’s geothermal facility in Valencia, Negros Oriental, said: “I was worried… since I was not with my family during this time of crisis. Fortunately, the company did not let us feel alone in this battle. They constantly communicated with us and let us know of their plans to return us home safely.”

“Throughout this pandemic we have been guided by our Lopez Values, in particular the value of employee welfare and wellness which has been at the top of our list since the pandemic started, and this extrication project and all the teamwork it inspired demonstrated that,” said Miguel de Vera, EDC sponsor of the extrication project.

He added: “For EDC to be able to fulfill its mission… and, at the same time, be able to support, care for and keep its people safe through this tough time—I don’t think we could have asked for more.”

(Story/Photos by: Frances Ariola)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

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More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

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Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

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‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

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Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

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ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

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ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

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Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

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Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

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‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

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ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

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‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:998

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

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ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

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Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

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Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

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For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

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New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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