Support for Bataan’s future engineers. (L to R) Iskolar ng Bataan coordinator Ramon Cañas, Bataan Governor Joet Garcia, AboitizPower GMEC-GNPD Vice President for Corporate Services Andrea Madrid, and Vice Governor Cris Garcia hold the ceremonial check representing AboitizPower’s ₱2 million educational grant for 200 local engineering students during the turnover ceremony at The Bunker on April 29, 2026.
Balanga City, Bataan — AboitizPower has strengthened its commitment to education and youth development in Bataan after granting ₱2 million worth of financial assistance to 200 engineering students under the provincial government’s Iskolar ng Bataan program.
The assistance was distributed through AboitizPower’s private limited partnerships, GNPower Mariveles Energy Center (GMEC) and GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co. (GNPD), during a ceremonial turnover held at The Bunker on April 29, 2026.
The beneficiaries are engineering students currently enrolled at Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), with the grant aimed at helping ease their academic expenses and supporting their pursuit of engineering careers.
The ₱2 million allocation represents the first tranche of AboitizPower’s ₱10 million educational commitment announced last year. Under the partnership agreement, the company will provide ₱2 million annually over the next five years to sustain financial support for qualified scholars.
Bataan Governor Joet Garcia and Vice Governor Cris Garcia formally received the ceremonial check from Andrea Madrid, Vice President for Corporate Services of AboitizPower GMEC-GNPD. Also present during the event was Iskolar ng Bataan coordinator Ramon Cañas.
AboitizPower GMEC-GNPD VP for CSV Andrea Madrid, Bataan Governor Joet Garcia, and Vice Governor Cris Garcia pose for a photo. (Photos courtesy of Bataan PIO)
Andrea Madrid emphasized that the initiative reflects the company’s broader commitment to community development beyond energy generation.
“Our partnership with Bataan goes beyond generating energy. It is about fueling the dreams of the community we serve,” Madrid said. “Through this partnership with the Iskolar ng Bataan program, we want to give these bright engineering students the peace of mind to focus on their studies and reach their full potential.”
Bataan Governor Joet Garcia (6th from left), Vice Governor Cris Garcia (7th from left), AboitizPower GMEC-GNPD VP for CSV Andrea Madrid (8th from left), and AboitizPower GMEC-GNPD CSR Program Supervisor Abigail Jacinto (4th from left) pose with some of the BPSU engineering scholars under the Iskolar ng Bataan program. (Photos courtesy of Bataan PIO)
Governor Garcia likewise lauded the company for supporting the province’s educational initiatives and investing in the future of Bataan youth.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to AboitizPower for their steadfast commitment to our province, particularly in the academic sector,” Garcia said in a statement. “This contribution significantly advances our mission to give our youth access to high-quality, inclusive learning opportunities.”
The partnership between AboitizPower and the Provincial Government of Bataan underscores continuing efforts to strengthen access to quality education while developing future professionals who can contribute to the province’s economic and industrial growth.