Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., together with Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., launched the Aboitiz Future Leaders Program in Baguio City — its first iteration in North Luzon — providing 12 scholars with financial support, mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences in the technology and creative sectors.
The Baguio rollout reflects the program’s expansion beyond Metro Manila, bringing opportunities closer to more students in underserved areas.
“The program aims to equip scholars with not just academic support, but also values formation and exposure to real-world challenges, helping them build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of purpose,” said Noreen Vicencio, First Vice President and General Manager for Hydro Operations at Aboitiz Renewables. “We hope it inspires them to dream bigger, grow stronger, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.”
Scholars receive a monthly stipend, gadget allowance, and academic incentives, including a bonus for Latin honor graduates. They also have access to board exam support, mentoring, and internship opportunities for holistic development beyond the classroom.
For Ruth Jedidiah Durolfo, a journalism student at the University of the Philippines Baguio, the scholarship helped open new possibilities. “Aside from my family, the Aboitiz Foundation believed in me. They saw our potential long before many of us could see it ourselves,” she shared.
“You represent a new chapter that brings the program’s mission to more communities across the Philippines,” said Aboitiz Foundation’s Impact Lead for Education Jowell Ann Cruz, addressing the pioneer batch in Baguio City. “Your selection reflects your potential, your grit, and the opportunities ahead of you.”
Aboitiz Renewables, the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), operates nine run-of-river hydropower plants across Benguet. Through education and livelihood initiatives, the company continues to support inclusive growth in its host communities, advancing AboitizPower’s mission of Transforming Energy for a Better World.
