Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) has rolled out a series of measures across its operations to mitigate the impact of the ongoing national energy emergency on its workforce, partners, and the public.

The actions follow President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency on March 24, citing risks to fuel supply and power stability amid tensions in the Persian Gulf.

AIC President and Chief Executive Officer Cosette V. Canilao said the company is introducing initiatives to help manage rising fuel costs affecting daily commutes and expenses.

“As fuel prices continue to rise, we at Aboitiz InfraCapital recognize the impact this has on daily commutes and overall expenses. In response, we are introducing initiatives to help ease this burden while ensuring we continue to deliver as one organization,” she said.

AIC said it has revised hybrid work arrangements for its corporate offices and water business units to three days onsite and two days remote, in line with the government’s support for flexible work schemes.

Its unit LIMA Water Corporation has provided a nearby staffhouse for operations personnel, while Apo Agua Infrastructura Inc. has transitioned to fully online transactions for suppliers and contractors to reduce travel and fuel consumption.

At Mactan-Cebu International Airport, AIC has expanded passenger support with the opening of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Facilitation Center in Terminal 2.

The facility, developed with the Department of Migrant Workers and Cebu Pacific, provides assistance to OFWs returning from the Middle East, including Overseas Employment Certification processing.

AIC said it is intensifying energy efficiency efforts across its operations to sustain service delivery while reducing fuel use. Offices in Makati City and facilities in Lapu-Lapu City have implemented scheduled shutdowns of lighting and air-conditioning systems.

At its airports, including Bohol-Panglao International Airport and Laguindingan International Airport, AIC said energy-efficient designs, solar installations, and gate electrification systems are being used to manage consumption and reduce emissions.

LIMA Water is also using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system to monitor and optimize power use in real time. AIC said the measures aim to maintain stable and efficient operations despite supply uncertainties.

The company added that its airports participated in the 20th Earth Hour 2026 on March 28, contributing to a reported 145.43-megawatt reduction in electricity demand nationwide.

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