Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) began 2026 with several milestones and international recognitions across its businesses, highlighting the strength of the Aboitiz Group’s diversified operations and its focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
The company reported key achievements across its main sectors: power, banking and financial services, infrastructure, industrial and real estate, food and beverage, and construction. These developments support economic growth in the Philippines while expanding the group’s regional presence.
One major development was the turnover of the 797-megawatt Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plant Complex in Laguna to a consortium led by Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of AboitizPower. The facility, particularly its pumped-storage units, helps stabilize the Luzon power grid by storing electricity and supplying power during peak demand. It also supports the country’s shift toward renewable energy.
AboitizPower’s renewable energy platform also gained regional recognition during the Asian Power Awards. Aboitiz Renewables was named Independent Power Producer of the Year, while the SN Aboitiz Power Group received awards for innovations in information technology and power technology. Several renewable energy facilities under the group were also recognized by the Department of Energy and the Safety and Health Association of the Philippine Energy Sector for maintaining strong workplace safety standards.
In the financial services sector, Union Bank of the Philippines earned regional recognition after ranking 140th in the TIME–Statista 2026 Asia-Pacific’s 500 Best Companies list. The ranking measures companies based on revenue growth, employee satisfaction, and environmental, social, and governance transparency.
UnionBank also ranked 37th in employee satisfaction, reflecting the bank’s continued focus on digital innovation, workforce development, and building a strong organizational culture.
