Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, is rolling out operational and workforce measures to cushion the impact of the country’s newly declared energy emergency, as rising fuel costs threaten mobility, supply chains, and day-to-day expenses.
The move follows the declaration by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s on March 24 of a national energy emergency, triggered by escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf and the resulting risks to global fuel supply.
For infrastructure operators like AIC, the disruption underscores the need for continuity strategies that balance cost control with service delivery.
“AIC recognizes the strain that higher fuel prices place on daily commutes and household budgets,” said President and CEO Cosette V. Canilao. “Our response is designed to ease this burden while ensuring seamless operations across our businesses.”
Central to AIC’s response is a recalibrated hybrid work setup. Corporate teams and water business units—including Apo Agua Infrastrutura, Inc. and LIMA Water Corporation—have shifted to a three-day onsite, two-day remote arrangement.
The adjustment aligns with Malacañang’s support for flexible work schemes as a private-sector response to the crisis.
Operational support measures are also being localized. At LIMA Estate in Batangas, AIC has made nearby staff housing available for water operations personnel, reducing commuting costs and potential disruptions.
Beyond internal adjustments, AIC is extending support to stakeholders. At Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the company is sustaining passenger service enhancements despite the challenging environment.
These include the rollout of an in-terminal Department of Migrant Workers Overseas Filipino Workers Facilitation Center, complementing the airport’s upgraded Level 2 Airport Customer Experience Certification.
Taken together, AIC’s measures reflect a broader trend among Philippine conglomerates: proactively adapting operations to mitigate external shocks while maintaining service reliability.
