There are four key programs on which Aboitiz focuses its CSR initiatives: education, enterprise development, environment, and health and well-being. They also follow seven parameters, which include addressing a community need, creating a competitive advantage for business units, encouraging skills training and capacity building, and encouraging volunteerism. In 2015, the Group’s CSR programs were able to make a positive impact on the lives of half a million beneficiaries thanks to an investment of over 400 million pesos.

In aiming to achieve universal public education, the Aboitiz BetterWorld schools program was established with the promise of creating a better learning environment for Filipino students. Under this, the Foundation is helping to provide kindergarten classrooms, build and repair regular classrooms, teacher skills training and much-needed scholarships, as well as financial assistance to deserving students. Additionally, it continues to develop special science elementary schools (SSES) and technical-vocational high schools. With such a comprehensive approach, the Aboitiz Group has been cited by the Philippines’ Department of Education as its biggest private partner in public education in the country.