Renewable energy solutions provider SN Aboitiz Power-Magat (SNAP-Magat) has stepped up its relief efforts to assist host and neighboring communities severely impacted by five major storms that recently devastated Cagayan Valley and much of Northern Luzon.
In response to Typhoon Kristine, SNAP-Magat delivered relief packs to its host municipality, the local government unit (LGU) of Ramon, Isabela. The neighboring LGU of Roxas, Isabela, also received similar aid following the damage caused by Typhoon Marce.
When Typhoon Nika struck, SNAP-Magat swiftly provided support to Ramon and, shortly after Typhoon Ofel made landfall, the company extended aid to the provincial LGU of Isabela.
The relief efforts included the distribution of essential supplies such as food, water, and medical aid to help the most vulnerable communities recover from the devastating impacts of the storms.
Prior to the arrival of Typhoon Pepito, the fifth storm to affect the region, SNAP-Magat took proactive measures by turning over relief goods to the provincial LGU of Cagayan on November 17. This initiative, carried out in partnership with local government units and disaster response teams, ensured that aid reached even the most remote and hard-to-reach areas.
Further extending its support, SNAP-Magat also provided relief assistance to the LGU of Alfonso Lista, Ifugao on November 18, the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya on November 21, and Ifugao on November 25, ensuring that affected communities received the help they needed in the aftermath of the storm.
As of today, SNAP-Magat has delivered a total of 1,857 relief packs, valued at approximately PhP1.9 million, to communities in Ifugao, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Cagayan.
Isabela Governor Rodolfo Albano expressed his heartfelt appreciation in a letter received by SNAP-Magat, commending the company’s steadfast support during times of crisis. “SNAP-Magat’s response and generosity have been invaluable in providing much-needed assistance to those in need,” said Governor Albano.
Joseph Yu, SNAP’s President and CEO, emphasized the significance of these efforts, stating, “These relief operations, along with the employee volunteerism involved, reflect SNAP’s core values of social responsibility. Our SNAP-Magat team has worked tirelessly, overcoming their own challenges, to extend a helping hand to others.”
SNAP-Magat does not own, manage, or operate the Magat Dam and its re-regulating facilities in Isabela. The company acquired the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant in 2007 following a successful privatization bid. However, the ownership, management, and operations of the Magat Dam, including all non-power components such as dams, reservoirs, and spillways, remain under the control of the government through the National Irrigation Administration (NIA).
