Pilmico Foods Corporation (Pilmico), in partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), held a Memorandum of Agreement signing ceremony to formalize an agreement to distribute Pilmico livelihood kits to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) in Kalibo, Aklan and Barobo, Surigao Del Sur. This initiative, which has been ongoing since 2017, aims to empower ARBOs by providing livelihood opportunities that enhance their skills and create sustainable sources of income for the beneficiaries.

Pilmico Livelihood Program MoA Signing Ceremony at DAR Kalibo, Aklan together with DAR and ARBO heads
Mr. Leo Perucho, Engr. Nora L. Dela Rosa, Greg Canoy – Pilmico Corporate Socal Responsibility Supervisor, Ma. Teresa C. Valencia, Engr. Ernesto Anino, and Ma. Jenelyn R. Remetio.

On January 31, Pilmico distributed egg machines, that enable beneficiaries to sell fresh eggs to customers, and bakery kits supporting the production and sale of fresh bread to the Rosario Multi-purpose Cooperative and the Dumlog Coconut Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative in Kalibo, Aklan. Meanwhile, ARBO beneficiaries in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, received the Project Omelette kit. These livelihood kits equip beneficiaries to establish their own poultry or bakery businesses, fostering community entrepreneurship. 

MoA Signing Ceremony at Barobo, Surigao Del Sur together with the DAR Heads and the ARBO Beneficiaries

The Pilmico livelihood kit program is a flagship corporate social responsibility initiative that started in 2013. This project provides individuals or organizations with sustainable livelihood opportunities through kits and technical support and helps beneficiaries earn extra income as they face rising prices and the impacts of the pandemic. 

As of 2024, Pilmico has distributed 1,929 livelihood kits to over 1,093 beneficiaries nationwide. As part of Aboitiz Foods, Guided by Aboitiz Foods’ commitment to uplift communities through sustainable development, Pilmico continues to reinforce its role as a trusted leader in Asia’s food and agribusiness sector—creating meaningful impact for individuals and communities alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this partnership with DAR extend the reach of Pilmico’s livelihood program beyond what the company could achieve on its own?
By partnering with DAR – which has direct access to ARBOs and agrarian reform beneficiaries throughout the country – Pilmico can channel its livelihood kits and technical support through an established government network with on-the-ground relationships. This institutional reach enables Pilmico to serve farming communities in geographically dispersed areas that would be difficult and costly to access through direct outreach alone.

What was formalized at the Memorandum of Agreement signing ceremony between Pilmico and the Department of Agrarian Reform?
Pilmico Foods Corporation and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) signed an MoA to formalize the distribution of Pilmico livelihood kits to Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) in Kalibo, Aklan and Barobo, Surigao del Sur. The signing ceremony brought together DAR and ARBO heads alongside Pilmico’s CSR team to officially launch the agreement.

What livelihood kits were distributed to the ARBOs in Kalibo, Aklan on January 31?
The Rosario Multi-purpose Cooperative and the Dumlog Coconut Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative in Kalibo, Aklan each received egg machines and bakery kits. The egg machines enable beneficiaries to sell fresh eggs to customers, while the bakery kits support the production and sale of fresh bread, giving cooperatives two distinct income streams.

What type of kit did ARBO beneficiaries in Barobo, Surigao del Sur receive?
ARBOs in Barobo, Surigao del Sur received the Project Omelette kit – a poultry-focused livelihood package equipping beneficiaries to establish and run their own small-scale egg production businesses, supporting local entrepreneurship and sustainable income generation.

How long has Pilmico’s livelihood kit program been running, and how many people has it reached nationally?
The Pilmico livelihood kit program began in 2013 and has been running continuously as a flagship CSR initiative. As of 2024, Pilmico has distributed 1,929 livelihood kits to over 1,093 beneficiaries nationwide, spanning a diverse range of partner organizations and communities across the Philippines.

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