Stronger Together. Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico, partners with Aboitiz Foundation, inc and the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to deliver essential support to more than 1,000 disaster-affected families in Iligan City.

ILIGAN CITY, Lanao Del Norte—In the wake of Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha), Iligan City continues to grapple with its impact, which affected more than 24,500 individuals across 21 barangays. As families started rebuilding their lives, Aboitiz Foods mobilized its relief operations to bring aid to the hardest hit communities.

On February 12, Aboitiz Foods, through its subsidiary Pilmico Foods Corporation (Pilmico), teamed up with the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. and the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ICDRRMO) to distribute essential support to more than 1,000 disaster-affected families in Barangays Ubaldo Laya and Tubod—many of whom received aid for the first time since the storm struck. 

Aboitiz Foods provided food packs with rice and groceries for sustenance, hygiene kits to prevent illness, and sleeping kits for displaced families in evacuation centers.

“Iligan City has been Pilmico’s home for over 60 years. This community has grown with us, supported us, and shaped who we are today,” said Engr. Alexis Revantad, Pilmico’s Vice President for Iligan Site Management and Flour Operations, adding, “In moments like this, we stand by you, our fellow Iliganons, in your darkest hour. We are part of this community and we are here as your partner to help rebuild our city.”

Aside from the essential kits, Aboitiz Foods also donated water storage drums and 1,500 sacks to ICDRRMO to support the city’s clearing operations, improving accessibility to impassable areas, and delivery of immediate assistance.

Beyond logistics, Aboitiz Foods’ relief effort was powered by the bayanihan spirit of volunteers, including Pilmico team members who stepped forward to pack and distribute aid—even as some were also affected by the storm. Their efforts embody the company’s commitment to shared value and putting responsibility into action where it matters most.

On February 6, Tropical Storm Basyang brought heavy rains, causing the Tubod River to overflow and triggering massive flooding across Iligan City. The storm left five casualties, displaced hundreds of families, and destroyed nearly Php200-million worth of public infrastructure and sources of livelihood, including crops, livestock, and micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises. The impact of the disaster prompted the local government unit to declare a state of calamity.

Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao expressed his gratitude for Aboitiz Foods’ timely support, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in disaster response.

“On behalf of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the City of Iligan, we sincerely thank Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico, for their timely relief assistance to families affected by Tropical Storm Basyang. Their support significantly strengthens our coordinated disaster response efforts and ensures that essential goods reach the most vulnerable communities. We value this partnership in promoting resilience and community recovery,” said Mayor Siao in a statement.

Anchored on its brand promise “Together We Nourish the Future” and its core value of responsibility, Aboitiz Foods’ relief efforts are part of the broader Adopt-A-City program—a long-standing multi-stakeholder partnership with the Iligan LGU that aims to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, and long-term resilience. Through this program, the company continues to work alongside local stakeholders to build safer, more adaptive communities.

As Iligan begins its journey toward recovery, Aboitiz Foods remains committed to supporting the city’s long-term resilience through the Adopt-A-City program. In times of crisis, the company’s purpose of nourishing the future extends beyond food to ensuring no community is left behind through collective action, shared responsibility, and enduring partnerships.

Frequently Asked Questions

1: What is this article about?
This article covers the emergency relief operations mobilized by Aboitiz Foods following Tropical Storm Basyang (international name: Penha), which struck Iligan City on February 6, 2026. Affecting more than 24,500 individuals across 21 barangays, the storm prompted a coordinated relief effort delivering food, hygiene, and sleeping kits to over 1,000 families, alongside infrastructure support to assist clearing operations and community recovery.

2: What specific aid did Aboitiz Foods provide to Tropical Storm Basyang survivors?
Through Pilmico Foods Corporation in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation and the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the relief effort delivered food packs containing rice and groceries, hygiene kits to prevent illness, and sleeping kits for displaced families in evacuation centers. Additionally, 1,500 sacks and water storage drums were donated to the ICDRRMO to support clearing operations and improve accessibility to areas made impassable by flooding.

3: Why is Iligan City a particularly significant community for Pilmico?
Pilmico has been based in Iligan City for over 60 years. The city has grown alongside the company — it is home to employees, customers, and neighbors who form an integral part of the company’s community identity. This longstanding presence makes the response not merely a corporate obligation but a deeply personal commitment to the people who have been part of Pilmico’s story across six decades of shared history.

4: What is the Adopt-A-City program and how does this relief effort fit within it?
Adopt-A-City is a long-standing multi-stakeholder partnership between Aboitiz Foods and the Iligan local government unit designed to strengthen the city’s disaster preparedness, response, and long-term resilience. The relief operations following Tropical Storm Basyang were conducted within this framework — not as a one-time emergency response but as part of a sustained commitment to help Iligan build back stronger and become more adaptable to future disasters and climate-related risks.

5: How do volunteer contributions reflect the company’s values during a crisis?
Among those who packed and distributed relief goods were Pilmico team members who were themselves affected by the storm. Their willingness to serve their community despite personal hardship embodies the bayanihan spirit — the Filipino tradition of collective action and mutual support. It also reflects the company value that responsibility is not situational but consistent, extending into the most difficult moments when communities need it most.