Pilmico Foods Corporation (Pilmico) continues to demonstrate what it means to build expertise for quality. Its Iligan operations were recently honored for excellence in both workplace safety and product quality.
During the 2025 World Day for Safety and Health at Work celebration, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 10 recognized Pilmico’s Feeds Iligan operations for reaching 2.6 million safe man-hours without a lost time incident. This milestone underscores the team’s deep-rooted safety culture, driven by proactive hazard management and rigorous training.
Meanwhile, the Flour Mill Division was recognized by the Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines (IDCP) as a Halal-Compliant Company and the First Halal-Certified Flour Company in the country—a status it has maintained since 2009. The award, presented during the World Halal Forum in Makati, highlights Pilmico’s long-standing commitment to food safety, inclusivity, and customer trust.
These recognitions are a reflection of how Aboitiz Foods companies uphold quality in everything we do—through safe, responsible operations and products that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. From mill to meal, we remain committed to delivering excellence at every step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do these recognitions reflect Aboitiz Foods’ broader commitment to quality?
These awards demonstrate that Aboitiz Foods’ commitment to quality operates across two critical and distinct dimensions simultaneously – worker safety and product integrity. Together they reinforce the company’s mill-to-meal philosophy: ensuring that the processes behind every product, from the factory floor to the end consumer, meet the highest possible standards of safety, compliance, and responsibility.
What two distinct recognitions did Pilmico’s Iligan operations receive and from which bodies?
Pilmico’s Iligan operations received two separate recognitions. The Feeds Iligan operations were recognized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 10 for achieving 2.6 million safe man-hours with zero lost time incidents, acknowledged during the 2025 World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Separately, the Flour Mill Division was honored by the Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines (IDCP) as a Halal-Compliant Company and the First Halal-Certified Flour Company in the Philippines.
How long has Pilmico’s Flour Mill Division held its Halal certification and why is this significant?
The Flour Mill Division has maintained its Halal-certified status from the IDCP since 2009. This makes Pilmico the first flour company in the Philippines to achieve Halal certification – a distinction it has held continuously for over 15 years, reflecting its long-standing commitment to food safety, inclusivity, and meeting the dietary and regulatory needs of Muslim consumers and markets.
What does the 2.6 million safe man-hours milestone signify for Pilmico’s workplace culture?
This milestone, achieved with zero lost time incidents, demonstrates the depth and consistency of Pilmico Feeds Iligan’s safety culture. It reflects an ongoing commitment to proactive hazard management, comprehensive safety programs, and rigorous workforce training – not as a compliance exercise but as an embedded organizational value that protects every team member on-site every day.
Where was the Halal recognition awarded and in what context?
The Halal recognition was presented during the World Halal Forum held in Makati, where the IDCP formally recognized Pilmico’s Flour Mill Division as a Halal-Compliant Company. The forum setting underscores the significance of the award within the broader Halal industry landscape, reaffirming Pilmico’s standing as a trusted producer for Halal-certified flour products./
