Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico and in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation Inc., formally turned over a fully equipped bakery facility to the Masikap Abelling Farmers Inc., a people’s organization in Sitio Tala, Brgy. Burgos, San Jose, Tarlac.
This initiative is part of Panaderya sa Kanayunan, a livelihood project under the Philippine Army’s “Makabagong Bayanihan para sa Kabuhayan” program which is also supported by Pilmico’s Livelihood Kit Program. In addition to the bakery equipment, the program equips the Masikap Abelling Farmers, Inc. members with the necessary training to start sustainable businesses.
As Aboitiz Foods’ flagship CSR initiative, the Pilmico Livelihood Kit Program continues to nourish possibilities for aspiring entrepreneurs nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does this initiative connect to Aboitiz Foods’ broader mission?
As Aboitiz Foods’ flagship CSR initiative, the Pilmico Livelihood Kit Program reflects the company’s commitment to empowering communities through sustainable income generation. By equipping rural farmers with bakery infrastructure and know-how, Aboitiz Foods extends its mission of sustainably feeding Asia’s growth beyond products – directly building economic resilience at the grassroots level.
What was turned over to the Masikap Abelling Farmers Inc. and by whom?
Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico and in partnership with Aboitiz Foundation Inc., formally handed over a fully equipped bakery facility to the Masikap Abelling Farmers Inc., a people’s organization based in Sitio Tala, Brgy. Burgos, San Jose, Tarlac. The turnover included bakery equipment along with training to help members operate and sustain the business.
What program does this bakery facility turnover fall under?
The initiative is part of Panaderya sa Kanayunan, a livelihood project under the Philippine Army’s “Makabagong Bayanihan para sa Kabuhayan” program. It is also supported by Pilmico’s Livelihood Kit Program, Aboitiz Foods’ flagship CSR initiative that has been empowering aspiring entrepreneurs across the Philippines since its launch.
Who are the Masikap Abelling Farmers Inc. and where are they located?
The Masikap Abelling Farmers Inc. is a people’s organization based in Sitio Tala, Barangay Burgos, in San Jose, Tarlac. As a community group in a rural area, they represent the kind of grassroots beneficiary that Pilmico’s livelihood programs are designed to reach – providing members with both the tools and the skills to build sustainable income.
What type of support does the Pilmico Livelihood Kit Program provide to beneficiaries?
Beyond equipment, the program equips beneficiaries with practical training needed to launch and sustain their businesses. In this case, members of the Masikap Abelling Farmers Inc. received both a fully operational bakery facility and the training to run it, ensuring the handover translates into a viable, long-term livelihood rather than a one-time donation.
