- Work has begun on the P12.5-B, 68.8-MW hydro plant in Bukidnon
- “We are committed to take care of the environment during and after the construction, and during the operation of the plant.”–Hedcor’s RBR
The construction of the 68.8-MW Manolo Fortich Hydroelectric Power Plant project of Hedcor in Bukidnon is well underway after the plant’s groundbreaking ceremony last April 22.The P12.5-billion project is designed to have two cascading plants, the 43.4-MW Manolo Fortich Hydro 1 and the 25.4-MW Manolo Fortich Hydro 2.
Harnessing the Tanaon, Amusig, and Guihean rivers, the Manolo Fortich plants will generate a total of 360 GWh of reliable and renewable energy for Mindanao.
“Our operating principle circle on the 3Ps, which stand for People, Planet, and Profit. We have to take care of people and the planet. The profit comes afterwards. We believe that we can do well by doing good,” said Rene Ronquillo, Hedcor President and COO.
“We are committed to take care of the environment during and after the construction, and during the operation of the plant,” he added.
Communities in and around Manolo Fortich are expected to benefit from employment opportunities from the construction and operation of the Manolo Fortich hydro plants. Qualified locals will also be hired and trained to operate and maintain the plants.
In addition, the hydropower project will soon open an access road that can be utilized by the community to transport local produce. Farmers can also tap the water from the weir site to irrigate their farms.