Aboitiz Equity Ventures starts 2026 with global awards and major expansions
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) has kicked off 2026 with a string of achievements across its diverse business units. The conglomerate, which operates in power, banking, infrastructure, real estate, food and beverage, and construction, earned multiple international awards in recent months.
Several of its subsidiaries were recognised for excellence in sustainability, innovation, and service quality, marking a strong start to the year.
In the energy sector, AboitizPower's renewable energy division received a regional award at the 2025 Asian Power Awards. The company also took over the 797-megawatt Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plant complex in Laguna. The plant's pumped-storage units now help stabilise the Luzon grid while supporting the country's shift to renewable energy.
Infrastructure and real estate divisions also saw success. Mactan-Cebu International Airport won the 2025 Airport Service Quality Best Airport Award in Asia-Pacific. Meanwhile, Aboitiz Economic Estates secured four laureates at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, including a Gold for Social Impact. Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. was named Most Innovative Infrastructure Investment Company in the Philippines for the second year in a row. In construction, Aboitiz Construction renewed its certifications for Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The group's banking arm, Union Bank of the Philippines, ranked 140th on the 2026 TIME-Statista Asia-Pacific's 500 Best Companies list. It also placed 37th in employee satisfaction, though current workforce numbers remain undisclosed.
AEV's early 2026 milestones highlight its growing influence in key industries. The recognitions span sustainability, operational excellence, and innovation, reinforcing the conglomerate's position in both local and regional markets. The awards also reflect ongoing efforts to expand renewable energy and improve infrastructure across the Philippines.
