From Recovery to Resilience: Pilmico’s Livelihood Kits continue to uplift Iloilo

Sta. Barbara, Iloilo—In a move to empower communities through sustainable livelihoods, Pilmico Foods Corporation (Pilmico), an Aboitiz Foods company, partnered with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. – Microfinance (RAFI-MFI) and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. to hold a turnover ceremony for Egg Machine Livelihood kits in Iloilo.  Now in its third year, the initiative continues to uplift lives by providing essential resources, technical support, and livelihood opportunities in egg production.

As part of RAFI-MFI’s Padayon sa Pagbusay (Paddle Unceasingly) program, which supports families in the Visayan region recovering from the impact of Typhoon Odette, Pilmico and RAFI-MFI distributed livelihood kits to help affected families rebuild their lives and start small businesses. 

The event took place at the RAFI-MFI Office in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, where they turned over egg machine livelihood kits to three selected beneficiaries from Miag-ao, Tigbauan, and Pototan, Iloilo. Each kit included 144 ready-to-lay hens, two months’ worth of Pilmico Feeds, animal health products, egg weighing scales, and access to continuous technical support, with each package valued at ₱175,000 per beneficiary. 

Junrey Bugsocan, District Head of Panay South at RAFI-MFI, expressed his gratitude during the event, “This is the first in Panay South, and we are thankful that Pilmico has chosen RAFI-MFI to be their partner for this livelihood project. For the chosen beneficiaries, I hope you will keep the project going and have that growth mindset to really sustain the project and make it grow in the future.”

This distribution effort is part of the Pilmico Livelihood Kit program, a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative that started in 2013. The program equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and training to build sustainable businesses. Through this program, beneficiaries not only gain additional income but also help ensure access to fresh, quality eggs in their local communities,

With every livelihood kit distributed, Pilmico strengthens its mission to build self-reliant communities—empowering families not just to recover, but to thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What are Pilmico Livelihood Kits and how long has the program been running?
The Pilmico Livelihood Kit program is a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative launched in 2013. It equips aspiring entrepreneurs with tools, training, and resources to build sustainable businesses. The Iloilo egg production initiative is now in its third year, reflecting a long-term commitment to community empowerment rather than one-time relief.

Q2. Who received the kits and how were they selected?
Three beneficiaries from Miag-ao, Tigbauan, and Pototan in Iloilo were chosen through RAFI-MFI’s Padayon sa Pagbusay program — a disaster recovery initiative helping families rebuild after Typhoon Odette. Selection was done in partnership with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. – Microfinance (RAFI-MFI) and Aboitiz Foundation Inc.

Q3. What does each Egg Machine Livelihood Kit contain?
Each kit — valued at ₱175,000 — includes 144 ready-to-lay hens, two months’ worth of animal feeds, animal health products, egg weighing scales, and access to ongoing technical support. The package is designed to give beneficiaries everything needed to immediately start and sustain a small egg production business.

Q4. What is the broader impact of this program on communities?
Beyond income generation, the program helps ensure a steady supply of fresh, quality eggs within local communities. Beneficiaries gain not just financial relief but the skills and confidence to run self-sustaining enterprises — shifting the narrative from post-disaster recovery to long-term economic resilience.

Q5. Who are the partners behind this initiative?
The program is a collaboration between Pilmico Foods Corporation, RAFI-MFI, and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. RAFI-MFI serves as the on-the-ground partner identifying and supporting beneficiaries, while Pilmico provides the livelihood kits and technical expertise — demonstrating how private-sector and foundation partnerships can drive meaningful community impact.