It is committed to creating boundless opportunities and partnerships through initiatives in the areas of education, enterprise development, and the environment. "We believe that uniting all the Aboitiz business units (BUs)–all aligned toward co-creating communities that are safe, empowered, and sustainable–is the most powerful tool to deliver deeper and lasting social impact to more communities. We have set our sights toward a shared vision–to bring about sustainable change that will impact the lives of all our stakeholders today and in the generations to come," said Maribeth L. Marasigan, Aboitiz Foundation First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Education remains at the forefront of the Aboitiz Group's thrust, that of building a progressive society.In 2015, the Department of Education recognized the Aboitiz Group as the Philippines' biggest contributor to public education.