Ang Pahayagan

CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga— Employees of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) traveled to Casiguran, Aurora on December 3, 2025 to extend critical assistance to an indigenous people (IP) community severely affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong).

The “Bayanihan sa Casiguran” initiative, held in Sitio Dipontian, Barangay Cozo, aimed to support the Agta Tribe in rebuilding their homes and a school damaged by the typhoon.

The activity exemplifies CIAC’s commitment to the welfare of vulnerable communities, focusing on helping residents recover and rebuild after the disaster.

 The CSR effort provided essential construction materials, including paint, fiber cement boards, corrugated roof sheets, cement, gloves, paint brushes and rollers, hand saws, and claw hammers.

 In addition, 50 bags of rice were contributed by the CIAC Provident Fund Inc. (CPFI) and the CIAC Employees’ Association Inc. (CEAI).

Support from the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) ensured the smooth execution of the outreach. Super Typhoon Uwan inflicted widespread destruction across Aurora Province, damaging nearly 4,000 homes, particularly in the coastal towns of Dipaculao, Dinalungan, Casiguran, and Dilasag. Sitio Dipontian in Barangay Cozo was among the hardest-hit areas in Casiguran, with more than 1,100 houses and school facilities destroyed.

The Agta of Casiguran, also known as the Casiguran Dumagat, are part of the broader Negrito communities residing in the eastern Sierra Madre mountains. Through the CSR team, the construction materials and rice were directly handed over to the beneficiaries via Agta tribal leaders and APECO Community Relations Officer Luzed Anne Jandoc.

This activity reflects CIAC’s broader mission: while developing the Clark Aviation Capital, the corporation also seeks to uplift communities and create meaningful social impact, demonstrating that its role extends beyond aviation into philanthropy and disaster recovery. (PR)