EDC PR 2016 (Social section)

Our High Engagement Culture
the operations of BacMan. Among his many duties
would be external relations, and management of issues
and resolving concerns, all the while sharing his knowhow
in the technical aspects of the business.
What changed Buddy’s mind about EDC was being
deployed to several other geothermal facilities, in
various stages of development. He saw the possibilities
in the then-unconventional energy resource. “It
captured my interest. Thirty-five years now in EDC and
I am still learning the 12 key disciplines in geothermal
technology. Geothermal technology is multidisciplined,
dynamic, and continually improving. There
was never a dull year for me that I lost track of time and never realized I have grown this old with EDC,” he said.
Buddy, who rose through the ranks even as EDC evolved from a purely geothermal company to the diversified
renewable energy provider it is today, can attest to the Company’s care for its employees. “One of the things
that made me stay in this company is their excellent management of human resource — from personnel training
and development, to career and talent management, which truly molds every EDC employee into competent
executives who are powered by good,” he said.
GREAT VALUES
In contrast, Jomar Dichoso, the Company’s newest
hire on December 20, 2016, joined EDC because it
meant he didn’t have to travel far to be able to work.
“EDC is more accessible from my residence compared
to my previous employer… It is more convenient for me
to work in Ortigas Center than Makati Central Business
District,” he pointed out.
The young HR analyst said that his decision was made
easier because of EDC’s reputation of being “a good
company to work with,” though he only truly got to learn
about EDC on the job. “I just learned recently that EDC
is a pioneer in geothermal energy in the Philippines…
additional information about EDC and what it does were shared to me by seasoned EDC employees,” said Jomar.
He said he enjoys the critical and analytical thinking that comes with his work at EDC, as it obliges him to adjust
to the specific needs of the energy industry. “The environment at EDC is very challenging and at the same time, it
gives every employee a chance to grow and improve themselves in their respective jobs and functions. What I love
about EDC is its values. Especially its concern for the welfare and well-being of its employees, which is vital in every
organization,” said Jomar.
GRATEFUL FOR EDC
Right now, Jomar sees himself working with EDC in the next five years, maybe more. “I would like to express
my deepest gratitude to EDC for the opportunity to learn new things and meet new people. I commit myself to
perform and do my best to contribute to the company’s goals because its success is also my success,” said Jomar.
While he intends to retire at age 60, Buddy says he will “maximize” his final two and a half years at EDC by sharing
his knowledge and experience with his colleagues, and helping in the development of his younger colleagues.
Working at EDC, he said, was one of the easiest decisions he ever made — it just felt right.
“EDC not only provided me a better future but also several opportunities to advance in the corporate world. The
training and invaluable lessons I picked up in the company permitted me to maximize my full potential and showed
me that true development comes in a full circle that begins in one’s self,” said Buddy.
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