Since its establishment in 2025, the Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children (DCSNICC) has been serving more than a thousand children with special needs. The center caters to the overall well-being of these children, many of whom require continuous therapy and specialized support to improve their daily functioning and quality of life.
Equipment Donation
To support these children, AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. turned over occupational therapy equipment to Dr. Melody Pardillo, Center Manager of DCSNICC. The multi-functional wooden sensory and movement equipment, made from specialized wood from Europe, creates a safe and interactive environment where children can improve their motor skills, balance, coordination, strength, and sensory integration through guided play and therapy activities.
Community Commitment
“We believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and be understood. As part of our advocacy, we do not only provide electricity but also care for people,” said Atty. Alona Suzell Ruyeras-Borromeo, Assistant Vice-President for Corporate Services, AboitizPower Transition Business Group.
The facility was established through City Ordinance No. 0230-20, introduced by Councilor Petite Principe. This city initiative was envisioned as a one-stop shop for children with disabilities. The addition of therapy equipment will strengthen existing intervention and educational services.
“Every piece of equipment we received today represents opportunity: opportunity for a child to move more freely, opportunity to develop skills that will help them live more independently, and opportunity for families to see progress, hope, and possibility where they may once have been in uncertainty,” said Councilor Atty. Petite Principe, Chairperson for Education, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture City Council.
Legal Support for Families
Additionally, TSI’s legal team conducted a legal caravan to educate and empower parents of children with special needs. By discussing specific legal protections, TSI helped families understand and navigate the law to better support their children’s futures. Topics included basic law and framework, schooling and early help, health, wellness and mental health, and protection from harm, criminal and civil. The caravan aimed to help parents feel more supported in their lifelong commitment to caring for their children.
“Your support goes beyond providing physical structure; it creates a space where our children can play, explore, build friendships, and develop essential skills in a safe and inclusive environment,” said Dr. Melody Pardillo.
Beyond providing reliable and affordable power in Mindanao, TSI supports programs that help individuals in every walk of life thrive, especially children and families who need care, understanding, and inclusive spaces.
