Project Liadlaw, a solar energy and education initiative of Vivant Foundation, the CSR arm of publicly-listed conglomerate Vivant Corporation (VVT), won top award in the education category of the 2025 CSR Guild Awards for its efforts to support learning in remote schools without access to electricity.
Organized by the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF), the CSR Guild Awards recognize programs that demonstrate long-term and sustainable impact in communities across the country.
In photo are (L-R) Ms. Eleanor Lansang – Chairperson for Education Committee, League of Corporate Foundations (LCF), Paulette Liu- Member, League of Corporate Foundations (LCF), Benjamin Chiu – Senior Manager, Vivant Foundation, Inc., Shem Garcia – Chairperson, League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) and Executive Director, Vivant Foundation, Inc. , Denise Blanco – AVP for Human Resources, Vivant Corporation, Inc., Edric Calma – Board Oversight for Education Committee, League of Corporate Foundations (LCF).
Project Liadlaw is part of Vivant Foundation’s broader commitment to improving access to qualityeducation in public schools. Launched in 2018, Project Liadlaw addresses the learning gap in off grid communities by providing solar power systems to underserved schools, beginning with schools in Bantayan Island, Cebu. These systems allow students and teachers to use lighting, essential equipment, and digital tools, helping improve classroom conditions and learning outcomes.
In collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Vivant’s program also supports curriculum development by integrating solar technology into the Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) senior high school track. This enables students to gain hands-on experience in renewable energy systems, equipping them with skills that support both personal growth and community development. In recent years, Vivant Foundation has also provided science laboratory equipment, teacher training, and student support for science and technology learners.
“This recognition encourages us to stay the course,” said Shem Garcia, Executive Director of Vivant Foundation. “We see Project Liadlaw not just as a program about solar power, but as a way to empower students and communities in far-flung areas the tools and confidence they need to keep learning and moving forward.”
With the support of the European Union, the initiative expanded through Project RELY (Renewable Energy for Livelihood and Youth) to reach additional schools in Cebu, Bohol, and Palawan.
As the CSR arm of Vivant Corporation, Vivant Foundation continues to focus on practical, sustainable solutions that respond to the needs of communities—especially those in areas that are often overlooked.
