Moving Forward to a Biofuel Ethanol Future

Leyte Agri Corp. is a dynamic offshoot of TAO Corporation’s diversification from its molasses and alcohol trading businesses. It is the first biofuels  plant in the Philippines today.

The subsidiary, established in 2001, is primarily engaged in the manufacture of food-grade (beverage and industrial) alcohol. Its distillery in Ormoc City ably contributes to the economic development of both the community, the local and national governments. It has a total manpower of 85 employees.

A responsible industrial citizen.

The LCO₂ recovery plant in Ormoc is a symbol of the company’s deep regard for a safer environment.

At the plant level, the Chief Operating Officer and the Plant Manager work closely with the Multi-Partite Environment Monitoring Team consisting of the DENR, NGO, LGU, and sectors from the church and academe, to assess the company’s enactments on environmental safety and protection.

The distillery further strengthened its reputation by providing support to higher education benefiting scholars from Ipil High School who have completed and obtained their college degrees. In addition, Leyte Agri helped develop and maintain the computer laboratory being utilized by students under the school’s computer literacy program and continuing the principle "Adopt a School Program" in a nearby community.

In November 2006, the subsidiary was conferred with the International Green Apple Environment Award for Environment Best Practice held at the House of Commons in London. This award clearly gives a competitive edge to Leyte Agri and poses a challenge to its employees to adhere to superior environmental standards at all times.

A robust future.

Leyte Agri Corp. is now focusing on the fuel bioethanol market. With the passage of the Biofuel law, the company wants to support the government in its program on alternative fuel, safe environment and economic growth. Leyte Agri’s strategic accessibility to its target market combined with the discipline and cooperation between management and employees are keys to the company’s unabated growth.

 

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