MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) isn’t slowing down. It is doubling down on their promise to deliver steady, top-notch electricity—not just for Iloilo City, but for the surrounding municipalities within their expanded franchise.
MORE Power president and CEO Roel Z. Castro said the plan is simple: keep making things better for customers. That means rolling out to more towns in 2026 but also rolling out smarter technology to make everything run smoother.
He explained that MORE Power wants consumers to truly feel the value of what they are paying for through tangible improvements in service and the adoption of modern technology.
Castro also clarified that the company’s direction does not stop at the original five-year development plan laid out at the start of its operations. Instead, MORE Power is now preparing additional development programs that will directly benefit consumers once substations and primary distribution lines are fully upgraded and in place.
“There are new customer programs that we will be launching and improving this year here in Iloilo, as well as in our expansion areas, to ensure excellent service. This is how we justify what consumers pay for their electricity—through the quality of service we provide. At the same time, we will continue working to keep our rates among the lowest for our consumers,” he said.
Among the major projects lined up by MORE Power is the construction of additional substations. Currently, the company operates eight substations with a total capacity of 252.2 MVA, with one more substation targeted for completion in 2026.
Another key initiative planned for 2026 is the expanded use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to collect analytics and data through centralized servers. This system will allow the company to respond faster and more efficiently to consumer concerns.
MORE Power is also continuously studying the implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which will help the consumers track their energy use more easily. Once that’s in place, customers won’t have to wait hours for reconnections; it’ll happen remotely, thanks to their SCADA system.
On top of all this, the company plans to boost its energy mix and use more renewables, keeping prices reasonable for everyone.
“If you remember, the expansion to the 2nd and 4th districts was driven by the consumers themselves. The reason for migration is really the kind of service we provide—very transparent, very open, and always present for our customers. We work to solve problems as fast and as reliably as possible,” Mr. Castro added.
MORE Power has already started bringing electricity to new areas in Iloilo Province, beginning with Pavia and the University of St. La Salle campus. There are several establishments also preparing to migrate to MORE Power once all requirements are complied with. MORE Power will also be moving to San Miguel and Sta Barbara soon.
