MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering reliable and improved electric service across Iloilo City and nearby municipalities as it rolls out major infrastructure and technology upgrades in 2026.
MORE Power President and CEO Roel Z. Castro said the company is set to expand its coverage while continuing to invest in modern systems aimed at enhancing service efficiency and customer experience.
Castro explained that the company’s expansion plans go hand in hand with the adoption of advanced technologies designed to ensure that consumers feel the value of what they pay for through tangible service improvements.
He also clarified that MORE Power’s development roadmap goes beyond its initial five-year plan. According to Castro, the company is preparing additional programs that will directly benefit consumers once new substations and primary distribution lines are fully completed and operational.
“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,” Castro said.
Among MORE Power’s key infrastructure projects is the construction of additional substations. The company currently operates eight substations with a combined capacity of 252.2 megavolt-amperes (MVA), with another substation scheduled for completion in 2026.
The power distributor is also set to expand the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for centralized data analytics, enabling faster response times and more efficient handling of consumer concerns.
In addition, MORE Power continues to study the implementation of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which will allow consumers to monitor their electricity consumption more conveniently. Once operational, the system will also enable remote reconnections through the company’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, reducing service downtime.
The company is likewise working to strengthen its energy mix by increasing the share of renewable energy sources, a move aimed at maintaining stable and competitive electricity rates.
Castro noted that MORE Power’s expansion into Iloilo’s 2nd and 4th districts was driven by consumer demand, citing the company’s transparency and customer-focused service as key factors behind the migration.
“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,” he said.
MORE Power has already begun supplying electricity to new areas in Iloilo Province, starting with Pavia and the University of St. La Salle campus. Several establishments are also preparing to migrate to MORE Power, while expansion to San Miguel and Sta. Barbara is expected to follow once requirements are met.
