WHEN YOU hear Negros Power, two things come to mind: modernization and progress.
Undeniable.
With billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr. at the helm and his business empire’s formidable stature, Negros Power resonates with strength, ambition, and influence.
In its literal sense, power refers to energy – one watt equaling one joule of energy per second. In a broader context, power signifies the capacity to influence, control, and direct actions or beliefs to achieve goals.
In Bacolod City and Negros Occidental today, “power” is becoming synonymous with Negros Power. It’s not just energy or influence; it’s a beacon of the province’s drive for development.
Indeed, power — whether tangible or intangible — remains a potent force. With Negros Power at the forefront, Bacolod and Negros’ march towards progress seems unstoppable.
Life-Changing Mission
What struck me most about Negros Power wasn’t just its corporate might but its participation in a surgical mission for 142 Negrenses at the Valladolid District Hospital last December.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are common for multi-billion-peso companies here and abroad. They’re almost expected. But what makes this surgical mission unique for Razon’s formidable enterprise?
It’s all about “the heart” of power.
In technical terms, a generator serves as the “heart” of a power plant, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Similarly, in a surgical mission, the focus is on saving lives — offering life-changing opportunities to those burdened by medical challenges.
Negros Power’s involvement in this endeavor, without hesitation or reservations, demonstrates its commitment to fanning the “heart” of power in a truly human sense. Touching lives and bringing hope to medically embattled individuals shifts the narrative from corporate dominance to heartfelt service.
It’s a gratifying and heartwarming move, softening the weight of the company’s branding since it assumed power distribution duties from the Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO). By offering this heartfelt undertaking, Negros Power has not only lit homes but also brought smiles and gratitude to Negrenses.
Indeed, this is power that resonates — not just through wires but through the human spirit.
Modernization
Beyond its life-changing mission, Negros Power is steadily fulfilling its promise to Bacoleños and Negrenses — to modernize power distribution services in central Negros Occidental.
As 2025 begins, Negros Power has already set in motion its ambitious P2.5-billion, five-year development plan. The focus? A complete rehabilitation of Central Negros Electric Cooperative’s (CENECO) aging power distribution facilities.
Transforming these facilities — described as remnants of the “tiempo ni Kupong-Kupong” — into modern, efficient systems is no simple task. It requires not just billions of pesos but also a firm commitment to excellence.
And with Enrique K. Razon Jr. at the helm, excellence is non-negotiable. Known for prioritizing integrity and unwavering standards, Razon’s track record speaks volumes. Just look at MORE Power’s remarkable achievements in Iloilo City, which serves as a testament to his commitment to quality and reliability.
Under Razon’s leadership, Negros Power is poised to bring not only modernization but also lasting progress, proving that power, in every sense of the word, can be transformative.
Minimizing Brownouts
Negros Power’s modernization drive also aims to address critical concerns — lowering system loss, minimizing unscheduled brownouts, and ensuring sustainable power distribution.
Achieving these goals in one comprehensive package is nothing short of inspiring. By tackling CENECO’s longstanding issues one by one, Negros Power has emerged as a true “savior” for the people of central Negros, deserving of every accolade.
In essence, the heart of Negros Power now beats strong in central Negros. Fanning such a “heart” means spreading goodness far beyond its promises./PN
