ILOILO City – Throughout the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) on Oct. 30, MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), the sole power distribution utility in this city, ensured uninterrupted power supply.
“This is a result of meticulous planning, continuous monitoring, and the hard work of our dedicated team,” said Roel Z. Castro, MORE Power’s president and chief executive officer.
The 100 percent continuous power supply not only allowed for the timely proclamation of the majority of barangay and SK officials but also ensured the overall efficiency and fairness of the election process.
When 92 percent of newly elected barangay officials have already been proclaimed, the company’s Command Center – which played a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless electric power supply – officially signed off at 5:20 a.m. on Oct. 31. Only eight percent remained to be proclaimed in the following hour.
“We understand the importance of such events in our communities, and we are honored to be contributing to their success,” said Castro.
The execution of MORE Power’s comprehensive strategies and integrated plans during such a critical event highlights the company’s determination to keeping the lights on and the electoral processes running smoothly.
On the night of Oct. 29, they augmented the response team, revealed Engr. Bernard Bailey Del Castillo, Vice President for Network Development and Operations Group.
Additional response and line teams were strategically deployed for the first shift on election day, each with dedicated team leaders assigned to specific districts. This strategic maneuver aimed to amplify support and guarantee a consistent power supply throughout the election.
Beyond deploying teams, MORE Power assigned personnel to inspect polling centers. These personnel engaged with teachers, exchanging contact numbers to ensure swift responses in emergencies. This commitment to proactive response aimed at securing an uninterrupted electricity flow during the electoral process.
Del Castillo said, “We completed courtesy calls at 62 polling centers, the Iloilo City Automated Recording Equipment (ICARE), and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices,” assuring that the situation was reported as normal.
“Actively monitoring field activities, our response team, linemen, and team leaders remained on standby until the completion of the vote counting process,” Del Castillo added.
MORE Power remains focused to its mission of delivering dependable electric power to its customers, regardless of the occasion or the scale of the event. This milestone during the barangay elections is yet another testament to the company’s steadfast service they offer to the electric power consumers of Iloilo City./PN
