MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) provided free cold water for washing and bathing to Iloilo City consumers affected by the 12-hour power interruption on April 21, 2024, due to maintenance work.
Over the weekend, in response to the needs of consumers, MORE Power not only supplied water but also offered free charging for their devices and appliances using a mobile generator.
“Together with Iloilo City’s Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, these efforts are our way of alleviating any inconvenience caused by the preventive maintenance work. We thank the Honorable Mayor for his support,” said Roel Castro, president and chief executive officer of MORE Power, who personally oversees his team on the ground.
MORE Power continuously innovates to minimize inconvenience for consumers affected by the 12-hour scheduled power interruption on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
In partnership with the Federation Fire Iloilo, MORE Power scheduled water delivery to affected barangays from 9 a.m. until power was restored. They also mobilized a roving generator to strategic areas where affected consumers could charge their devices, such as cellular phones, power banks, and electric fans.
The Barangay Captains of the affected areas deeply appreciate the initiatives undertaken by MORE Power.
“On behalf sang akon nga Barangay Council kag pumuluyo sang Barangay Ma. Clara, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude. Big help sa amon pumuluyo ang tubig nga hatag ninyo,” said Barangay Captain Gerardo Macoco of Ma. Clara, City Proper.
Barangay Captain Marcelo Alag of Villa Anita, City Prope, also commended MORE Power, saying, “Bisan brownout, nagarasyon ang MORE Power sang tubig. Importante gid ang tubig kag mayor nga kinahanglanon gid ini sang akon nga mga pumuluyo. Dako gid in inga bulig nga makapiyan-piyan.”
Barangay Captain Wenceslao Simpas Jr. of Osmeña, City Proper; Barangay Captain Judy Navales of Rizal Pala Pala II, City Proper; Barangay Captain Eman Bayona of Rizal Pala Pala I, City Proper; and Barangay Captain Marebel Dariagan of Cochero, Molo, shared the same sentiments.
Peter Parcon, one of the affected consumers and beneficiaries of free water, expressed his gratitude, stating that the water provided by MORE Power was enough for three days of consumption.
“Pasalamat gid kami sa paghatag sang tubig sa barangay namon. Dako-dako gid ni ya nga bulig. Stock na ni namon, tatlo na ni ka adlaw nga gamit sang tubig ang hatag sang MORE Power,” said Parcon.
Barangay Captain Herman Kilayko of Infante, Molo also recognized MORE Power’s efforts in fixing the poles.
“Thank you MORE Power sa pag-change sang mga poste nga nagatakilid kag pag-fix sang spaghetti wires. Nagakalipay gid ang mga pumuluyo kay mapalayo na sila sa disgrasya,” he said.
The 12-hour scheduled power interruption last weekend is part of MORE Power’s five-year rehabilitation plan, which is targeted to be completed in 2025./PN
