PAVIA MUNICIPAL HALL SUCCESSFULLY MIGRATES TO MORE POWER

PAVIA, ILOILO—MORE Electric and Power Corporation has successfully energized the Pavia Municipal Hall. This historic transition marks Pavia as the first local government unit to switch its power distribution line to MORE Power. Mayor Laurence Anthony Gorriceta envisions the Pavia LGU becoming more efficient in delivering basic services. The ceremony was held on October 26, 2026, and was attended by Vice Mayor Edsel Gerochi and SB Members Kevin Zaldarriaga and Gerard Zaldarriaga of Pavia, Iloilo. Also present were MORE Power Vice President for Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and Customer Care Ms. Maricris Cabalhin; Quality Assurance Manager Engineer Fil Sonza; and Customer Care Manager Ms. Maricon Garido, signaling the company's full support for the local government unit of Pavia. "Very thankful gid sa MORE Power nga ginhatag sa aton nga oportunidad nga makaserbisyo sa banwa sang Pavia kay amon gid ginapangayo ang manubo nga rate," said Pavia Vice Mayor Edsel Gerochi. Gerochi further explained that this decision is for the benefit of all Pavia residents, who will enjoy better service. "Nakita namon sa Iloilo City first. Nakita namon ang difference sa iban nga electric distribution kag Nakita namon daku ang deperensya amo na nagsaylo kami. Actually, ang gakadto gid sa amon ang mga barangay nga nagareklamo sang mga poste nga tiko kag ila pagserbisyo madugay. Amo na ang barangay nagahatag sang resolusyon sa amon tapos nagahatag man kami resolusyon sa isa ka utility pero ga-follow up kami pila na ka bulan wala gid development pati ila maintenance madugay man. Rason man sa pag-transpire ang desisyon sang banwa sang Pavia sa pagsaylo sa MORE Power," Vice Mayor Gerochi added. The bill proposed by then 2nd District Representative Michael Gorriceta and 4th District Representative Braeden John Biron on September 20, 2021, aims to provide a modern and reliable power distribution utility to its constituents. Businesses and offices continue to transfer their electricity service to MORE Power. This includes the first government office outside of Iloilo City, the Commission on Population and Development, which is also located in Pavia.

New Panay Agri-Ventures Development Inc., also known as Lovefeeds, a feed manufacturer based in Pavia, has also made the switch. Meanwhile, in the town of San Miguel, Iloilo, the first commercial establishment to transfer to MORE Power was Egger Poultry Farm Incorporated.

"MORE Power is truly grateful for the trust given to us by our partners who chose us to be their trusted electric distributor. As we continue to invest in expansion to other municipalities, we also elevate the level of customer service that our partners will experience. We are glad to be part of the solution for our partners," said Mr. Roel Z. Castro, President and CEO of MORE Power. To date, 21 accounts of various establishments in the province of Iloilo have already switched to MORE Power, a swift and seamless movement that reflects the strong trust and confidence of Iloilo consumers in the distribution utility. For Pavia, this transition goes beyond a change of electricity provider, it is a step toward better public service and lasting progress for its people.

NO LONG WEEKEND FOR MORE POWER TEAM AS UTILITY GEARS UP FOR UNDAS

ILOILO CITY — MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has assured consumers that its teams are ready to help ensure reliable electricity service during the observance of Undas 2026. Round-the-clock monitoring and response Preparations included checking transformers serving cemeteries to prevent overloading, conducting thermal scanning, inspecting power lines, and carrying out other maintenance work. The deployment plan for November 1–2, 2026, is also in place, with 10 Line Teams, 18 Response Teams, and 10 Quick Response Teams set to work in shifts to provide round-the-clock monitoring and response across the city. Engineer Roy Majarucon, Manager for Line Construction, Maintenance & Metering Operation, said inspecting MORE Power’s facilities near or within cemeteries is part of the company’s annual preparations. “MORE Power is proactive in ensuring that those visiting the cemeteries will be safe this Undas. This has been our routine every year. We check the transformers, conduct load testing, and perform thermal scanning to prevent unscheduled interruptions. This is in addition to deploying our personnel in the field,” Majarucon explained. He added that linemen will be stationed just outside cemeteries to respond quickly when needed. MORE Power also continues to coordinate with the Iloilo City Government, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and volunteer groups on situations requiring assistance. No scheduled power interruptions will be carried out during Undas. Office schedule and customer assistance MORE Power’s offices will be closed on Monday, November 2, but online transactions will remain available. The company’s control center and Customer Helpline will continue operating 24 hours a day to address consumer concerns and coordinate immediate response. Consumers may send a message through MORE Power’s official Facebook page, use the MORE Power mobile application, or call (033) 526-MORE (6673) and 0917-557-6130. Safety reminders for the public MORE Power’s Safety Officers reminded residents leaving their homes to unplug appliances and turn off circuit breakers. Those lighting candles in remembrance of departed loved ones are also urged to keep a close watch on them and never leave them unattended.

INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS GAIN MOMENTUM FOR UNDAS 2026 - AIRASIA MOVE

International hotel booking share more than doubles year-on-year, while domestic destinations remain popular among Filipino travelers

While Undas (All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day) is traditionally a time for Filipinos to return home, reunite with loved ones, and remember departed family members, others are using the long holiday break as an opportunity to travel. According to the booking data of AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s Best Travel Booking App, international destinations are gaining momentum for Undas 2026, with international flight bookings rising from 14% in 2025 to 17% in 2026, while the share of international hotel bookings more than doubled from 18% to 38%. Domestic destinations, however, continue to account for the majority of flight and hotel bookings, reflecting the continued appeal of travel within the Philippines during this holiday period. Boracay remains a domestic favorite Domestic travel continued to lead flight bookings at 83%, declined slightly from 86% in 2025. The shift was more significant in hotel bookings, with domestic stays decreasing 20% (from 82% to 62%), reflecting a growing share of international stays. Boracay remained a standout domestic destination, appearing among the top choices across flights, hotels, and SNAP! (flight and hotel). Cebu and Manila also maintained strong positions across booking categories, while Iloilo and Tacloban featured among the leading destinations for both flights and hotels. Domestic destinations also strengthened their share of SNAP! bookings, rising from 66% in 2025 to 76% in 2026. Boracay, Cebu, and Manila ranked among the top domestic destinations for these packages.

Taipei leads international destinations Taipei topped the destination rankings across flights, hotels, and SNAP! in 2026, highlighting its continued appeal among Filipino travelers during the Undas period. Other popular destinations included Da Nang, which ranked among the top choices for international flights and hotels, and Kuala Lumpur which featured prominently in flight, hotel, and SNAP!. Bangkok remained a popular destination for hotel bookings and SNAP!. The rankings highlight Filipino travelers’ continued interest in Taiwan and visa-free options for Philippine passport holders. Duo and groups account for a larger share of flight bookings The booking data also showed a shift in travel-party composition. Solo travelers remained the largest category for flights in 2026, accounting for 55% of bookings, compared with 66% in 2025. Meanwhile, the share of duo bookings increased from 18% to 22%, while small-group bookings rose from 6% to 10%. Family flight bookings also edged up from 8% to 10%. Hotel bookings showed a similar shift in composition, with family bookings increasing from 6.5% in 2025 to 17% in 2026. Duo continued to account for the largest share of hotel bookings at 58%, although this was lower than the 72% recorded in 2025. Undas 2026 flight bookings show a shift in timing Filipino travelers appear to be booking their Undas getaways earlier in 2026. While 51% of flight bookings in 2025 were made within two weeks of departure, 72% of bookings in 2026 were made at least 15 days ahead, suggesting a shift toward earlier travel planning. The average trip duration remained unchanged at six days across both years, suggesting that the length of Undas trips stayed consistent despite the shift in booking lead times. “What stands out is that familiar travel traditions and the desire to explore new places can coexist. Undas remains an important time for Filipinos to reconnect with family, but the holiday also gives some travelers an opportunity to discover destinations beyond their usual routines. Our role is to help them find travel options that fit the kind of break they want to have,” said Malou Japson, Country Representative of AirAsia MOVE in the Philippines. Having been named as Asia’s Best Travel Booking App at the World Travel Tech Awards for four consecutive years, AirAsia MOVE offers access to flights across more than 700 airlines and stays at over one million hotels, SNAP! flight and hotel packages, live experiences, attraction, and more. With these options, AirAsia MOVE helps travelers discover and book trips across the Philippines and beyond, whether planning a domestic getaway or an international adventure

MORE POWER EMPLOYEES PLANT 500 NARRA TREE SAPLINGS IN AGONY HILL, ALIMODIAN

Alimodian, Iloilo – MORE Electric and Power Corporation employees braved the heat and hiked the steep slopes of Agony Hill in Alimodian, Iloilo, carrying 500 narra tree saplings for a tree-planting activity. More than 50 employees joined the initiative in coordination with the Alimodian Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office and the Alimodian Local Government Unit. “This activity reflects MORE Power’s core commitment to environmental responsibility. Every year, we conduct similar initiatives to engage with our consumers and demonstrate that MORE Power goes beyond delivering quality service as a distribution utility but also extending its efforts for the community. We would like to extend our gratitude to the cooperation of the Alimodian Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office headed by, Engineer Reno Alquisada and most especially to Mayor Ian Kenneth Alfeche for allowing us to execute this activity,” said Engineer Ronald Torres, Chief Operating Officer of MORE Power.

MORE Power has been active in programs that aim to help communities, including tree-planting initiatives not only in Iloilo City but also in Iloilo Province, where it now serves towns such as Alimodian. “It is very important to have this kind of activity. Since MORE Power started here in Iloilo City, various activities and partnerships with LGU and other stakeholders have been conducted. We will continue to support initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and strengthen community partnerships”, said Engineer Torres. Since taking over power distribution in Iloilo City, MORE Power has exceeded its commitment to plant 10,000 trees in the city, planting 14,000 tree saplings through various community initiatives. By continuing these efforts in both the city and the province, the company aims to contribute to their shared sustainability aspirations by supporting greener communities, biodiversity conservation, and long-term environmental resilience for the benefit of Ilonggos.

Mother of Child on the Autism Spectrum Expresses Gratitude to SM City Iloilo Security Guards

ILOILO CITY — A simple act of assistance and care brought immense relief to a mother who became worried after being separated from her child, who is on the autism spectrum, at SM City Iloilo. In a letter sent on October 11, 2026, the mother expressed her gratitude to two security guards, SG Jomar Bautista and LG Lee Joy Panoy, who assisted her child after the latter became separated from her inside the mall.

According to the information shared by the mother, her child approached the guards after getting lost and realizing that his cellphone had been left behind. The guards immediately lent the child a cellphone so they could contact the mother. Their assistance did not stop there. They also stayed with the child and ensured her safety and well-being while waiting for the mother's arrival. For any parent, not knowing the whereabouts or condition of their child can be an extremely distressing experience. However, through the prompt assistance and attentive care of the two guards, the mother found relief upon confirming that her child was safe. Through the letter sent to SM Customer Care, the management of SM City Iloilo learned about the incident and the exemplary service demonstrated by the guards. Although their actions may have seemed simple, they reflected a deeper meaning of service: respecting every individual, understanding their circumstances, and providing assistance with compassion and dignity. It can be noted that SM City Iloilo also regularly conducts seminars for its security and maintenance personnel, together with its tenants, to reinforce awareness and provide guidance on how to appropriately assist and care for customers with special needs.

MORE Power Bags Apex Company of the Year

MANILA, Philippines – MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) took home the prestigious APEX Company of the Year award, held on October 13, 2026, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila. MORE Power President and CEO Mr. Roel Castro received the award beaming with pride. Castro was also a finalist in the Asia CEO Awards. The APEX Company of the Year is awarded to companies that show significant innovation, contribute to economic advancement, demonstrate strategic leadership, and drive national transformation.

“APEX company of the year recognizes companies that have achieved something significant but more importantly companies whose success can impact beyond their own organization,” says Haidee Enriquez of Microsourcing Group. As a distribution utility, MORE Power strengthened its services in more than six years. It capitalized on rehabilitating the substations, put up new substations, put up insulated power lines, as well as a modern and centralized monitoring system for the entire distribution utility. The company also initiated the underground cabling of JM Basa Street in Iloilo City Proper District to eliminate spaghetti wires while highlighting the beauty of the heritage sites. “We are very happy that as an electric distribution utility, where customers sometimes think they don’t have any choice, we try to give our best to our customers in terms of rates as well as in terms of service,” says Mr. Roel Castro. At present, MORE Power is processing the migration of consumers in Pavia and San Miguel after it was given the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate in some parts of the Iloilo Province. Mr. Castro was grateful for the consumers of MORE Power for its support to the company citing that the true measure of success is the extent of the benefits that consumers could enjoy. Among the finalists in the same category are companies such as Acquire Intelligence, Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Concentrix Philippines, Datamatic Global Service Corporation, Pag-IBIG Fund, Magsaysay Maritime Corporation, Robinsons Malls, SixEleven Global Services and Solutions, Inc.

MORE Power employees and Iloilo City farmers harvest over 200 hybrid melons

MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) continues to extend its commitment beyond reliable electric distribution service by supporting initiatives that create practical and sustained opportunities for communities, including Iloilo City’s urban farmers. The Harvest Festival held in Barangay Ticud, La Paz, Iloilo City, on September 24, 2026, was once again a success. The activity was spearheaded by the Iloilo City Agriculturist Office, together with the Ticud Farmers Association, under the program of the Iloilo City Government and private company MORE Power. Also in attendance at the event were the Executive Assistant to the Mayor and former Councilor Ely Estante, along with other stakeholders. More than 200 high-quality hybrid Fujisawa and Inthanon melons were harvested and purchased by MORE Power employees during the Harvest Festival. The event also featured various freshly harvested vegetables and fruits, giving employees and community members an opportunity to directly support the farmers while enjoying their produce.

MORE Power employees joined the harvesting of the hybrid melons, which were immediately weighed and purchased. Other harvested produce was also brought to the MORE Power office for direct purchase by employees as part of the company’s continuing support for the direct farm-to-market approach. The Department of Agriculture–National Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture Program (DA-NUPAP) also officially turned over the greenhouse with a hydroponics facility to the Ticud Farmers Association. “Kami sa Iloilo City Agriculturist nagakalipay gid nga natigayon ang ini nga project although indi gid ini mahapos from the start since madamo kita gina-consider lakip na kay urban area kita. So ang pinaka-challenge gid ang vacant space. Nagapasalamat gid kami sa MORE Power sa inyo nga support sa City Agriculturist kag sa mga farmers association. Nangin possible ini nga project sa commitment man sang Ticud Farmers Association kag especially sa funding sang DA-NUPAP,” said Ms. Luna Elisel, NUPAP Coordinator of the City Agriculturist Office.

Members of the Ticud Farmers Association received cucumber and chili pepper seedlings, which will be used in their next planting season. Liquid fertilizer and grass cutters were also donated by MORE Power, helping the farmers prepare for and sustain succeeding crop cycles. “Si MORE Power ever since naga-donate gid sang mga seedlings and fertilizer. Daku gid nga bulig sa kay farmers nga ginabakal ninyo ang ila mga produkto. Nalipay gid ang mga farmers nga sa field pa lang, naka-income na sila. Bulig gid ini sa ila para maka-recycle sila sang bag-o nga crop,” Ms. Elisel added. More than a one-day harvest activity, the initiative demonstrates how steady support can help local farmers build a more reliable and sustainable livelihood. The proceeds from the sale of vegetables are reinvested as capital for the succeeding planting season, enabling the association to purchase inputs and continue production. The company has been assisting the farmers of Iloilo City since 2021, especially during the pandemic years when food security became a pressing concern for many communities.

MORE Power’s participation is rooted truly in a continuing commitment to Iloilo City’s farming communities. Beyond providing seedlings, farm inputs, and equipment, the company helps create a practical link between farmers and consumers, where the value of local produce is recognized, purchased, and reinvested in the next harvest. Through consistent collaboration with the Iloilo City Government, the City Agriculturist Office, and farmers’ associations, MORE Power supports a model where urban agriculture can become a lasting source of opportunity, food production, and livelihood for Iloilo City residents.