MORE Power pushes for culture of safety in power distribution

Iloilo City's electricity distribution service provider MORE Power, led by tycoon Enrique Razon, is now part of the Safety Organization of the Philippines (SOPI)—a national group that promotes workplace health, safety, and environmental protection. 

In a news release, MORE Power said it has recorded 1.9 million safe man-hours, which it called proof of its commitment to keep employees and the community safe.

"This membership in SOPI is a testament to MORE Power's unwavering commitment to safety, health, and environmental protection. We are proud to join this esteemed organization and contribute to its mission of promoting a culture of safety across the Philippines," said Roel Castro, president and CEO of MORE Power. 

The company has also organized a mangrove planting and coastal cleanup in Barangay Hinactacan. 

In cooperation with local agencies, 200 mangrove saplings were planted, which is also a part of a bigger goal to plant 10,000 trees and mangroves across Iloilo City. 

"This mangrove planting is part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and reflects our integrated approach to create a cleaner, greener Iloilo City," Castro said.

"By investing in these green initiatives, we are demonstrating our dedication to being responsible stewards of the environment," he added.

Since starting operations in 2020, MORE Power has grown beyond a utility provider as it became a partner in Iloilo City's development, offering the most affordable electricity rates in Western Visayas at P11.3263 per kWh. — VDV, GMA Integrated News