Iloilo distribution firm deploys engineers to hasten power restoration in Odette-hit areas

MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has deployed additional engineers and linemen to speed up power restoration in areas battered by Typhoon Odette.

MORE Power president Roel Castro said at least 20 personnel joined Task Force Kapatid of the Department of Energy (DOE), National Electrification Administration (NEA) and Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) to help in restoration works in Visayas communities over the weekend.

The personnel were composed of engineers, linemen and customer care staff from the energy firm.

Castro said the personnel were equipped with necessary tools and prepared to stay in the affected communities during the holiday season.

“This is indeed the season for helping and spreading the love of Christ and MORE Power is glad and very much honored to be a part of this worthy endeavor since the power system of Iloilo City was completely restored last Saturday,” he said in a statement.

He said MORE Power energy firm has offered its service through DOE, NEA, and PHILRECA to help Negros Island in its restoration activities.

Meanwhile, Castro assured that the energy firm was able to register 100% restoration of its energy supply in the southern area of Iloilo City.

A total of 123 poles, electricity lines and its laterals were damaged during Odette's onslaught.

The Department of Energy (DOE) said on Thursday it expects more areas ravaged by Typhoon Odette will have electricity by Christmas Day.—Richa Noriega/LDF, GMA News