Iloilo City’s sole power company, MORE Power, gathered farmers and the City Agriculture Office to celebrate its 5th anniversary with the Harvest Festival.
Since its inception, it has helped farmers by providing technological and logistical assistance. The Harvest Festival stands as a testament to its long-term commitment to sustainability and community development.
By maintaining the trees and plants from past initiatives, this program continues to support food security, sustainable agriculture, and local farmers in partnership with the City Agricultural Office, Allied Botanical Corporation, and Uswag Nursery.
“We recognize that this represents more than just corporate social responsibility, they symbolize the growth and journey of our company. Entertwined with the wellbeing of our environment and the community. Just as the plants or the seeds we have donated flourished, we are dedicated to ensure their success,” says Ma. Cristina D. Cabalhin – VP, Marketing and Corporate Affairs.
MORE Power employees actively participated in the harvest, purchasing the produce they gathered as a way to support local farmers.
“Kabay pa sa MORE dugang pa gid nga support sa farmers nga luwas sang seeds may ma dugang pa gid sila support sa farmers,” says Rizaldo Quino Portillo, President, Brgy. Camalig Vegetable Association.
Through seed distribution, crop monitoring, and educational activities, MORE Power ensures that past green efforts keep growing while helping farmers adopt better farming techniques.
“Not Only nga naga provide sa power kag services, may ara siya part nga ginatan-aw niya ang kapakanan sa atun food providers, food sources naton. Nakita naton nga isa sina sa marginalized sector naton ang atun mangunguma. Pero importante sila kay nagapakaon sila sa urban setting,” says Iñigo Garingalao, City Agriculture Office.
“This year ang goal ni MORE Power is sustainability. Gusto ta mabal-an kung may impact gid man ang seeds nga gin-donate ni MORE Power. Ga conduct kami technical assistance kag educational para makatulod sa farmers kung paano sila mag tanum sang mga specific nga seeds. Gusto man namon mag introduce sang new technology sa mga farmers. Quarterly na ini siya matabo,” says Janine Diones, Marketing Officer More Power. For five years and beyond, MORE Power remain dedicated to powering a healthier, greener future for Iloilo City.
