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For four years now, MORE Power has remained steadfast in its commitment to the Ilonggo community. Beyond its role as the city’s sole power distributor, the company has continued its efforts to help uplift the lives of the Ilonggos.
Recently, MORE Power extended support to various charitable institutions in Iloilo City through its Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which consistently generate beneficial effects on the local community.
The identified charitable institutions include Asilo de Molo, Friends of Cancer Kids Iloilo Foundation, Inc., Philippine Red Cross, Homeless People’s Federation Philippines, Inc., St. Clement’s Parish Church, the Carmelite Monastery, Colegio De San Jose, Assumption Iloilo, Ati Orphanage and Children Center, Jaro Archdiocesan Social Action Center, and St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary, Inc.
What made this year’s effort particularly remarkable was the involvement of the company’s Key Accounts. Through our active participation and support in our Christmas caroling, these key accounts contributed funds that increased the allocated budget for this noble activity.
This collaborative engagement elevated the CSR initiative, amplifying the company’s core values and its dedication to serving the community.
MORE Power’s initiative marked a significant shift by not just championing a charitable cause but also fostering ongoing support for these institutions. Among the prominent key accounts that responded to MORE Power’s call were Golden Portal Industries, Grand Canyon Multi Holdings, Inc., Florete Group of Companies, Tatoy’s Manokan and Seafood, Uy Group of Companies, Alfonso Tan Group of Companies, Mr. Tony Jon, Toyota Iloilo, 21 Hotels, JD Bakeshop, and Grand Xing Imperial Hotel.
Apart from the funds that MORE Power allocated to each beneficiary, additional funds were collected from these key accounts.
In embracing our responsibility towards Iloilo’s well-being, MORE Power remains deeply honored to join hands with the community in creating meaningful change. Our journey alongside these esteemed charitable institutions signifies not just corporate support but a shared commitment to nurturing hope and resilience within our beloved city.
The involvement of our Key Accounts in the Christmas caroling underscores the power of unity in serving a greater purpose. As we reflect on this collaborative success, MORE Power remains resolute in our dedication to sustaining these impactful initiatives, recognizing that true progress arises from collective compassion and unrelenting support for our community’s well-being.

Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. brought joy to the 1,100 inmates of Iloilo District Jail (IDJ) in Brgy. Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo as he revived the traditional giftgiving activity on December 23, two days before Christmas.

Gov. Defensor last held the giftgiving activity at IDJ in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tradition was started by the governor’s father, former Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. in celebration of his birthday which falls on Christmas Day, December 25.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Assistant Regional Director for Operations and Iloilo Provincial Administrator Jail Supt. Vicente Papelera and IDJ Acting Warden Jail Chief Insp. Denver Beltran assisted Gov. Defensor in the ceremonial distribution of giftpacks to representatives of the different dormitories inside IDJ.

The giftpacks contains toiletries, such as toothpaste, bath soap, and shampoo, and coffee and sugar, among others.

Papelera thanked Gov. Defensor for bringing back his traditional giftgiving activity which was missed by the IDJ inmates for three years.

Gov. Defensor assured the BJMP officials and inmates of the Iloilo provincial government’s continued support in terms of infrastructures and improved facilities.

He also floated the idea of livelihood and skills training for the inmates at the provincial government’s Agriculture Research and Training (ART) Center which is located just outside the IDJ.

A Holy Mass presided by Rev. Fr. Ildefonso Cachuela preceded the giftgiving activity.

Also present were Punong Barangay Julie Sequio of Brgy. Nanga and some provincial government department heads and personnel, and the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Press Corps.

The officials and staff of Iloilo Provincial Employees and Community Multi-purpose Cooperative (IPECMPC) also helped facilitate the conduct of Gov. Defensor’s giftgiving activity as part of their community service.

As an expression of gratitude, the BJMP gave Gov. Defensor a Certificate of Appreciation and a colorful painting made by inmate Abner Politico. (Capitol News)

Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair, a convergence of national government agencies’ distribution of equipment, financial assistance, scholarship programs, livelihood assistance, and payouts to priority sectors, has brought the government closer to the communities in Guimbal town in the province of Iloilo.

Mario Boglosa, President of Baras Farmers Association in Barotac Nuevo, conveyed his gratitude to the government for availing various equipment under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization component of the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization.

“Nagapasalamat gid ako sa Department of Agriculture nga naka-avail kami sang harvester kag transplanter. Daku gid ina nga bulig sa amon pangunguma kag barangay. Sa liwat nagapasalamat man ako ilabi na sa aton nga presidente nga nakakuha kami machinery sa amon nga pagpanguma, (I am grateful to the Department of Agriculture that we were able to avail of the harvester and the transplanter.  This will be a big help to our farm and to our barangay. Again, thank you especially to our President that we were able to get these machineries for our farm.)” Boglosa expressed.

A total of P900 million worth of programs and services were brought to the province. Of the figure, P200 million was distributed as financial assistance.

With 51 participating national government agencies, over 160 services were offered to some 80,000 beneficiaries during the two-day fair, which started on December 9.

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, who served as the keynote speaker, emphasized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration’s brand of leadership to cascade government services to the grassroots level.

“Ang pangako ng Bagong Pilipinas ay isang pamahalaan na hindi naghihintay. Pamahalaan na kusang lumalapit sa mamamayan upang tugunan ang pangangailangan sa mas lalong madaling panahon,” Romualdez said.

“Sa serbisyo fair, nagsama sama ang iba’t ibang mga sangay ng pamahalaan upang maihatid at maipangako na mas mabilis at mas mahalagang impormasyon at serbisyo tungo sa ating sama-samang pag-unlad,” he added.

The BPSF offered social services from the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development (DHSUD), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), National Food Authority (NFA), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA).

Under livelihood and educational services, the following agencies offered services: Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Technical Skills and Development Authority (TESDA), DENR, OCD, and FDA.

In terms of regulatory functions, the BPSF extended services from the following government agencies: Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippine National Police (PNP), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Bureau (LTFRB), Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Other government services also include those from the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Social Security System, PhilHealth, Pag-Ibig, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).

Apart from the services, the BPSF also highlighted the administration’s flagship program, “Kadiwa ng Pangulo” which supports the agriculture industry to ensure food security at a reasonable price.

To note, the BPSF in Iloilo is the ninth leg of the event as it aims to cover all 83 provinces in the country. (PIA Iloilo)