ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corporation’s (MORE Power) recent release of over a thousand juvenile fishes in the Iloilo River highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
In partnership with the Iloilo City Agriculture Office, this was the third time that MORE Power released fishes in the river in support of the city government’s efforts to promote sustainable aquatic food and biodiversity.
Iloilo River, once a polluted and foul-smelling waterway, has transformed into an ecotourism site, thanks to the joint efforts of the public and private sectors.
Mayor Jerry Treñas and former senator Franklin Drilon spearheaded initiatives and programs that have made the river a centerpiece of ecotourism in the city.
MORE Power’s contribution to this program reflects the company’s commitment to being part of Iloilo City’s sustainability efforts.
The number of fishes released this year by MORE Power holds a deeper meaning for the company. It represents the number of days that MORE Power has been serving Iloilo City as its sole Power Distribution Utility.
This gesture symbolizes the company’s marriage to the city and its devotion to promoting progress and change, as well as balance, stability and tranquility.
The release of juvenile fishes also represents fertility, reflecting the company’s commitment to promoting food security and livelihood projects in the area.
MORE Power’s tradition of giving back to the environment is a crucial aspect of the company’s sustainability efforts.
By replenishing the river’s fish population, the company is promoting the river’s long-term ecological health and its potential for supporting sustainable aquatic food systems.
This initiative is one of many ways that MORE Power is contributing to Iloilo City’s sustainability programs, reflecting the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and its responsibility to future generations.
MORE Power’s recent release of fish fingerlings in the Iloilo River is a significant step towards promoting sustainability and supporting the city’s ecological health.
This initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, and its partnership with the Iloilo City Agricultural Office reflects the public and private sectors’ joint efforts to promote sustainable development.
“By working together, we can continue to protect our planet and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come,” said MORE Power’s Vice President for Corporate Planning, Niel Parcon./PN