ALIMODIAN, Iloilo – MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) employees braved the heat and hiked the steep slopes of Agony Hill in Alimodian, Iloilo, carrying 500 narra tree saplings for a tree-planting activity.
More than 50 employees joined the initiative in coordination with the Alimodian Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office and the Alimodian Local Government Unit.
“This activity reflects MORE Power’s core commitment to environmental responsibility. Every year, we conduct similar initiatives to engage with our consumers and demonstrate that MORE Power goes beyond delivering quality service as a distribution utility but also extending its efforts for the community,” said Engineer Ronald Torres, chief operating officer of MORE Power.
He added: “We would like to extend our gratitude to the cooperation of the Alimodian Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office headed by, Engineer Reno Alquisada and most especially to Mayor Ian Kenneth Alfeche for allowing us to execute this activity.”
MORE Power has been active in programs that aim to help communities, including tree-planting initiatives not only in Iloilo City but also in Iloilo Province, where it now serves towns such as Alimodian.
“It is very important to have this kind of activity. Since MORE Power started here in Iloilo City, various activities and partnerships with LGU and other stakeholders have been conducted. We will continue to support initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and strengthen community partnerships,, said Engineer Torres.
Since taking over power distribution in Iloilo City, MORE Power has exceeded its commitment to plant 10,000 trees in the city, planting 14,000 tree saplings through various community initiatives.
By continuing these efforts in both the city and the province, the company aims to contribute to their shared sustainability aspirations by supporting greener communities, biodiversity conservation, and long-term environmental resilience for the benefit of Ilonggos./PN
