ILOILO City — MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) demonstrated that its mission extends well past delivering reliable electricity when 145 of its employees and environmental volunteers rolled up their sleeves for Brigada Eskwela 2026, the Department of Education’s annual nationwide school-prep campaign.
The utility’s volunteers spent the week preparing public schools for the new academic year by cleaning classrooms, clearing grounds, and addressing electrical safety – work that combines practical maintenance with a clear investment in students’ learning environments. MORE Power teams visited seven schools across Iloilo City, collecting sacks of debris, pruning tree branches near poles and service lines, inspecting circuit breakers and service wires, and donating cleaning supplies and school materials.
“Serving Iloilo goes beyond maintaining lines and meters,” said MORE Power president and chief executive officer Roel Z. Castro. “These volunteer efforts reflect who we are at our core — neighbors helping neighbors. We want to contribute to safer, more inviting learning spaces because our community’s well‑being is our priority.
Schools serviced during the Brigada Eskwela effort included Nabitasan Integrated School, Jaro National High School, Ramon Avanceña National High School, Judith Lazarraga Tiongco Memorial School, Sambag Elementary School, Molo 1 Elementary School, and Iloilo National High School. At five of these sites MORE Power volunteers collected multiple sacks of garbage and removed potential hazards around electrical infrastructure. Molo 1 Elementary and Iloilo National High School also received donated cleaning materials and school supplies to support teachers and students as classes open.
Beyond the physical cleanup, MORE Power emphasized electrical safety inside school campuses. Technicians performed routine inspections of wiring and equipment to mitigate risks to children and staff, and coordinated with school administrators on follow-up repairs and preventive measures.
The company’s participation aligns with its broader community engagement strategy, which seeks to deliver tangible social benefits in addition to reliable service. MORE Power said these activities reflect a commitment to sustainability, safety and social responsibility – helping vulnerable sectors such as public education while strengthening community trust.
“This is community care in action,” Castro explained.
He added: “Our teams bring technical expertise and practical support where it’s needed most, from pruning branches near lines to ensuring circuit breakers are safe. Those contributions protect students and make school environments more conducive to learning.”
MORE Power has steadily expanded its distribution infrastructure across Iloilo while maintaining programs that support local development. By combining routine operational work with volunteer-driven community projects like Brigada Eskwela, the company aims to demonstrate that corporate responsibility can produce direct, measurable benefits for everyday life in Ilonggo neighborhoods./PN
