Maintaining Consistent Power Supply Secures Non-stop Electricity for Iloilo City
Rewritten Article:
In the heart of the May 12, 2025, national and local elections, MORE Power, the one and only power provider for Iloilo City, managed to keep the current flowing without a hitch, enabling seamless voting and canvassing across the city.
Jonathan Sayno, Election Assistant II at the Iloilo City Commission on Elections (Comelec) office, expressed gratitude, stating, "We're giving a big shout-out to MORE Power Corporation for pitching in during the elections, ‘cause there were no power hiccups!"
He added that the automated counting process went like a dream, running smoothly until the winners were officially declared.
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To pull this off, MORE Power sent more than a hundred staff members into action as part of their Oplan Halalan 2025, kicking things off at 5 a.m. on election day and wrapping up once the vote canvassing was done on May 13.
Throughout about 30 hours of relentless monitoring, the company attended to various minor electrical niggles, such as a sparking cable in City Proper, a sizzling socket in Jaro, a pole ablaze near A. Montes Elementary School, and brief power wobbles in Molo and Diversion Feeders.
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Despite these minor bumps, not a single polling station faced an outage, keeping the elections humming along smoothly.
More Power credits their close partnership with Comelec, local media partners, and Ilonggo voters who reported real-time concerns for their successful operation.
The company underlined their dedication to offering top-notch and dependable power service during vital events, pointing to their unbroken record during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections as proof of their continued trustworthiness and preparedness. (Sonic Sunshine)
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Behind the Scenes:
MORE Power put together a comprehensive strategy to preserve electricity supply during key events, such as the May 12, 2025, elections in Iloilo City. Some key components of their approach include:
- Planning and Preparation:
- Oplan Halalan 2025: MORE Power devised a specific plan to guarantee a steady electricity supply during the elections, which involved thorough preparation, like equipment testing and personnel mobilization.[2]
- High Readiness Level: Before the elections, MORE Power reported being 98% ready, indicating a high level of preparation to handle potential obstacles.[3]
- Continuous Monitoring and Rapid Response:
- Monitoring Teams: MORE Power dispatched more than 100 personnel for around-the-clock monitoring, starting at 5 a.m. on election day, and keeping watch until the end of vote canvassing on May 13.[2]
- Swift Action: The company tackled various minor electrical issues, such as a sparking cable, a smoking socket, and a pole fire, ensuring that these didn't disrupt the electricity supply.[2]
- Collaboration and Support:
- Alliances: MORE Power collaborated closely with Comelec and local media partners to ensure a smooth voting process.[2]
- Public Collaboration: The company acknowledged the Ilonggo voters' partnership in reporting on-site concerns, which aided in maintaining the electricity supply.[2]
- Dedication to Reliability:
- Past Successes: MORE Power had previously exhibited their ability to maintain uninterrupted power supply during the 2023 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.[2]
- Future Enhancements: The company vowed to continuously enhance the quality and dependability of the electrical service in Iloilo City, recognizing the importance of a consistent power supply during critical events such as elections.[2]
Overall, MORE Power's strategy prioritizes thorough preparation, active monitoring, swift problem-solving, collaboration with stakeholders, and a commitment to enhancing service dependability.
MOREPower's Oplan Halalan 2025 was instrumental in ensuring smooth elections in Iloilo City, as the power provider addressed various electrical issues and maintained a steady supply throughout the general-news event. The company's success in the May 12, 2025, elections built upon their unbroken record during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, demonstrating their continued trustworthiness and preparedness in the realm of politics.
