IBC is first to switch to MORE Power in Pavia

Construction firm International Builders Corp (IBC) became the first consumer to officially transfer its electric service to MORE Electric and Power Corporation in the company’s newly expanded franchise area, following a successful migration completed on Jan. 18, 2026.

The switch marks a historic milestone as the first power line transfer in the country under a utility franchise expansion. IBC, a prominent business based in Pavia, Iloilo, previously sourced electricity from a different distribution utility.

The migration was completed within a few hours without any delays, according to a joint statement from MORE Power and IBC.

Present during the ceremonial transfer were MORE Power President and CEO Roel Z. Castro, IBC Owner Alfonso Tan, IBC Vice President for Operations Alvin L. Tan, and Pavia Vice Mayor Edsel G. Gerochi.

Castro said the transfer not only demonstrates the readiness of MORE Power to serve beyond Iloilo City but also fulfills long-standing demands from consumers in the province.

“This ceremony is just the beginning. We are very excited to cater to more consumers in Pavia, Iloilo, proving that nothing is impossible with us,” Castro said. “Serving the consumers will be our topmost priority here at MORE Power. I am very thankful to IBC for trusting us with this commitment.”

The company’s expansion into Iloilo’s 2nd and 4th districts was spurred by calls from local constituents for improved electricity distribution services. In response, Reps. Michael Gorriceta (Iloilo, 2nd district) and Braeden John Biron (Iloilo, 4th district) filed the expanded franchise bill in Congress on Sept. 22, 2021.

With the official transition of IBC’s power supply now complete, MORE Power has signaled its readiness to serve more consumers in the province beginning this year.