MORE Power supports Iloilo City schools through Brigada Eskwela

MORE Electric and Power Corp. mobilized 145 employees and environmental volunteers for Brigada Eskwela 2026, extending its public service work beyond power distribution through school cleanup, electrical safety checks, and donations.

The effort formed part of the Department of Education’s annual school-preparation program, which ran from June 1 to 5, 2026, to help prepare public schools for the opening of school year 2026–2027.

DepEd said this year’s Brigada Eskwela focused on clean, safe, and learner-friendly schools, literacy support, infrastructure improvement, structural safety, climate resilience, and cleanup drives.

MORE Power volunteers spent the week cleaning classrooms, clearing school grounds, 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,” MORE Power President and CEO Roel Z. Castro said.

“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,” Castro said.

The company’s teams visited seven Iloilo City schools: 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 the sites, MORE Power volunteers collected multiple sacks of garbage and removed potential hazards around electrical infrastructure.

Molo 1 Elementary School and Iloilo National High School also received cleaning materials and school supplies to support teachers and students as classes open.

Beyond the cleanup, MORE Power technicians conducted routine inspections of wiring and equipment inside school campuses to help reduce electrical risks for children, teachers, and staff.

The company also coordinated with school administrators on follow-up repairs and preventive measures.

“This is community care in action,” Castro said.

“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,” he added.

MORE Power said its participation in Brigada Eskwela supports its broader community engagement strategy, which seeks to deliver social benefits alongside reliable electric service.

The company said the effort reflects its commitment to sustainability, safety, and social responsibility, particularly for vulnerable sectors such as public education.

MORE Power has continued expanding its distribution infrastructure across Iloilo while maintaining programs that support local development.

Through volunteer-driven projects such as Brigada Eskwela, the utility said it aims to show that corporate responsibility can bring direct and measurable benefits to everyday life in Ilonggo neighborhoods.