Former Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has given his “150% endorsement” to MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) as the next power distributor for Batangas through its Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with Batangas II Electric Cooperative(BATELEC II), sharing how the company helped transform Iloilo City’s economy and quality of life in just a few years.
“When MORE Power came to Iloilo, our city’s power supply finally became stable, reliable, and affordable,” Treñas recalled. “That stability brought in investors, created jobs, and fueled Iloilo’s growth. I can proudly say that Iloilo’s transformation was literally powered by MORE Power,” he added.
Since taking over Iloilo’s power distribution in 2020, MORE Power has poured in billions of pesos to modernize the city’s entire electrical system by building new substations, upgrading distribution lines, and installing advanced technology for faster response and outage management.
“In just five years, MORE Power has done what some utilities take decades to accomplish,” Treñas said. “They modernized Iloilo without passing the burden to consumers. Even with all the upgrades, our power rates remain among the lowest in the Visayas region,” he said.
Treñas said that before MORE Power’s entry, Iloilo City faced frequent brownouts and unstable electricity that discouraged investors and frustrated residents.
“Those days are long gone,” he shared. “Now, Iloilo is one of the most business-friendly cities in the Philippines. Investors trust us because our energy is stable. People’s lives have improved, and our local economy is stronger than ever.”
He believes the same transformation can happen in Batangas once the partnership between MORE Power and BATELEC II pushes through.
“Batangas has everything it needs to become one of the country’s strongest economic zones,” Treñas said. “But it needs a dependable, forward-looking energy partner and MORE Power has already proven it can deliver,” he said.
The former mayor appealed to Batangueños to be open to the change that comes with modernization, assuring them that it leads to real progress.
“To my friends in Batangas, support the change,” Treñas urged. “Change is inevitable, and it’s good. We once faced the same uncertainty in Iloilo, but trusting MORE Power turned out to be one of the best decisions we ever made.”
He added that he can personally vouch for the company’s leadership and professionalism.
“MORE Power’s management is transparent, hands-on, and genuinely committed to serving the people,” Treñas said. “They work closely with the local government and the community. If they can do it for Iloilo, they can do it for Batangas.”
Treñas expressed optimism that Batangas will soon experience the same benefits that Iloilo enjoys today — stable electricity, more investments, and a stronger local economy.
“With MORE Power’s proven track record, I’m confident Batangas can look forward to a brighter, more progressive future. What happened in Iloilo can—and will—happen in Batangas,” Treñas concluded.
