MORE Electric and Power Corporation
[11] In October 2024, the underground distribution system (UDS) along Calle Real, a historic street in downtown Iloilo City, successfully connected its first customer.[12][13] The UDS project will also cover other parts of the city, including the district plazas, main roads, and other heritage sites.[14] Following this legislative move, MORE Power swiftly initiated an expropriation case against PECO in March 2019 to legally acquire its distribution assets necessary for operating in Iloilo City.This court order paved the way for MORE Power to assume operational control over key infrastructure like substations, reassuring residents and businesses of uninterrupted service through proactive consumer support measures.[16] In 2020, the Supreme Court issued a final ruling that PECO could no longer operate Iloilo City’s distribution system, affirming that its franchise had lapsed.