The PR & Events Circuit

      Today’s  kwarentahins   are working towards a midlife upgrade. In their quest to become the best versions of themselves, people in their 40s sign up for marathons and HYROX tournaments and take on lighter but challenging workouts like Pilates and yoga. They know that as they age, they lose muscle mass, their joints stiffen, and their metabolism slows down. Embracing an active lifestyle is an effective way to remain strong and resilient amid aging.    Being active as we age  definitely has  benefits. However, we  have to  be aware that our aging bodies can no longer recover as quickly as they used to. As we grow older, we need to  allot  time for rest to avoid injuries and continue practicing an active lifestyle. It is imperative to complement our body’s natural recovery process with tried-and-tested wellness tools.    “While fitness knows no age, we need to be smarter and more intentional about our active l...

Property giant Megaworld marked another major milestone in its commitment to workplace excellence and employee development with its first-ever inclusion as the only Philippine real estate company in Time Magazine’s prestigious Asia-Pacific Best Employers 2027 list. This coveted recognition places Megaworld among distinguished employers across the region and reinforces its reputation as an employer of choice in the country. “We thank Time Magazine for this recognition, which affirms that investing in our people is one of the most important investments we can make as a company. Our people challenge us to do more, not only to provide meaningful career opportunities, but also to create an environment where every employee, across all our offices, hotels, and townships in the Philippines, can grow, thrive, and succeed. Our progress as a company must always go hand in hand with the progress of our people,” says Lourdes T. Gutierrez-Alfonso, president and CEO of Megaworld.  The milestone f...

MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has assured consumers that its teams are ready to help ensure reliable electricity service during the observance of Undas 2026. Round-the-clock monitoring and response Preparations included checking transformers serving cemeteries to prevent overloading, conducting thermal scanning, inspecting power lines, and carrying out other maintenance work. The deployment plan for November 1–2, 2026, is also in place, with 10 Line Teams, 18 Response Teams, and 10 Quick Response Teams set to work in shifts to provide round-the-clock monitoring and response across the city. Engineer Roy Majarucon, Manager for Line Construction, Maintenance & Metering Operation, said inspecting MORE Power’s facilities near or within cemeteries is part of the company’s annual preparations. “MORE Power is proactive in ensuring that those visiting the cemeteries will be safe this Undas. This has been our routine every year. We check the transformers, conduct load tes...

Homebuyers can take advantage of exclusive perks and special offers on select ready-for-occupancy (RFO) residential properties in property giant Megaworld's Visayas townships during the two-day Pag-IBIG Fund National Housing Expo 2026, which runs until tomorrow, October 28, at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City. The special offers are available exclusively for new sales made during the expo, covering select condominium units and residential lots at Iloilo Business Park in Iloilo City; The Upper East in Bacolod City; Forbes Hill in Northill Gateway in Talisay City; and The Mactan Newtown in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Eligible properties must have a contract price not exceeding P30 million. Buyers can make the most of these exclusive expo deals, with special perks available for different payment options. Those who will pay in full within 30 days of reservation can avail of additional savings, while those who use Pag-IBIG Fund financing by December 2026 can enjoy special terms unde...

MORE Electric and Power Corporation employees braved the heat and hiked the steep slopes of Agony Hill in Alimodian, Iloilo, carrying 500 narra tree saplings for a tree-planting activity. More than 50 employees joined the initiative in coordination with the Alimodian Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office and the Alimodian Local Government Unit. “This activity reflects MORE Power’s core commitment to environmental responsibility. Every year, we conduct similar initiatives to engage with our consumers and demonstrate that MORE Power goes beyond delivering quality service as a distribution utility but also extending its efforts for the community. We would like to extend our gratitude to the cooperation of the Alimodian Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office headed by, Engineer Reno Alquisada and most especially to Mayor Ian Kenneth Alfeche for allowing us to execute this activity,” said Engineer Ronald Torres, Chief Operating Officer of MORE Power. MORE Power has ...

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MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) took home the prestigious APEX Company of the Year award, held on October 13, 2026, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resorts World Manila. MORE Power President and CEO Mr. Roel Castro received the award beaming with pride. Castro was also a finalist in the Asia CEO Awards. The APEX Company of the Year is awarded to companies that show significant innovation, contribute to economic advancement, demonstrate strategic leadership, and drive national transformation. “APEX company of the year recognizes companies that have achieved something significant but more importantly companies whose success can impact beyond their own organization,” says Haidee Enriquez of Microsourcing Group.  As a distribution utility, MORE Power strengthened its services in more than six years. It capitalized on rehabilitating the substations, put up new substations, put up insulated power lines, as well as a modern and centralized monitoring system for the entire...

The festival presents a month-long program of exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and creative workshops. Iloilo’s thriving creative community takes center stage this October as Iloilo Arts Festival 2026 transforms Iloilo Business Park, Megaworld’s township in Iloilo City, into a month-long showcase of music, dance, visual arts, film, fashion, craftsmanship, and Ilonggo culture Among this year’s highlights are a special performance and art exhibit by internationally acclaimed Ilonggo singer Jed Madela, a retrospective honoring National Artist for Dance Agnes Locsin, and the Ilonggo Cinema Festival, featuring 37 Ilonggo films.  President and CEO of MREIT Inc., Head of Arts and Culture Arnie Batac; Iloilo Arts Festival Assistant Festival Director Jay Treñas; Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. Former President Allan Tan; Ilonggo singer Jed Madela; and FVP and Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Javier Hernandez mark the opening of Iloilo Arts Festival 2026 at Iloilo Business Park...

MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) continues to extend its commitment beyond reliable electric distribution service by supporting initiatives that create practical and sustained opportunities for communities, including Iloilo City’s urban farmers. The Harvest Festival held in Barangay Ticud, La Paz, Iloilo City, on September 24, 2026, was once again a success. The activity was spearheaded by the Iloilo City Agriculturist Office, together with the Ticud Farmers Association, under the program of the Iloilo City Government and private company MORE Power. Also in attendance at the event were the Executive Assistant to the Mayor and former Councilor Ely Estante, along with other stakeholders. More than 200 high-quality hybrid Fujisawa and Inthanon melons were harvested and purchased by MORE Power employees during the Harvest Festival. The event also featured various freshly harvested vegetables and fruits, giving employees and community members an opportunity to directly suppo...