Muntinlupa City officials visited Iloilo City last November 14, 2024 to gain insights into the Hybrid Underground Distribution System (HUDS) project implemented by MORE Power along Calle Real. MORE Power officials joined forces with the Iloilo City Planning and Development Office to facilitate the benchmarking visit for the Muntinlupa City local government unit.
During the visit, they discussed the innovative projects fueling Iloilo City’s urban transformation, particularly emphasizing MORE Power’s landmark initiative. The discussions centered around how the HUDS project is specifically designed to modernize Iloilo’s infrastructure while preserving its historic charm.
Engr. Romar U. Dagupan, Assistant City Engineer of Muntinlupa City, expressed his appreciation for the initiatives implemented in Iloilo City:
“It’s something that other cities aim to achieve as well. The nuisance and eyesore caused by overhead wires—especially the electrical wires, in addition to telecom lines—have become a perennial problem. Addressing this will truly contribute to the overall beautification of the city. This is a commendable initiative that the City of Muntinlupa would also like to emulate.”
He further highlighted the progress observed in Iloilo City:
“We can see the significant progress here. Iloilo City is a dynamic city that embraces development while also upholding environmental protection and heritage preservation. Typically, with progress, environmental management and heritage preservation are often left behind. But here in Iloilo City, there’s a conscious effort to preserve both the environment and heritage, which is something worth emulating.”
