Primelectric CEO Roel Castro Discusses Power System Resilience At National Summit In Clark
Strengthening electricity infrastructure, preparing personnel for emergencies, and adopting new technologies were among the key strategies highlighted by Primelectric Holdings, Inc. President and CEO Roel Castro during a national summit on resilience held in Clark, Pampanga.
Castro delivered the opening keynote address at i4C.PH 2026: Resilience Reimagined, a three-day gathering held at the SMX Convention Center Clark from November 3. The event brought together representatives from government, defense, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure sectors to discuss ways to address emerging threats and strengthen the country’s preparedness for disruptions.
Strengthening Power Infrastructure and Operations
During his presentation, Castro discussed how Primelectric incorporates resilience into its electricity distribution operations, emphasizing that maintaining reliable power requires more than simply restoring service after an interruption.
The company’s approach includes improving power supply management, upgrading existing facilities, and developing more flexible distribution networks. Investments in technology and operational safeguards are also part of its efforts to maintain stable electricity services, particularly during extreme weather events and other emergencies.
Primelectric is the parent company of MORE Power, Negros Power, and Bohol Light, which provide electricity distribution services in their respective franchise areas.
Workforce Preparedness as Part of Resilience
Beyond infrastructure improvements, Castro highlighted the importance of preparing employees to respond to unexpected situations.
Regular training sessions, refresher courses, and emergency simulations help personnel develop the necessary skills to manage operational challenges and respond during critical incidents.
These preparations recognize that a reliable power system depends not only on equipment and technology but also on the people responsible for operating and maintaining it.
Promoting a Broader Approach to Resilience
The summit, organized by risk management expert Augustus Caesar “Ace” Esmeralda, together with Ace and Associates Risk Management, Inc. and Resilient.PH, focused on strengthening preparedness across several sectors, including physical security, disaster response, business continuity, and cybersecurity.
Castro’s participation highlighted the role of electricity providers in national resilience efforts, considering that power is essential to the continued operation of businesses, public services, and communities.
His presentation emphasized that building a resilient power system requires sustained investment, careful planning, technological improvements, and a workforce capable of responding to emergencies.
As climate-related events, infrastructure risks, and other disruptions continue to challenge essential services, strengthening the country’s electricity networks remains an important part of ensuring communities can maintain normal operations even during difficult circumstances.
