El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental | November 13, 2025 —
In its continuing commitment to empower communities and strengthen local partnerships, MORESCO-1 conducted a Community Needs Assessment for Livelihood Programs today at the Barangay Cogon Hall, El Salvador City.
The activity was spearheaded by MORESCO-1 Director John Derrick M. Lorono, and led by Member-Customer Development Chief Rio M. Vallejo together with Community Development Officer Engr. Romeo “Boy” Lubguban. The engagement forms part of MORESCO-1’s ongoing initiatives to support the socio-economic development of its member-consumers through capacity-building and sustainable livelihood planning.
The program was held in partnership with the Mindanao State University at Naawan’s DARES Center — short for Develops, Adopts, Responds, Encourages, and Sustains Center — which serves as the university’s extension and community development arm. The MSU-Naawan team was represented by Mr. Lyndon Roa and Mr. Rebino Batoto, who shared valuable insights and methodologies in identifying viable community-based livelihood interventions.
Representing Barangay Cogon were Kagawad Ever Domingo and the Federated Member-Consumer Organization (MCO) President of El Salvador Kagawad Jovito Ocon, who both expressed gratitude for MORESCO-1’s proactive engagement in understanding and addressing the local needs of their constituents.
Through this collaborative effort, MORESCO-1 continues to uphold its mission of being “Beyond Power” — energizing communities not only through electricity, but also through developmental partnerships that inspire resilience, inclusivity, and self-sufficiency among its member-consumers.