Primelectric CEO Roel Castro Shares Power Resilience Strategies

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Primelectric Holdings, Inc. President and CEO Roel Castro delivered the opening keynote address at i4C.PH 2026: Resilience Reimagined. It was held on November 3 at the SMX Convention Center Clark. He highlighted the importance of power system reliability, infrastructure security, and operational resilience.

The three-day national summit brought together leaders from government, defense, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure to address emerging risks and strengthen the country’s resilience.

Castro’s Pivotal Role in the Industry

Castro, who heads Primelectric, the parent company of MORE Power, Negros Power, and Bohol Light, discussed how the company builds resilience into its operations to maintain reliable electricity service, especially during emergencies and unexpected disruptions.

He highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen power system reliability through better power supply management, infrastructure upgrades, and improvements to distribution networks.

The company is also investing in flexible grid systems, operational safeguards, and technology improvements to ensure a more stable and dependable electricity supply, particularly during disruptions and extreme weather conditions.

Castro also underscored the importance of personnel preparedness, highlighting regular training, refresher programs, and emergency simulations to equip employees with the skills needed to respond effectively to crises.

For Primelectric, resilience goes beyond restoring power after disasters. It requires continuous planning, infrastructure investment, technological innovation, and workforce readiness to minimize disruptions and sustain essential services.

About the Power Resilience Summit

Organized by risk management expert Augustus Caesar “Ace” Esmeralda, together with Ace and Associates Risk Management, Inc. and Resilient.PH, the summit promotes an integrated approach to physical security, disaster preparedness, business continuity, and cybersecurity.

Castro’s keynote reinforced the summit’s central message: building resilience means anticipating risks, strengthening critical systems, and ensuring communities can continue functioning even in times of crisis.