23/10/2026
Two homegrown Cebuano companies have teamed up to power world-class Filipino craftsmanship.
Interior Crafts of the Islands, Inc., the creative force behind the globally recognized KENNETH COBONPUE design brand, has partnered with COREnergy to power its Cebu manufacturing workshop. This move was made possible by the Energy Regulatory Commission’s implementation of Phase 4 of the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) program in June 2026, which opened the competitive electricity market to businesses with energy demand between 100 kW and 499 kW.
For a premium furniture manufacturer, electricity is a critical production input required for specialized machinery, precision finishing, and strict quality control. By leveraging the expanded RCOA threshold to optimize one of its largest operating expenses, the design house can reinvest in continuous innovation, local artisans, and its global operations.
Through this partnership, COREnergy is helping a proudly Cebuano brand secure the reliable power it needs to continue bringing distinctly Filipino luxury design to the global stage.
Read the full story on The Manila Times here: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/10/17/tmt-newswire/woven-in-cebu-powered-by-choice/2447314