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SO-EN Lingerie and Mabuhay Energy partnership for cost-effective manufacturing power
By Mabuhay EnergyMabuhay News2 min readJune 4, 2026

How SO-EN Lingerie Fashioned a More Cost-Effective Operation with Mabuhay Energy

Paano Pinababa ng SO-EN Lingerie ang Gastos sa Operasyon Kasama ang Mabuhay Energy

SO-EN Lingerie, a household name trusted by millions of Filipino women, made its manufacturing operation more cost-effective by switching its power supply to Mabuhay Energy through the RCOA program.

For generations, the name SO-EN Lingerie has been woven into the fabric of daily Filipino life. As a household staple trusted by millions of women, the brand has built an enduring legacy on reliability, quality, and deep-rooted comfort. But behind the seamless craftsmanship found on retail shelves lies a massive, high-demand manufacturing operation that requires immense power to keep running.

In a competitive market where operational costs can make or break production efficiency, SO-EN found a strategic way to empower its future, not by changing how they manufacture, but by revolutionizing how they buy power through the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) program.

By partnering with Mabuhay Energy Corporation, a premier Retail Electricity Supplier (RES), the makers of SO-EN have taken full control of their energy consumption, proving that a traditional heritage brand can be a modern pioneer in corporate sustainability and cost-efficiency.

For SO-EN, transitioning to a RES wasn't just a corporate checkbox; it was a critical business evolution. It shifted electricity from a volatile, uncontrollable overhead cost into a strategic, negotiable asset.

Choosing the right partner is everything. Mabuhay Energy stepped in not merely as a utility provider, but as an energy strategist tailored to SO-EN's specialized production needs. There is a beautiful synergy in this partnership. For decades, SO-EN's core mission has been the comfort and empowerment of women. Meanwhile, navigating the corporate grid requires its own form of resilience and smart decision-making.

By optimizing its energy footprint through Mabuhay Energy, SO-EN ensures that its local manufacturing plants remain resilient against economic headwinds. It is a brilliant example of a Filipino business icon utilizing strategic energy solutions to protect its legacy, support its workforce, and power the wheels of local industry.

As the energy landscape moves toward a smarter, more deregulated future, the collaboration between SO-EN Lingerie and Mabuhay Energy serves as a powerful reminder for the local industrial sector that managing your energy strategically is no longer just an operational choice; it is a competitive advantage.

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