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Central Luzon Power Coops Pledge Aid to Conflict-Stricken Electricity Workers – MASONGSONG

  Electric cooperatives (ECs) in Central Luzon have pledged P1.3 million financial assistance to the workers of the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) affected by the recently ended five-month siege of Marawi City. Reynaldo Villanueva, president of the Central Luzon Electric Cooperatives Association (CLECA), made the pledge during a meeting with National Electrification […]

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Northern Mindanao Power Coops Urged to Invest in R&D

  Mindanao electric cooperatives (ECs) gathered for a two-day refresher course on the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) held at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. Gracing the activity was National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo Masongsong who urged the ECs to invest in research and development to remain competitive and to […]

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Marawi Power Restoration Rapid Deployment Task Force Launched

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has joined hands with various electric cooperatives and allied organizations in providing all the necessary assistance to ensure the speedy rehabilitation of the damaged distribution lines and power restoration in areas affected by the five month-long battle between the government troops and the ISIS-linked Maute terrorist group in Marawi. […]

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Senate Strikes ‘Win-Win’ Solution to End NEA-Mindanao Coop Mess – MASONGSONG

  The Senate, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUSECO) have reached a “win-win” solution to settle the current dispute between the agency and the power distribution utility. The agreement was made following a consultative meeting called by the Senate Committees on Energy and on Cooperatives chaired by Senators […]

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National Organic Agriculture Congress Celebrates Its 14th Year – PIÑOL

  In the pursuit of not only providing available and affordable food, but also safe, nutritious and quality food, the National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) under the Department of Agriculture culminated its 14th National Organic Agriculture Congress at the Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro. The NOAC is a yearly event that unites organic food […]

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11am-11pm Mall Operations – LIM

  In an effort to alleviate expected heavier traffic jams during the Christmas season, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and mall owners and operators have agreed to start mall operations from 11am until 11pm, effective October 15, 2017- January 15, 2018. This came out after a consultative meeting held at the MMDA main office […]

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Love Life, Fight Drugs – SANTIAGO

  “There is no need to change the topic, but there is a need to change the way the story is told”. This according to retired general Dionisio Santiago, Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB). “The fight against drugs should be about protecting the life of our people. The fight against drugs should be […]

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Electric Coops Urged to Utilize Technology to Reach, Engage Consumers – MASONGSONG

  Electric cooperatives (ECs) should come up with innovative ways to reach out to their member-consumer-owners (MCOs) and get them involved in shaping decisions that will affect their respective communities, said National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Edgardo Masongsong. The ECs can also make good use of technology to improve public participation especially during regular membership […]

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Former Chair of Joint Congressional Power Commission Appointed to NEA Board – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) welcomes the recent appointment of former Lanao del Norte Representative Alipio Cirilo Badelles as new member to the Board of Administrators (BOA). Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said Badelles’ addition to the NEA Board will be of great help as the state-run agency continues to iron out several issues involving distressed […]

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Rural Electrification Must Continue to Spur Growth – MASONGSONG

  State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) will continue to push for the sustainable development of the nation’s rural communities by providing electricity services to every Filipino household. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong issued this statement during the 36th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) of the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SOCOTECO II) at the City […]