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The National Electrification Administration (NEA), in partnership with the electric cooperatives (ECs), has energized 362 sitios under its Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) from January to April 2021, while efforts to bring power to off-grid areas are ongoing. NEA data showed the bulk of these newly energized areas were in Mindanao with 200 sitios, followed by […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) clarified today that it is not meddling with the decision of the National Electrification Association (NEA) in its endorsement of PCOO Asec. Marie Rafael as the General Manager (GM) of the Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BENECO). We take umbrage on Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque’s comment that electric […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has achieved a 100-percent resolution rate on citizens’ complaints and concerns coursed through the government’s 8888 Citizens’ Complaint Center (CCC) in the first two months of the year. In a letter to NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, 8888 CCC Director Bernadette Casinabe recognized the efforts of the agency in ensuring that […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said the electric cooperatives (ECs) in Eastern Visayas that recently experienced interruptions due to Typhoon Bising have returned to normal operation, while the cost of damage to power distribution facilities from the typhoon was estimated at P13.76 million. In its power monitoring report as of Wednesday (April 28), the NEA […]
Electric cooperatives (ECs) are continuously working to fix the damage to power distribution facilities and restore electricity to areas affected by Typhoon ‘Bising,’ the National Electrification Administration (NEA) said. Based on the monitoring of the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) as of Wednesday (April 21), several areas in Region 8 or Eastern […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) recently led the ceremonial switch-on of the 14-millionth consumer connection in the country under the rural electrification program. The 14 millionth household connection is located in Sitio Kamias-Badjao Annex, Barangay Bus-Bus, Municipality of Jolo, Sulu province under the coverage area of the Sulu Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SULECO). Since the inception […]
Loans extended by state-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) to electric cooperatives (ECs) reached P102 million in the first quarter of 2021. Latest data from the NEA Accounts Management and Guarantee Department (AMGD) showed that from January to March this year, P102.4 million in loans, including calamity loans, were released to five ECs. These ECs availed […]
Electric cooperatives (ECs) are always ready to extend assistance to fellow power distribution utilities in need, the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA) party-list said. PHILRECA Rep. Presley de Jesus said the task force recently created by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to help the Misamis Oriental II Rural Service Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO II) in […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has taken steps to intervene into the management of an electric cooperative in Misamis Oriental through the creation of a task force aimed at improving the power distribution utility’s operational efficiency. The NEA Board of Administrators passed Resolution No. 2021-44, approving the deactivation of the Board of Directors of the […]
Electricity sales of the electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country grew by 2 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year. This is according to the data gathered by the National Electrification Administration (NEA), through its Information Technology and Communication Services Department (ITCSD). Data showed the ECs’ total electricity sales stood at 23,622 GWh last […]