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Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi recognized the critical role played by the electric cooperatives in providing basic electricity services to Filipinos, particularly in times of disaster and calamity situations. Secretary Cusi cited the situation in Marawi City where electricity services have been affected due to the ongoing hostilities between government troops and local terrorists belonging […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) advised the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) to ensure adequate power supply in areas where thousands of Marawi City residents are temporarily taking refuge due to the ongoing clashes between government forces and a local terrorist group. “While LASURECO is waiting for the normalization of the security […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) commended the Task Force Duterte for its efforts to improve the operational performance of the Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Casureco III) that resulted in an increase in collection efficiency and reduction in system loss. During his visit to Casureco III over the weekend, NEA Administrator Edgardo R. […]
The Philippines is all set to host top tourism officials from 156 countries for the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) international conference on Tourism Statistics this month. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo said the gathering of tourism ministers, along with their respective entourage, will tackle sustainable tourism, defined by UNWTO […]
President Rodrigo Duterte recently issued Executive Order 26, which strengthens the implementation of existing tobacco control laws, particularly in the promotion of smoke-free environments. “The example President Duterte gave us during his years of service as mayor of Davao City – one of the first 100 percent smoke-free cities in the western pacific region […]
For the first time ever, the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) can already certify physicians from the Philippines as eligible for the “specialist” title within Qatar’s healthcare system. The recently updated Approved Specialty Qualifications List for Physicians issued by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health acknowledges the specialization training that Filipino doctors undergo […]
“Innovation is at the heart of our industrialization strategy in achieving an entrepreneurship-driven economy,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez at the Inclusive Innovation Congress 2017. In his address, Lopez highlighted the role of inclusive innovation in fostering an ecosystem of entrepreneurship in the country. “The creation of new business […]
Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will propose to President Rodrigo Duterte the leasing of government land, including watershed areas, to private companies that will engage in agro-forestry and reforestation projects. Piñol said that he will seek the President’s approval of the Bantay Kagubatan program, a convergence project with the […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) fixed the power blackout in Masbate within 24 hours shortly after taking over the management of the Masbate Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MASELCO). The NEA sorted out the problem after deploying a team on Thursday last week, led by Edmundo Aguilar whom Administrator Edgardo R. Masongsong designated to serve as […]
Notwithstanding the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Edgardo R. Masongsong pushed through with his scheduled trip to Lanao del Norte on May 27 to join electric cooperative consumers for the 41st Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) and 45th founding anniversary of the Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. […]