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Electrification of Farms Will Give Farmers the Opportunity to Increase Production and Revenues – MASONGSONG

  National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo R. Masongsong is currently studying the creation of a program aimed at helping energize the farms in the country. Masongsong expressed interest in crafting an electrification program for farmers during his recent dialogue with the officials of the North Eastern Luzon Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (Neleca) at the […]

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Cagayan I Electric Cooperative Joins Newly-Formed NCECCO – MASONGSONG

  National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo R. Masongsong recently administered the mass oath-taking of Cagayan I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Cagelco I) delagates, formalizing their membership in the National Center of Electric Cooperative Consumers, Inc. (NCECCO). The ceremony took place during the electric cooperative’s 38th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) wherein Administrator Masongsong served as […]

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New Substation to Improve Power System Reliability and Stability in Isabela – MASONGSONG

  National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Edgardo Masongsong led the inauguration and formal energization of the new power substation and drive-thru collection office of Isabela I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Iselco I) in San Fermin, Cauayan City. Joining Administrator Masongsong in the inauguration ceremony of the newly-built substation last week were Iselco I General Manager Virgilio […]

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BOI Approved Tourist Accommodation Facilities in Siquijor and Tagaytay – RODOLFO

  The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently approved the Php62.4 million Casa Coco Hotel project of Altipeak Land Development, Inc. and the Php29.1 million Eco Container Hotel of Ecohotels Inc. These projects qualified as tourist accommodation facilities under the current Investments Priorities Plan (IPP). The Department of Tourism (DOT) endorsed the projects for approval […]

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Eel Farming in Leyte to Help in Post-Typhoon Yolanda Recovery Initiatives – RODOLFO

  The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) has approved the application for registration of Oceans Ace Philippines Export Import Corporation for its Php18 million live eel farming facility project in Hindang, Leyte. Approved by BOI as an export producer of live eel under the Export Activities category of the current Investment Priorities Plan (IPP), the […]

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Continue Banking on the Country’s Competitive Industries and Sectors – LOPEZ

  Business managers should continue taking part in the Philippines’ growth story, as the country experiences industry resurgence, giving trade and investment a full swing, the country’s trade chief said. Speaking at the general membership meeting of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez urged managers […]

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Time to Prepare as Another El Niño Threatens Asian Countries in 2018 – PIÑOL

  Amid a threat of another long dry spell called the El Niño, Secretary Manny Piñol said the Department of Agriculture “will lay down this early preparatory measures to protect the Filipino farmers and fishermen from its ill-effects.” He sounded the warning after the Australian Weather Bureau warned that the Pacific Ocean could warm up […]

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Rivers and Lakes Will Be Seeded With Millions of Fingerlings – PIÑOL

  The country’s major river basins and lakes will be seeded with fingerlings of indigenous and non-invasive fish species over the next five years in a program which the Department of Agriculture (DA) calls Project BASIL or Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa. The National Inland Fisheries Enhancement Program of the Bureau of Fisheries and […]

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84% of Public Support DENR’s Lopez – SNB

  More than eight out of ten Filipinos support the efforts of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez to protect the environment from the threats posed by irresponsible mining. According to Gil Ramos of Survey ng Bayan (SNB), a nationwide survey conducted from April 24 to 26 revealed that 83.6% of […]

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NEA Deepens Ties With Power Coops, Consumer Groups Nationwide, Vows Energy Sector Reforms – MASONGSONG

  Motivated by the common desire to pursue meaningful reforms in the rural energy sector, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) strengthened its partnership with the 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) under its watch, the ECs’ respective members, and consumers and owners (MCOs) and vowed to spearhead programs aimed at addressing key issues affecting the power sector. […]